Fans ofA Court of Thorns & Roseshave been waiting for an update regarding the next book inSarah J. Maas' fantasy series, and the author has officially given us something to get excited about. It’s been years sinceA Court of Silver Flamesdebuted, and while Maas confirmedplans forACOTARbook 6, it’s been pretty silent on that front.

That changed on July 11, when the author shared onInstagramthat she had completed her first drafts.Maas posted a video celebrating the milestone, which opens with her closing a notebook labeled “ACOTAR 6.” There’s an arrow next to the title, so readers are already speculating about whether she’s finished more than the next installment — but there’s no word on that yet.

Sarah J. Maas smiling in a black and white blazer and the cover of A Court of Thorns and Roses with pages as the background

Maas' video also shows her closing her laptop and popping champagne, with the caption reading, “First drafts DONE.“Her update is great news forACOTARfans. Many readers expected news of the next novel onA Court of Thorns & Roses' 10th anniversaryin May. This isn’t too far off, and it means more updates are likely on the horizon.

What Sarah J. Maas' Instagram Post Means For The Next ACOTAR Book

We’re One Step Closer To A Title, Synopsis, And Release Window

Maas finishing the first drafts ofA Court of Thorns & Rosesbook 6 is positive news, as it means thatwe’re one step closer to the book becoming a reality. Readers are eagerly awaiting details about the book’s title, synopsis, and release window. Although the author will need to deal with edits and further drafts, we could get updates about those things in the meantime.

With thedisappointing fate of Hulu’sACOTARshowand the silence surrounding book 6, many were beginning to worry about the future of the franchise.Maas' latest announcement is the best news to surface about the books in years, and it suggests readers will have even more to look forward to soon.

A Court of Thorns and Roses Book Cover

Our Take On The Author’s Court Of Thorns & Roses Book 6 Announcement

Maas is celebrating in her video update forA Court of Thorns & Rosesbook 6, and the excitement is contagious.Readers in the comments are thrilled that the next book finally feels within reach, even thoughA Court of Silver Flamesleaves off on a relatively satisfyingnote. They’re already discussing who the next installment could be about, and we’re hoping a Lucien or Elain reveal is on the way.

As Yarros is working on a contemporary romance story first, Maas’Court of Thorns & Rosesupdates could tide readers over while they await these upcoming releases. Hopefully, we’ll get more information on book 6 soon.

A newACOTARbook is likely to stir up plenty of discussion on BookTok, especially as romantasy lovers also await thefourth novel inThe Empyrean Series. As Yarros is working on a contemporary romance story first, Maas’Court of Thorns & Rosesupdates could tide readers over while they await these upcoming releases. Hopefully, we’ll get more information on book 6 soon.