Author Sarah J. Maas has unveiled the titles and cover art for the next two books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.
The announcement marks the first new entries in the popular fantasy series since 2021 [3]. For a global fanbase, the reveal ends a multi-year hiatus from the world of Prythian and signals a new narrative direction for the franchise.
Maas shared the news through an Instagram post on Monday and said more about the projects on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast. The upcoming novels are titled "A Court of Splintered Harmony" and "A Court of Forgotten Melody" [1, 2]. These books are described as part of the "Valkyrie Cycle" [1, 2].
The first of the two new releases, "A Court of Splintered Harmony," is scheduled to arrive on Oct. 27, 2026 [4]. The subsequent volume, "A Court of Forgotten Melody," is slated for release on Jan. 12, 2027 [4].
While some early summaries listed the sixth book as "A Court of Splintered Harm," the author's primary announcements and major reports confirm the title as "A Court of Splintered Harmony" [1]. The reveal included the official cover designs, which are intended to generate excitement for the continuation of the story arc.
Maas has not provided specific plot details for the new installments, but the titles suggest a thematic focus on harmony and melody. The transition into the "Valkyrie Cycle" indicates a shift in the series' internal chronology or focus, potentially centering on characters associated with the Valkyrie training seen in previous books.
“The announcement marks the first new entries in the popular fantasy series since 2021.”
The introduction of the "Valkyrie Cycle" suggests that Maas is structuring the ACOTAR series into thematic arcs, similar to how other long-running fantasy epics are organized. By releasing two books in quick succession—separated by only a few months—the author is likely attempting to maintain momentum and resolve long-standing plot threads that have remained open since 2021.
