A Court of Forgotten Melody: ACOTAR 7 Release Date & What Is Actually Confirmed

Quick answer: A Court of Forgotten Melody is the announced seventh ACOTAR book and is scheduled for January 12, 2027, according to Sarah J. Maas’s official site. It follows A Court of Splintered Harmony, due October 27, 2026. The title and release date are confirmed; specific POV, endgame ship and detailed plot claims should remain theory until official material says otherwise.

Why ACOTAR 7 is already a search topic

Usually fandoms wait months after one release before the next book becomes concrete. Here, readers already have two named upcoming ACOTAR books with dates. That compresses the speculation cycle and makes Forgotten Melody relevant before Splintered Harmony is even on shelves.

What is officially confirmed?

Sarah J. Maas currently lists ACOTAR 6 for October 27, 2026 and ACOTAR 7 for January 12, 2027. The official reading guide places both after A Court of Silver Flames. Those are reliable publication facts.

What is not confirmed?

The title alone does not confirm Elain, Azriel, Gwyn, Lucien or any other character as sole POV. It also does not confirm a ship. “Melody” is naturally going to generate theories around songs, voices and character symbolism, but those interpretations are not the same thing as publisher-confirmed story information.

How should readers prepare?

The safest plan is to read the existing ACOTAR sequence and then A Court of Splintered Harmony before ACOTAR 7. Because the two releases are close together, avoid treating early summaries or social-media screenshots as a substitute for the actual sixth book.

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FAQ

What is ACOTAR 7 called?

A Court of Forgotten Melody.

When is ACOTAR 7 released?

January 12, 2027.

Does the title confirm the main character?

No. A sole POV has not been established by the title alone.

Should I read ACOTAR 6 first?

Yes. Follow the published series order unless official guidance says otherwise.