A Court of Thorns & Rosesis one of the most popular romantasy series out there, but there’s no word on when Sarah J. Maas could publish the next installment. Fortunately,a number ofNovember 2024’s new fantasy bookspromise to be suitable replacements. There are a variety of fantasy releases hitting shelves over the next month, from cozy adventure stories to long-awaited sequels. A handful of them will likely appeal toACOTARfans, as they feature similar creatures, themes, and fantasy tropes.
It’s hard to compare most books toA Court of Thorns & Roses,asMaas' fantasy seriesis so well-established and well-loved. Readers have fallen forACOTAR’s best charactersand romantic relationships, and it’s difficult to find books that elicit similar feelings. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t try, especially as they wait for updates on thesixthCourt of Thorns & Rosesnovel.There is certainly no shortage of romantasy books and books about Faeto pick up. One only needs to look at November 2024’s lineup to see that.
Several Of November’s New Fantasy Books Sound Like Great ACOTAR Replacements
There Are Exciting Fae Stories & Romantasy Releases Hitting Shelves
Some ofthe biggest November releases in the fantasy genre are romance-heavy stories that feature Faeand boast similarities toA Court of Thorns & Roses.Mary E. Pearson’s adult debut,The Courting of Bristol Keats, is one such book. It follows a woman who finds herself traversing dangerous Fae territory in search of her missing father. She partners with a Fae king, not realizing he wants her father for more dubious reasons. It sounds like the two could strike up an enemies-to-lovers relationship perfect forACOTARfans.
November Book Releases To Read If You Love ACOTAR
Carissa Broadbent
November 19
Sarah Hawley’sServant of the Earthalso sees a human being swept into the cruel world of the Fae, this time as a servant to one of them. She must help her mistress survive six trials, and failing at this task could cost her own life. Hawley’s latest is pitched as a fantasy-romance, so it could feature a human-Fae dynamic like that inACOTAR.Its trials and captivity situation also feel reminiscent of Feyre’s andTamlin’s time Under the Mountain.
10 Books To Read If You Love A Court Of Thorns & Roses
Those who love Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns & Roses books may be looking for something similar, especially while they wait for new content.
Finally, there are two books that could be a stretch to compare toACOTAR— butthey have enough in common to appeal to the same readers.We Shall Be Monsterstakes a darker approach to the human-meets-Fae narrative, and it promises to focus more on its mother-daughter dynamic than romance. Still, it’s a great read for those who likeACOTAR’s darker elements and familial dynamics. Meanwhile,The Songbird & the Heart of Stoneisn’t centered on Fae, but it features a dark love interest who’s forbidden to our main character.
New Fae Stories Will Tide Readers Over Until The Next Court Of Thorns & Roses Book Arrives
The Sixth Installment Is Maas' Next Project
With so many Fae stories releasing in November 2024, it’s a great time to be a fan of this romantasy subgenre. Having more worlds and stories to dive into makes the wait for the nextCourt of Thorns & Rosesbook slightly easier. After all, it could be a while. Although Maas confirmed it’s the next thing she’s working on (viaTODAY.com), it may not come out until late 2025 or even after that. Frequent readers will no doubt be looking for potentialA Court of Thorns & Rosesreplacements in the meantime, and November offers numerous possibilities.
