Sarah J. Novels

Bestselling fantasy author Sarah J. (ACOTAR) series. The books—A Court of Splintered Harmony (Book 6) and A Court of Forgotten Melody (Book 7)—will be published by Bloomsbury. The first volume is slated for October 27, 2026, and the second for January 12, 2027. Both titles are presented as parts of a new narrative arc called The Valkyrie Cycle.

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), and the 2021 novel “A Court of Silver Flames.” After a 2025 cancellation of a Disney/20th Television-Hulu TV adaptation, Maas regained all adaptation rights, allowing her to control future media versions. The new books continue the story of the Archeron sisters—Feyre, Nesta and Elain—and the Night Court’s struggle to rebuild after the Hybern War.

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• Release dates: October 27, 2026 (Book 6) and January 12, 2027 (Book 7) – both scheduled releases per Bloomsbury.

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• Page counts (reported): Bloomsbury lists 352 pages for Book 6 and 928 pages for Book 7.

Sarah J. Maas unveils titles, book covers for next 2 installments in 'ACOTAR' series

• Arc structure: Bloomsbury describes Book 6 as “Movement I” of The Valkyrie Cycle; Book 7 covers “Movements II and III.” Some outlets note a fourth movement will appear in a later, untitled volume.

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Bloomsbury’s press release frames the upcoming novels as a continuation of the “splintered harmony” and “forgotten melody” themes, emphasizing the return of Koschei the Deathless, a death god bound to a mountain lake, and the Night Court’s effort to unite a fractured Prythian.

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During a separate interview, Maas acknowledged fan concerns about the character Tamlin, noting that many readers have seen their own abusive-relationship experiences reflected in his storyline. This comment highlights ongoing sensitivity to how past trauma is depicted within the series.

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Sources differ on how the new arc will be partitioned. Bloomsbury’s description suggests three movements across two books, while other outlets (e.g., Harper’s Bazaar) state that the story will be split into four parts, with Book 6 as part 1 and Book 7 encompassing parts 2 and 3, leaving a fourth part for a future, untitled volume. Additionally, page-count figures vary between outlets, with some reporting Book 7 at roughly 1,000 pages in author interviews, contrasting with Bloomsbury’s 928-page figure. No official clarification has been provided on these discrepancies.

Sarah J. Maas unveils titles, book covers for next 2 installments in 'ACOTAR' series

• Pre-order availability: Both titles are currently available for preorder through Bloomsbury and major retailers.

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• Future volume: Maas has confirmed a third book will conclude The Valkyrie Cycle, though a title and release date remain unannounced.

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• Potential adaptations: With adaptation rights restored, Maas has indicated interest in overseeing any future screen versions, though no concrete projects have been disclosed.

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Sarah J. Maas unveils titles, book covers for next 2 installments in 'ACOTAR' series

Verbatim Quotes

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• “It's been a long time coming.” — Sarah J. Maas, bestselling fantasy author

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• “Elain's got her own trauma and shit that she's going through right now.” — Sarah J. Maas, bestselling fantasy author

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• “I want that in everyone’s hands.” — Sarah J. Maas, bestselling fantasy author

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