Sarah J. Maashas become one of the best-known fantasy authors out there, with the viral success of theCourt of Thorns and RosesandCrescent Citybooks catapulting her to fame. With their heavy focus on romance,Maas' fantasy book serieshave left their mark on longtime lovers of the genre and newcomers alike. There’s a reasonBloomsburysigned a four-book deal with Maas back in 2023, adding to her existing three-book commitment. That deal gives Maas' fans a lot to look forward to in the coming years, despite news being sparse following 2024’sHouse of Flame and Shadow.
Thanks to interviews,readers do have some idea of what’s on the horizon for Maas,and her plans include moreA Court of Thorns and Rosesbooksand a fourth addition to theCrescent Cityseries. There’s another upcoming project she’s excited about as well, though the author hasn’t shared many details with readers just yet. But Maas looks set to continue her domination of the fantasy and romantasy genres well into the next decade. What we know of her plans is exciting, as her future books promise more of readers' favorite characters and worlds.
4A Court Of Thorns And Roses Book 6
The Next Book In Sarah J. Maas' Queue
Maas confirmed she’s planning to continue theCourt of Thorns and Rosesseries, and book six is the next project in her “taxiing position” afterHouse of Flame and Shadow, which hit shelves in January 2024. Maas hasn’t said much aboutthe sixthACOTARbook, but she toldTODAYthat she’s “very, very excited about” it. She also confirmed that she has set plans for the book’s plot, stating, “I know much more about what’s happening in this one.” Sadly, there’s currently no release timeline for the next addition to the series, despite it being next on her agenda.
A Court Of Thorns and Roses Books In Order
A Court of Thorns and Roses
2015
A Court of Mist and Fury
2016
A Court of Wings and Ruin
2017
A Court of Frost and Starlight
2019
2021
ACOTAR Book 6
TBA
Whilethere isn’t much information available regarding the plot ofA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook six, readers can speculate based on what happens inA Court of Silver Flames.Maas shifted away from Feyre and Rhysand’s story with her fifthACOTARnovel, and it’s likely that book six will continue that trend. Nesta and Cassian steal the spotlight inA Court of Silver Flames, and readers are hoping that itsupcoming sequel will focus on Feyre’s other sister, Elain, as well as Lucien and Azriel.
This seems like a plausible trajectory forACOTAR’s sixth book, as there are many lingering questions surrounding Elain, her mating bond with Lucien, and Azriel’s future.
This seems like a plausible trajectory forACOTAR’s sixth book, as there are many lingering questions surrounding Elain, her mating bond with Lucien, and Azriel’s future.Maas' Koschei teases also indicate a possible direction for the next installment, revealing a potential villain. Only time will tell where the author chooses to take the characters next. WithACOTARbook six next on her schedule, hopefully, she’ll share more details soon.
3Crescent City 4
Expect A Wait For The Next Book
House of Flame and ShadowbringsCrescent City’s initial story to a close, but Maas confirmed thatCrescent City 4is happening— it’s just a matter of when.Maas' nextCrescent Citybook won’t be here for a while, as she toldTODAY,“On the airport taxiing line, it’s a little down, but I know who the book’s about.” The fourth sequel will need to wait until the nextACOTARbook is complete before Maas makes much headway on it, and it sounds like she will tackle other projects before returning to Midgard as well.
House of Earth and Blood
2020
House of Sky and Breath
2022
House of Flame and Shadow
2024
Crescent 4
As for who the book is about,it seems like Maas will pivot from Bryce and Hunt’s story to her supporting characters, just as she did withACOTAR. House of Flame and Shadowgives its leads pretty satisfying endings, but Tharion and Ithan seem like obvious choices to continue the story. There are still significant questions surrounding their fates — and those of their loved ones — whenHouse of Flame and Shadowconcludes. But even Isaiah and Hypaxia could serve as protagonists inCrescent City 4,or Maas could do a much bigger pivot.
2A Court Of Thorns And Roses Book 7
Sarah J. Maas Is Already Thinking About Another Sequel
Information aboutA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook seven is even sparser than details about the sixth installment, butMaas has already mentioned another addition to the series. In her interview withTODAY, shemade it clear that she’s already thinking about a seventh installment, even though the sixth is still forthcoming. It sounds like Maas has a tentative game plan for book seven, at least when it comes to the overarching plot. However, she still has to hash out the specifics:
“And then the next book in that series, I have the ideas and general, vague thoughts. But the nitty gritty of writing and the emotional journeys with the characters — I usually love to go on those journeys with them.”
It’s not clear whereACOTARbook seven falls on Maas' list of priorities, but there are some possible storylines she’s set up in previous books. With Feyre and Rhysand now having a child, a return to their family seems inevitable — even ifACOTAR’s narrative focus shifts to Nyxover his parents.Tamlin is also begging for a redemption storyafter the originalCourt of Thorns and Rosestrilogy, and it’s not out of the question for him to get his own book. The direction of this sequel should be clearer afterACOTARbook six, which will likely lay the groundwork for it.
1Unnamed Project
The Author’s Book After ACOTAR 6 Is A Special One For Her
There’s one unnamed project Maas has spoken about before, and she seems incredibly excited to dive into it. In fact, according to the author,it’s the next thing she’s working on after the sixthCourt of Thorns and Rosesbook. Maas hasn’t offered much information about this release, tellingTODAYthat she is “not going to say what world it’s in.” That sentiment suggests that readers may recognize the setting in question, which has some speculating that she’ll return to herThrone of Glassuniversebefore long.
What Order To Read Sarah J. Maas' Books In
Sarah J. Maas has written three beloved fantasy series, and they all share connections with one another — so which order should they be read in?
Maas seems to be setting up some big crossover betweenACOTAR,Crescent City,andThrone of Glass,so anything’s possible. She toldThe Bookseller, “I had planted seeds in all my series about the possibility of it being a multiverse.“Perhaps this unnamed novel will bring her three beloved series crashing togetherat long last. Whatever she has planned, it clearly holds a special place in her heart. Maas toldTODAY,“I think it’s going to be a very emotional book for me to write just in terms of the world I’ll be writing and the characters that might pop up.”
That means this book will be a big deal forSarah J. Maasfans as well, especially if it feeds their nostalgia for her early work. We’ll have to wait for more details before getting too excited, but regardless of what this mysterious novel is, there’s a lot in store forACOTARandCrescent Cityfans in the coming years — and perhaps forThrone of Glassreaders as well.
