Sarah J. Maas Sets a New Release-Day Record With 1.7 Million Copies of Her Latest Book

Sarah J. Maas has set a new sales record with the latest installment in her A Court of Thorns and Roses fantasy series. A Court of Splintered Harmony sold 1.7 million copies on its release day, according to figures confirmed by Variety, making it the biggest launch of Maas’ career so far. The total combines preorders and first-day sales of English-language print and ebook editions at major retailers and independent bookstores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, the publisher Bloomsbury said. It does not include audiobook sales or translated editions. The book’s debut-day total was reported to be 600 percent higher than the release-day sales of A Court of Silver Flames, the series’ fifth novel, in 2021. Maas responded to the news in a statement to Variety, saying she writes with her characters and stories in mind and is overwhelmed by how strongly readers have embraced the books. She also expressed gratitude for the support surrounding the new release. The article reports that Maas has now sold more than 100 million books worldwide across her three fantasy franchises: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass and Crescent City. The record-setting launch followed an extensive promotional effort, including official merchandise collaborations and about 2,000 midnight release events held around the world. The sixth book continues the story of sisters Feyre, Nesta and Elain Archeron and their lives in the faerie realm of Prythian. The report also says the next series installment, A Court of Forgotten Melody, is scheduled for release on Jan. 12, though the article’s final passage is cut off before providing further details.