A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) is a book series written by Sarah J. Maas. The series is named after the first book and the subsequent titles all start with "A Court of...". There are 5 books in the ACOTAR series currently including one novella (A Court of Frost and Starlight). The four novels are somewhat lengthy, with the longest being A Court of Silver Flames with 784 pages. The books have been adapted into audio, including dramatized audiobooks from GraphicAudio. The story features a fantasy world called Prythian that is divided into seven courts with each ruled by a High Lord. The seven courts of Prythian are the Autumn Court, Day Court, Dawn Court, Night Court, Spring Court, Summer Court, Winter Court. The first book, A Court of Thorns and Roses, follows Feyre who accidentally kills a faerie disguised as a wolf while living in the mortal lands, and as punishment is banished to live in Prythian in the Spring Court. Upon arriving, she learns of a curse that the Spring Court is under and tries to find a way to lift the curse. A mix of romance and adventure, the first book is considered a modern "Beauty and the Beast" retelling that captures readers into the fantasy lands of Prythian. The second and third books dive more into the courts and impending war, and the latest book, A Court of Silver Flames, features Feyre's sister, Nesta.

Frequently Asked Questions About A Court of Thorns and Roses

Is A Court of Thorns and Roses spicy?

Yes, the ACOTAR series is considered spicy, however the first book is more tame than some of the later books. A Court of Silver Flames is the spiciest of the series so far.

When is the next ACOTAR book coming out

Sarah J. Maas has confirmed that she is working on a sixth book in the series after A Court of Silver Flames, however there is no release date yet.

Is Court of Thorns and Roses becoming a TV show?

A Court of Thorns and roses is being adapted into a live-action TV show on Hulu but there is no release date yet.

Do Throne of Glass and ACOTAR overlap?

The Throne of Glass and ACOTAR series are set in the same universe but not the same world.

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series

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