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28 October 2026

A new Court of Thorns and Roses book is here: Why romantasy has readers under its spell

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A new Court of Thorns and Roses book is here: Why romantasy has readers under its spell

Some chapters were leaked ahead of the release prompting a plea from author Sarah J. Maas: "I know how much you love these books and these characters… That love for these stories is exactly why I'm requesting that you please, please don't share leaks."

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