Sarah J. Maas Reveals Titles and Release Dates for Books 6 and 7

Sarah J. Maas has officially unveiled the titles, release dates, and cover designs for the sixth and seventh instalments in her hugely popular fantasy series, A Court of Thorns and Roses. Published by Bloomsbury, the next two novels will arrive in quick succession, starting with Book 6, titled A Court of Splintered Harmony, on 27 October 2026. Book 7, A Court of Forgotten Melody, will follow shortly after on 12 January 2027.

The simultaneous reveal took place across social media and physical locations, with digital billboards lighting up across Los Angeles, Denver, and New York City alongside back-to-back posts on Instagram. For readers keeping track of the sprawling narrative in Prythian, the jacket details offer some intriguing signals about where the story is heading next.

Inside The Valkyrie Cycle

The cover artwork for both books introduces a distinct framework for this next phase of the series. Book 6 carries the subtitle “The Valkyrie Cycle: Movement I”, while Book 7 is marked as “The Valkyrie Cycle: Movements II and III”. Maas accompanied the jacket reveals with brief captions that set the tone for each release.

For A Court of Splintered Harmony, Maas shared the line,

“What was broken will be remade.”

For A Court of Forgotten Melody, the accompanying blurb reads,

“What was lost will be reclaimed.”

While specific plot details remain closely guarded by the publisher, the subtitle framing strongly suggests a major focus on the warrior order established in the land of Prythian, expanding on the foundations built in earlier titles. If you are looking for more magical adventures to fill your reading list while waiting for October, check out our roundup of the best fantasy books worth picking up this month.

The Journey of the Series So Far

The main sequence currently comprises five books: the original 2015 novel A Court of Thorns and Roses, followed by A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, the novella A Court of Frost and Starlight, and 2021’s A Court of Silver Flames. The overarching narrative has tracked the fates of the three Archeron sisters, Feyre, Nesta, and Elain, as they navigate the high-stakes politics, mortal dangers, and complex romances of the faerie courts.

The progression of the series has seen a shifting perspective over time. While the initial trilogy focused primarily on Feyre’s transition into the High Fae world and her role in the Night Court, A Court of Silver Flames shifted focus to Nesta Archeron’s personal arc and her journey alongside the Valkyries. The musical framing of “Movements” in these two new titles suggests a structured, multi-part continuation that may weave together the remaining character threads across Prythian.

Maas remains one of the most commercially successful authors in modern publishing. Beyond the realm of Prythian, her published bibliographies include the completed Throne of Glass series and her urban fantasy sequence Crescent City. Across all three franchises, her books have combined for more than 85 million copies sold in the English language, with translations published in 40 languages worldwide.

Screen Adaptation Status

The book reveal comes during a quiet period for screen news regarding the property. A television series adaptation of A Court of Thorns and Roses was originally put into development at Hulu and Disney’s 20th Television back in 2021. Showrunner Ronald D. Moore was attached to develop the project in collaboration with Maas.

However, that adaptation was officially scrapped in February 2025 following creative differences between the creative team and the studio. The screen rights to the franchise have since reverted entirely back to Maas. With no active television production currently underway, the upcoming publication schedule ensures that the literary side of Prythian remains the primary focus for fans. If you prefer gentler, lower-stakes tales between massive fantasy releases, you can also explore our guide to cosy fantasy releases.

With A Court of Splintered Harmony slated for October 2026 and A Court of Forgotten Melody arriving in January 2027, readers have a very narrow window to wait between the two parts of this newly designated cycle.