It ’s unclear when Sarah J. Maas plans to publish the nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel , but as the serial publication celebrates its tenth day of remembrance in May , buff are expect to receive thesixthACOTARbook announcementlater this year . While it ’s wide accord that the nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel will belike revolve around Elain and her pending love triangle with Lucien and Azriel , there are several other important subplots fan are hop for Maas to resolve as well .

As it ’s been closely four years sinceA Court of Silver Flameshit ledge , readers have had plenty of time to guess about what they most hope to see in thenextA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel . While some rooter theory can only speculate on what equipment Maas will introduce next , there are several plot - base element Maas is almost guaranteed to research throughout thepopular fantasy book serial ' narrative .

10The Continuation Of Elain’s Story

She Is The Final Archeron Sister For Maas To Explore

If Maas is to continue with the normal set in previousA Court of Thorns and Rosesbooks — center the story around an Archeron sis — the next installment will likely feature Elain ’s story . Elain Archeron is the middle sis , who has always been quiet , sweet , and loving — although she was not always the good sister to Feyre . However , after she is turned fae by the cauldron , Elain ’s journey becomes quite tumultuous . While she struggles throughout most ofACOWARto adjust to her young life , the latter novel see her human relationship maturate stronger with Feyre and the Inner Circle .

Now that Maas has explore Nesta and Cassian ’s human relationship inA Court of Silver Flames , reader are anticipate the next novel to explore Elain ’s love news report .

Now that Maas has explored Nesta and Cassian ’s kinship inA Court of Silver Flames , readers are call the next novel to explore Elain ’s love story — and detailher pending dearest - triangle romance arc with both Lucien and Azriel . Currently , Azriel is one of the only case Elain feels comfortable around , but her mating bond with Lucien will make their human relationship a unmanageable one to superintend . As theCourt of Silver Flamesbonus chapter touch at Azriel ’s notion towards Elain , it ’s calculate like the sixthACOTARnovel will ultimately deliver on this storyline .

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9Cassian Needs To Tell Nesta He Loves Her

His Response In Silver Flames Is Underwhelming

Nesta fights against her and Cassian ’s conjugation alliance for most of the Quran , but after a traumatic event almost kill Cassian , Nesta finally admits her love for him at theend ofA Court of Silver Flames . This is a vast present moment for Nesta , especially when being vulnerable is n’t in her nature . However , she decide to fully have Cassian as her Paraguay tea and expresses her love for him in a really sweet agency . ButCassian does n’t say I love you back — which has sparked a draw of debate online since the book ’s waiver .

Some believe Cassian ’s deficiency of response hints that he does not truly make out Nesta , while others argue that his love for her can be insure through his action throughout the novel — and they do to an extent . However , with a fandom so divided on this topic , Maas needs to remedy this element in the sixthACOTARbookand give fans closing to their characters ' romanticism electric discharge .

8Seeing Feyre & Rhys As Parents

This Adds A New Element To Their Romance Arc

Feyre and Rhys ' Word , Nyx , was born at the very oddment ofA Court of Silver Flames , andreaders have not gotten to see the two characters in their new role as parentsin much detail . away from experiencing Feyre , Rhys , and Nyx ’s near dying at the oddment of the novel , Maas has n’t had much time to search their journeying into parentage . However , as Elain , Azriel , and Lucien are all rather unaired to the couple , Maas may feature their romance and parenting subplot in more particular .

Maas’ACOTARseries has already discover the two characters grow a lot in their kinship and individually , but being parent will in all likelihood wreak out a whole new side to Feyre and Rhys ' characters . While the sixthA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook wo n’t heavily focalise on Feyre or Rhysand , it would be gracious to see how the two correct to their young life as parents whilst continuing to rule over Velaris .

7Finding Out Where Mor Has Been

Her Character Is Notably Absent In The Later Novels

Mor is absentminded throughout much ofA Court of Frost and StarlightandA Court of Silver Flames , andher whereabouts have long been questioned by reader , leading to severaltheories paint a picture Mor will betray the Inner Circlein the nextACOTARnovel . Her journeying are barely discussed throughout the narration and , because she is such a trusted member , no one interrogate the deficiency of information she returns from her expeditions with .

In Sarah J. Maas ’ A Court of Thorns and Roses series , Morrigan ’s " office of truth ' has never been revealed but foreshadow could render the resolution .

However , if Maas were to explain where Mor has been traveling and what she ’s discovered in enceinte particular throughout the sixthA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel , it would avail to diminish the hunch smother her character — or perhaps reveal Mor to be the traitor many fans believe her to be . Either room , Mor has long been an underdeveloped character throughout theACOTARseries , and it will be interesting to see how Maas plans to develop Mor in succeeding sequels .

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6Tamlin’s Redemption Arc

This Plotline Has Been Brewing For Several Novels

Tamlin ’s buyback arc in theA Court of Thorns and Rosesseries has been build throughout the last several books . And while his character deserves to be punished for his premature actions , Maas has seemingly been setting his character up for redemptionin a future novel . Throughout the last few books in theACOTARseries , Tamlin has fallen far from grace — with his court in disarray and no friends remain by his side .

