It’s been five years since Sarah J. Maas last released a full-length novel in her bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, but the wait for the next chapter is finally over.
The sixth book in the beloved fantasy series, A Court of Splintered Harmony, has officially arrived on October 27, 2026, giving us fans a long-awaited return to the world of Prythian.
Maas previously confirmed that more ACOTAR books were on the way during an appearance on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast, where she also revealed that the story would be released across multiple physical volumes.
Now, you can finally get your hands on the first instalment, with the next book, A Court of Forgotten Melody, scheduled to follow on January 12, 2027.
Here’s everything to know about ACOTAR’s latest release, including where to shop the books.
ACOTAR book 6 (and 7): What we know
The next chapter of Sarah J. Maas’s fantasy universe has arrived, with A Court of Splintered Harmony marking the first new instalment in the ACOTAR series since 2021.
The story will continue to explore the world of Prythian, with the next instalment set to arrive in early 2027. Rather than treating the two releases as entirely separate stories, Maas has described them as parts of a larger narrative that will unfold across multiple physical volumes.
For fans who have spent years waiting to return to the series, the first release is finally here — and there’s already another book on the horizon.
Where to buy A Court of Splintered Harmony (ACOTAR 6) and A Court of Forgotten Melody (ACOTAR 7)
Ready to return to Prythian? You can shop the sixth ACOTAR book now and pre-order the seventh ahead of its scheduled release.
A Court of Splintered Harmony
$18 $34.99
A Court of Forgotten Melody
$22 $39.99
What is the sixth ACOTAR book about?
A Court of Splintered Harmony will see Prythian facing a dangerous new threat as Koschei the Deathless begins to stir.
Still bound to a mountain lake after millennia, Koschei’s growing influence threatens the Fae territories, with powerful allies rallying behind him in a bid to reclaim the human lands. As the Night Court prepares to fight back, however, the aftermath of the Hybern War continues to haunt Prythian.
Betrayals and long-hidden truths have left the Night Court’s rulers and protectors divided, threatening the very alliances they’ll need to survive. To defeat Koschei and the darkness spreading across the continent, they’ll have to confront the fractures within their own ranks and find a way to rebuild what has been broken.
With the fate of Prythian hanging in the balance, the next instalment promises more high-stakes fantasy, shifting alliances and complicated relationships — all hallmarks of the world Sarah J. Maas has built.
Shop the rest of the ACOTAR book series
Need to catch up before diving into the latest release? Whether you’re starting the series for the first time or revisiting your favourite moments, here’s where to shop the previous ACOTAR books.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
$12 $22.99
A Court of Mist and Fury
$12 $22.99
A Court of Wings and Ruin
$12 $22.99
A Court of Frost and Starlight
$12 $19.99
A Court of Silver Flames
$12 $22.99
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