Contents
- ACOTAR Future: Books 6, 7, and 8 on the Horizon
- Expanding the Maasverse: A New Licensing Deal
- Impact on Unofficial Merchandise and Events
- Sarah J. Maas: A Literary Phenomenon
- Sources
Sarah J. Maas, the famous author of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, has sent her fans all around the world into a frenzy with two big news stories. Maas has not only suggested that she has finished drafts for three new ACOTAR volumes, but she has also announced a remarkable license deal that would allow her to turn her magical worlds into a wide range of products and experiences.
Books 6, 7, and 8 in the ACOTAR series are coming soon.
Since the release of A Court of Silver Flames in 2021, fans have been eagerly waiting for news about the next book in the ACOTAR series. Maas just posted a video on Instagram of herself sealing a notepad with the words “ACOTAR 6-8” on it and celebrating with champagne. The phrase “First drafts DONE” definitely suggests that there are three new novels in the popular series that are being written.
Readers are really excited about this news, and they filled the comments section with sentiments of congratulations.
A New Licensing Deal to Grow the Maasverse
In addition to the widely anticipated book news, Maas is about to greatly expand her literary empire thanks to a worldwide license deal with IMG license. Fans all across the world will be able to buy authentic products from her popular series, such as ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City. This is a big change because Maas has never sold official stuff before, so many fans have had to rely on unlicensed items from sites like Etsy.
Important parts of the license contract are:
Clothing, beauty products, home decor, wine and spirits, food and drink, toys and games, and collectibles are all examples of product categories.
Fan Experiences: The arrangement also includes plans for interactive fan experiences and cosplay gear.
Effects on unofficial events and merchandise
The revelation of official items has made people wonder what would happen to unofficial dealers and events organized by fans in the future. In the past, a lot of fans have made and sold ACOTAR-related things, and themed balls have been popular. There have been rumors of licensing problems affecting these unofficial activities even before the IMG arrangement was made public.
Some people who plan events have had to pay a lot of money for licenses, which has caused ACOTAR-themed events to be canceled.
After this new contract, people assume that enforcement against unofficial items will get tighter.
Sarah J. Maas: A Literary Sensation
Sarah J. Maas, 39, is a #1 New York Times and international bestselling novelist. Her works have sold more than 75 million copies around the world and have been translated into 38 languages. Her unique way of building worlds, in which her different series are quietly linked together in a bigger “megaverse,” has drawn in a huge number of readers. At 16, Maas started writing and posted early versions of Throne of Glass to an online community. This shows how long she has been connected to her readers.
Sources
Parade Magazine says that Sarah J. Maas has big news about “A Court of Thorns and Roses” that will excite fans.
Sarah J. Maas’ latest “ACOTAR” news: how she’s making her book world bigger.