No, the A Court of Thorns and Roses series is not finished. Sarah J. Maas has confirmed that multiple books remain on the horizon for Prythian, including a massive overarching narrative split across upcoming volumes. Far from wrapping up after A Court of Silver Flames, the romantic fantasy universe is expanding with a multi-part story arc centered on ongoing threats like Koschei the Deathless.
If you're wondering whether you can safely dive into the fandom without hitting a dead end, you have plenty of stories left to anticipate. Let's break down the current state of the series, upcoming publication timelines, and what Maas has revealed about the future of Prythian.
The Current State of the ACOTAR Series
The series kicked off in 2015 following Feyre Archeron's journey into Prythian. Over the years, the narrative evolved from a loose Beauty and the Beast retelling into a sprawling political and romantic epic spanning multiple high lords, courts, and magical artifacts.
The main books published so far include:
- 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 novella bridging the first trilogy to the next phase
- A Court of Silver Flames (2021) – focusing on Nesta Archeron and Cassian
With Nesta's story concluding, readers naturally questioned if the franchise was drawing to a close. However, Maas signed a major multi-book contract extension with Bloomsbury Publishing that guarantees a robust future for her interconnected universes.
Upcoming Books and the Massive Four-Part Arc
The most definitive proof that the series is far from finished came when Maas revealed structural plans for the next phase of the saga. The upcoming sequence is treated as a massive overarching story told across multiple interconnected books.
The publication schedule for this sequence features close-back releases:
- A Court of Splintered Harmony launched on October 27, 2026.
- A Court of Forgotten Melody is scheduled for January 12, 2027.
- An eighth installment is mapped out to conclude this specific multi-part movement, with writing underway.
Because the sprawling plot lines—such as the looming menace of Koschei the Deathless and unresolved tensions across the human lands and fae courts—grew too large for a single volume, Maas split the narrative physically. This means fans are getting back-to-back major releases rather than waiting half a decade between installments.
How the Maasverse Keeps ACOTAR Alive
Another reason ACOTAR won't finish anytime soon is the blending of Maas's literary universes. Fans of Throne of Glass and Crescent City know that Maas loves crossover mechanics.
In A Court of Silver Flames and the Crescent City series, dimensional travel and ancient artifacts link Prythian directly to Midgard and other worlds. Characters slip between realms, meaning events in one series directly impact the other. As long as the broader "Maasverse" expands, the lore surrounding the Night Court and its allies remains active.
What About the Adaptation?
Many readers tracking the franchise's longevity also look toward screen adaptations. A television adaptation was initially optioned at Hulu under producer Ronald D. Moore.
However, development hit major roadblocks, and the project was officially canceled. While a television show isn't moving forward right now, the lack of a screen adaptation has zero impact on the books. The print series remains the core focus for Maas and Bloomsbury.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Court of Silver Flames the last book?
No. A Court of Silver Flames is the fifth full-length book (and sixth overall counting the novella), but Maas is actively writing multiple subsequent novels.
Will there be more novellas?
While Maas has occasionally released shorter companion tales like A Court of Frost and Starlight, her current focus is on full-length, high-page-count novels to tackle the sprawling plots of the main characters.
Which characters do the new books focus on?
The narrative shifts focus across various members of the inner circle and allied factions, dealing with the aftermath of the war and external threats like Koschei.
Will ACOTAR connect more with Crescent City?
Yes. Crossover elements introduced in recent years suggest that the boundaries between Maas's worlds will continue to play a role in upcoming conflicts, rewarding readers who explore her entire bibliography.
