Key Points:
- Sarah J. Maas fueled speculation about ACOTAR 6 during her appearance on Call Her Daddy, but revealed no details.
- Fans began theorizing after a cryptic Instagram post and podcast questions from Alex Cooper.
- Readers have been waiting since the 2021 release of A Court of Silver Flames in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series.
Author Sarah J. Maas sparked renewed speculation about the sixth “A Court of Thorns and Roses” book during a March 4 appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, teasing fans while declining to reveal clear details about the highly anticipated release.
Podcast Appearance Reignites ACOTAR 6 Buzz
Fantasy author Sarah J. Maas returns to the spotlight this week as fans eagerly await updates on the sixth installment of her bestselling “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series.
Sarah J. Maas appears as a guest on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast in an episode released March 4. A preview clip shared ahead of the episode shows Cooper questioning the author about hints regarding the next book, commonly referred to by fans as ACOTAR 6.
The series, first published in 2015, has become a major force in the fantasy and “romantasy” genres, especially among readers on social media platforms such as TikTok’s BookTok community.
During the preview, Cooper presses Maas about a cryptic Instagram post she shared in July that appeared to reference the sixth book. The post quickly fueled widespread speculation among readers.
“Fans could not tell if it was an arrow or if it was a ‘6–8,’” Cooper says in the clip. “Everyone has been freaking out. And so I have the pleasure of sitting across from you, and I have to ask, Sarah, what is going on?”
Sarah J. Maas responds with a smile but does not provide a clear answer in the preview.
Cryptic Social Media Posts Spark Fan Theories
Speculation about the next ACOTAR book has been building for months.
In July, Maas posted an image suggesting that the draft of the sixth novel was completed. The post quickly circulated across fan communities online, triggering debate about what the image meant and when readers might expect the next installment.
The anticipation intensified after Cooper teased Maas as an upcoming podcast guest before officially confirming the appearance. In a video posted online, Cooper stood in front of a bookshelf filled with Maas’ novels and captioned it, “Who’s booked next?”
Fans quickly connected the clue to the author.
Online reactions spread rapidly, with readers sharing theories and comments across social media. One fan wrote that they were attempting “how to summon the Maasverse,” referencing the fictional universe that links Maas’ works.
Interest grew further earlier this week when Maas and Cooper began following each other on Instagram, prompting fans to speculate that an announcement might follow.
Despite the attention, Maas has not confirmed a release date or major details about the upcoming book.
Series Popularity Keeps Readers Waiting
The “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series includes five published books: “A Court of Thorns and Roses,” “A Court of Mist and Fury,” “A Court of Wings and Ruin,” “A Court of Frost and Starlight,” and “A Court of Silver Flames.”
The most recent installment, “A Court of Silver Flames,” was released in 2021. That gap has left fans waiting nearly five years for the next chapter in the story.
The series has built a global fan base, helped by its blend of fantasy storytelling and romantic plotlines. Its popularity has also been amplified by online reading communities, where discussion, reviews and fan theories often drive book sales.
While readers still lack confirmation about the sixth novel’s storyline, speculation remains strong about which character the next book might follow. Fans have suggested several possibilities, including Elain, Mor, Lucien or Nesta.
Maas has addressed those theories only sparingly, leaving much of the discussion to readers themselves.
For now, the podcast appearance appears to extend the suspense rather than resolve it, as fans continue waiting for definitive news about the next installment in the series.
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