Sarah J. Maas has two new novels coming out.Alexandra Genova / SAINT LUCY RepresentsSarah J. Maas is releasing two "A Court of Thorns and Roses" novels in the coming months.The books will tie into her other series, "Throne of Glass" and "Crescent City."Here's the best order to read Maas' books if you want to prep for the next "ACOTAR" novels.Sarah J. Maas is officially back.On Monday, Maas announced the titles of her two coming "A Court of Thorns and Roses" novels. "A Court of Splintered Harmony" will be released on October 27, 2026, and "A Court of Forgotten Melody" comes out January 12, 2027.The two books will form a single "ACOTAR" story arc, along with a third, unnamed book, which will be released sometime soon, as the bestselling author revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast in March 2026."It's meant to be read ideally as one massive, massive story as opposed to in a trilogy," Maas told host Alex Cooper of the books. "It's not a trilogy. Like, arcs aren't wrapped up."The new novels will be released in October 2026 and January 2027.BloomsburyMaas' romantasy novels, which include 16 published books across her "ACOTAR," "Throne of Glass," and "Crescent City" series, are typically split into parts. Maas is splitting the "parts" of her sixth "ACOTAR" story into different volumes of "The Valkyrie Cycle," as the covers of the books reveal."A Court of Splintered Harmony" contains "Movement I," and "A Court of Forgotten Melody" tells the story of "Movements II and III." The third book will conclude the arc with "Movement IV."The new "ACOTAR" stories will take readers back to Prythian and the Night Court, as blurbs about the books on sellers' websites reveal, but they will be affected by the events of Maas' third "Crescent City" book as well. "House of Flame and Shadow," released in January 2024, created an interconnected literary universe between Maas' series, referred to by fans as the Maasiverse.Without revealing any spoilers, the events of "HOFAS" created a drastic change in Prythian, so, at the very least, readers should be familiar with all of Maas' "ACOTAR" and "Crescent City" novels before reading the newest book. That said, the spider on the cover of "A Court of Forgotten Melody" could be an Easter egg for "Throne of Glass," meaning it's probably worth studying up on that series as well.Because Maas' massive catalog overlaps at different points, it can be confusing to know where to start. Whether you're just getting started reading Maas' books or want to revisit her novels, here's the best reading order to follow.Start with the first three 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' booksIf you want to make sure you're ready for the sixth and seventh "A Court of Thorns and Roses" books, it makes sense to read the earliest installments in the series first as you dive into Maas' work."ACOTAR" follows Feyre Archeron, a human huntress who gets pulled into the faerie world after killing a fae. As the novels progress, Feyre dives deeper into the magical world of Prythian, discovering unexpected power and love as Maas flexes her world-building skills."A Court of Thorns and Roses" offers the best introduction to Maas' work for those who haven't read any of her writing before, even though she published "Throne of Glass" first. The otherworldly elements of the series are built slowly, the books offer a comprehensive view of Maas' writing style, and the romance is steamy and compelling. The first three "A Court of Thorns and Roses" books tell Feyre Archeron's story.BloomsburyRead the first three books in the series first, in the order they were released: "A Court of Thorns and Roses""A Court of Mist and Fury""A Court of Wings and Ruin"Then, take a break from "ACOTAR." Books one through three wrap up Feyre's story, while books four and five are arguably more closely tied, plotwise, to "Crescent City" and the coming "ACOTAR" books. More on that in a bit.The 'Throne of Glass' series was released first, but it works best as the second Maas seriesWhen readers enter the expansive and epic world of "Throne of Glass," they meet Celaena Sardothien, an 18-year-old assassin imprisoned in Adarlan, a kingdom where magic disappeared years ago.The crown prince of Adarlan offers Celaena a chance at freedom, proposing she compete as his contestant to become the king's champion by defeating 23 other criminals. When other competitors start dying mysteriously around her, she will have to confront the pain of her past to face the battles ahead. The world of "Throne of Glass" becomes enormous as the books progress, and the rich, developed fantasy world is so complex that it's easier to read once you're already familiar with Maas' style."Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas.BloomsburyHowever, reading the "Throne of Glass" books in the order they were published doesn't offer the best narrative experience.Maas originally wrote one of the novels in the series, "The Assassin's Blade," as four novellas that she published as e-books between January and July
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