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A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) Books in Order
Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series in publication order: the Feyre trilogy, the Frost and Starlight bridging novella, A Court of Silver Flames, and the two new sequels confirmed for October 2026 and January 2027.
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Why this order?
A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) is Sarah J. Maas's adult fantasy-romance series, and the good news is that the best way to read it is also the simplest: straight through in publication order. There is no hidden timeline, no flashback structure, and no reason to rearrange anything. Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015) and keep going as the books were released.
The first three books form a complete arc told from Feyre Archeron's point of view: A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, and A Court of Wings and Ruin. These are the emotional and structural heart of the series, and they should be read first and in sequence. They cover Feyre's journey into the fae lands, the rise of the Night Court, and the war that closes out her original story.
The one piece of sequencing worth knowing is A Court of Frost and Starlight (2018). It is a shorter bridging novella rather than a full novel, and it sits between the Feyre trilogy and A Court of Silver Flames (2021), which hands the spotlight to Feyre's fierce sister Nesta. Read Frost and Starlight after Wings and Ruin and before Silver Flames; it deepens the world and seeds threads the later books pick up.
After a long gap, the series is expanding again. In March 2026 Maas confirmed that her next installment grew so large it was split in two: A Court of Thorns and Roses book 6 arrives 27 October 2026, followed by book 7 on 12 January 2027 (titles not yet officially revealed). If you enjoy ACOTAR, it also belongs to Maas's wider "Maasverse" alongside Throne of Glass and Crescent City, which share crossover moments but can each be read on their own.
Timeline 2015–2027
Every entry plotted by release year — see the gaps, clusters and revivals at a glance.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books are there in A Court of Thorns and Roses?
There are five books out so far: A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, the shorter novella A Court of Frost and Starlight, and A Court of Silver Flames. Two more are confirmed: book 6 on 27 October 2026 and book 7 on 12 January 2027, which Sarah J. Maas split from a single oversized manuscript.
What order should I read A Court of Thorns and Roses in?
Read in publication 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 (2018), A Court of Silver Flames (2021), then book 6 (2026) and book 7 (2027) when they release. It is the simplest and intended order.
Is A Court of Frost and Starlight a full novel?
No. A Court of Frost and Starlight is a shorter bridging novella that sits between the original Feyre trilogy and A Court of Silver Flames. Read it after A Court of Wings and Ruin and before A Court of Silver Flames.
When do ACOTAR books 6 and 7 come out?
Sarah J. Maas confirmed in March 2026 that her next ACOTAR installment was split into two books: book 6 releases 27 October 2026 and book 7 releases 12 January 2027. Official titles have not yet been revealed.
Is A Court of Silver Flames about Feyre?
No. The first three books follow Feyre Archeron, but A Court of Silver Flames shifts the perspective to her sister Nesta, expanding the series with a new central character.
Is ACOTAR connected to Sarah J. Maas's other series?
Yes. ACOTAR is part of Maas's wider 'Maasverse' alongside Throne of Glass and Crescent City. Crescent City in particular features crossover elements, though each series can be read on its own.
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