Sarah J. Maas has officially confirmed the return of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series with the announcement of two upcoming novels, A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody. These titles will launch The Valkyrie Cycle, a new multi-book storyline.
Quick Facts
- A Court of Splintered Harmony: Releases October 27, 2026.
- A Court of Forgotten Melody: Releases January 12, 2027.
- Format: The series will consist of one continuous story told across three books, rather than a traditional trilogy.
- Availability: Preorders are currently open through major retailers.
Maas revealed that the upcoming entries will focus on the central threat of Koschei the Deathless. In A Court of Splintered Harmony, the narrative picks up as the Fae territories attempt to recover from the Hybern War, with fractures within the Night Court complicating the defense against Koschei. By A Court of Forgotten Melody, the conflict intensifies as alliances deteriorate and the Inner Circle scatters to find a tactical advantage.
While the author has confirmed the overarching plot and release timeline, specific character focal points for the new cycle remain unannounced. The books were teased via digital billboards in Los Angeles, Denver, and New York City, following an earlier description from Maas on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she noted the series structure would move away from traditional standalone releases in favor of a singular, continuous arc.