The wait will soon be over for Sarah J Maas fans – and Bloomsbury shareholders are celebrating.
Shares in the publisher soared as it revealed the best-selling author will release the next two novels in her A Court Of Thorns And Roses series in October this year and January 2027.
The series has proved hugely successful following the release of the first novel in 2015 – even drawing comparisons with the Harry Potter franchise.
But the last book in the series was published in 2021 – meaning fans have been waiting for five years for the next chapter.
Bloomsbury chief Nigel Newton said: ‘Fans all over the world are eagerly anticipating reading the next books in the series and we are very excited about this news.
‘Publishing two novels within 11 weeks of each other from a best-selling author is almost unprecedented in publishing.’ Bloomsbury shares soared 16.1 per cent, or 76.5p, to 552p yesterday.
Best-seller: Shares in publisher Bloomsbury soared as it revealed author Sarah J Maas (pictured) will release her next two novels in October
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