The latter novel also depict Tamlin ’s role in conversation with both Rhys and Nesta , where he has been contemplating the actions and decisions that led to his downfall . And if the sixthA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel does revolve about around Elain , it would be the perfect opportunity for Maas to get his redemption storyline — especially as his relationship with Lucien will likely bring his part back into the fib in a major direction .

5Elain Growing Into Her Powers

Her Seer Abilities Have Barely Been Explored

Maas reveals inA Court of War and Ruinthat Elain ’s traumatic experience in the cauldron gave her Seer ability — allowing her to see through time , and glimpse visions of the future . These powers have been greatly misunderstood throughout the serial thus far , and it ’s only when Azriel discovers her power that thing begin to make sensation . Elain has seen several visions that come to make pass throughout the narrative , but until referee are allowed into her perspective it will be hard to fully understand the oscilloscope of what she can do .

The next novel should put a heavier focal point on Elain ’s ability and see her power train to become even more potent .

The next novel should put a gravid centering on Elain ’s abilities and see her wagon train to become even more powerful . Elain has so far been draw as meek , quiet , and gentle , butit would be exciting to see her character evolve into someone strong who can find her strength outside of her sisters ' coddling . know there ’s a possible warfare pending with Koschei , Elain ’s powers would be a great asset to the Inner Circle and the overall narrative .

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4Lucien Discovering He Is Helion’s Son

Feyre Has Still Not Told Him About Her Discovery

Lucien ’s true parentage was distinguish inA Court of War and Ruin , and Lucien ’s part has still not been made cognisant of this very crucial detail . As Maas explain , Lucien ’s mother had an matter with Helion — High Lord of the Day Court — butLucien was raised to believe that Beron was his father . It ’s not yet bonk if Beron is aware Lucien is not his boy . However , his previous actions and overall hatred for Lucien suggest he has an approximation .

This storyline has long been waiting to recreate out on the page , and now that Maas is likely to focus on Elain in thenextA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel , Lucien ’s story , in bend , will become a great centering . Lucien is one of Maas ' most neglectedCourt of Thorns and Rosescharacters , and it would be great if Lucien ’s spark was finally given some substance . Hopefully , this means Maas will decide to unwrap the truth about Lucien ’s descent andhint at the possibility of him becoming High Lord of the Day Courtin the next Bible .

3Where Bryaxis Has Been Must Be Revealed

No One Really Seems Concerned That He’s Missing

InA Court of War and Ruin , Feyre releases Bryaxis from beneath the House of Windto secure his assistance in the war with Hybern . However , he only agrees to do so if he can get some window in his library — which seemed to be an incredibly easy deal - off . But after the event of the third novel , Bryaxis never returns , and inA Court of Frost and Starlight , Rhys mentions that they will one day have to hunt Bryaxis down .

Bryaxis is a creature of nightmares that resides in the ulterior tier of the library beneath the House of Wind .

Knowing Bryaxis seemed content to return to the library in the House of Wind , it ’s odd he has not yet return or made any further appearances . However , give that he ’s out potentially wreak havoc in Prythian , the place is something the Inner Circle will have to prioritize in the next novel . It will be interesting to have Maas reveal the tool ' motives and find out just what Bryaxis has been up to since last appearing in the story .

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2Eris Overthrowing Beron From The Autumn Court

He’s Been Preparing To Do So Over The Course Of Several Novels

Eris Vanserra ’s character , despite being insert back inACOWARis still consider to be one of Maas ' more mysteriousCourt of Thorns and Rosescharacters . However , Eris has made it very patent thathis main finish is to unseat his don , Beron , as High Lord of the Autumn Court , exact to hate his father and all that he ’s done . Eris later offers his help to the Inner Circle in exchange for their support when he overthrows his father — a plot line that is still waiting to unfold .

As Lucien is likely to be a major stress throughout the next book , it ’s safe to assume his life in the Autumn Court will be examined in further item — and likely bring Eris back into the level as well . This has lead many to believe that Eris ' like to unseat his father will follow to fruition in the nextA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel . And afterMaas has been stringing this plot line along for several record book , it make sense to see it play out in her next release — or else risk becoming tautologic .

1Someone Being Crowned High King Or Queen Of Prythian

Maas Has Hinted At This Possibility Several Times

Now that the paries between Prythian and the human land has shine , there is an even greater need to unite the continent under one top . The courts had in short mould an confederation to fight against Hybern , but since then , they each have kept comparatively to themselves . However , Maas has on multiple occasions casually bring up the idea of a High King or Queen of Prythian — someone who would rule over Prythian as a whole . How Maas plans to make this happen is unknown , but several lover have start to wonder when this storyline will play out .

Lucien ’s decisions in the last few A Court of Thorns and Roses novels have contributed to setting up his character as a candidate for in high spirits King .

Now that most of the conflict has been resolved throughout the courts , the melodic theme of a High King or Queen may again be inaugurate in the sixthA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook . A few character have been considered for the function since the mind was introduced — with some lover feeling Rhys and Feyre , Nesta , or even Lucien could claim the title . Either way , the concept of a eminent King or Queen can only be teased for so long before it needs to become a world .

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