Sarah J. Maas Recommends These Reads and Watches to Tide You Over Before ‘ACOTAR’ 6
From classics to new favorites, this list has something for everyone!
Key Takeaways
- Sarah J. Maas shares three books she recommends, including ‘Twin Crowns.’
- Her TV and movie picks include ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’
- These fantasy favorites can tide readers over while they wait for ‘ACOTAR 6.’
We are still a little over a month away from the release of A Court of Thorns and Roses 6 (ACOTAR), A Court of Splintered Harmony, and if you’re anything like us, then you probably already completed your re-read of books 1 through 5 and are looking for something else to keep you entertained while you wait. Thankfully, the book’s author Sarah J. Maas, has some recommendations for your reading and viewing pleasure. Below, we have three books and two things to watch that will tide you over until ACOTAR 6 gets here, and trust us when we say they’re just as juicy and swoon-worthy.
Books to read while you wait for ‘ACOTAR’ 6
From old classics to new favorites, here are the best books to read while you wait for ACOTAR 6, recommended by Sarah herself.
‘The Mists of Avalon’ by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Originally published in 1982, this novel brings the world of Camelot to life through the eyes of the women, including Morgaine (Morgan le Fay), Igraine, Viviane and Gwenhwyfar. From growing up in Camelot to helping the king take the throne, then scheming for him to lose it all, this is a magical tale that brings new light to a beloved fairy tale classic.
What Sarah says: “I was lucky enough to have parents that didn’t monitor what I read and trusted me to decide what I was ready for, so nothing was really off-limits. But I’d say reading The Mists of Avalon at age 12 was… an experience.”
What other readers are saying: “I think it is a powerful book to be able to tell a masculine story from a feminine (or rather, several female) perspectives, and appreciated female characters that were complex, strong and in a sense, indefinable. As I appreciated the male characters, who were also just as human in their strengths and failings, and just as richly drawn.”
‘Twin Crowns’ by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber
Bestselling authors Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber team up for an epic fantasy that is sure to leave readers turning the pages long into the night. When twins were separated at birth, their lives were changed forever. Wren Greenrock has spent her entire life preparing to take her sister’s throne, until a handsome guard complicates everything. Meanwhile, Princess Rose Valhart understands that magic comes with a price, but she never imagined the price being abducted by a mysterious stranger and waking up in a wasteland. As their paths cross, both sisters question if they are doing the right thing.
What Sarah says: “Twin Crowns cast a spell on me from the very first pages with its glittering blend of harrowing adventure, charming wit, and intricate world-building. Add in delightful romance and two unforgettable narrators, and I was thoroughly bewitched by this marvelous book! Don’t miss it!”
What other readers are saying: “This had everything that I love in a book! Romance, comedy, magic, fantasy, great world building and characters. I was laughing for most of this book because it was so hilarious! I loved this book and every moment of it! I paced it and took my time reading it because I didn’t want it to be over. I am really excited to get my hands on the second book!”
‘Wit’ch’ Fire by James Clemens
Five centuries ago, three mages risked everything to preserve the only hope of goodness. Now, on the anniversary of that night, a girl named Elna discovers she has powers, but with that comes new threats. Now the Dark Lord has sent his winged monsters to find and kill her. Can Elena use her new powers to protect herself?
What Sarah says: “I was twelve when I read this book, and it was my introduction to the world of high fantasy. It’s a classic story of good vs. evil, and a beautiful coming of age tale.”
What other readers are saying: “I initially downloaded the Kindle version of this book because it was free. To my surprise it was a great read that I couldn’t put down. I enjoyed the magic system, which we just get a small taste of, the characters and the writer’s ‘dive right into it’ style.”
TV shows and movies to watch while you wait for ‘ACOTAR’ 6
If you prefer to binge TV shows or movies before reading ACOTAR 6, Sarah has recommendations for that too.
‘The Lord of the Rings’
Over the years, several Lord of the Rings movies have been made, but if you want to start the series, you better start with the first film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, which hit theaters in 2001. In it, a Hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and eight friends embark on a journey to find and destroy the One Ring and save Middle-earth from destruction. It’s powerful, gripping and filled with all the same magical elements as a Sarah J. Maas novel.
What Sarah says: “The Lord of the Rings (both the books and films). I have an extended-edition marathon every year. I was lucky enough to visit the Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand a few years ago and burst into tears in the middle of our tour group the moment I saw that green door of Bag End.”
Where to watch: Lord of The Rings is available to stream on HBO Max.
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
Buffy the Vampire Slayer ran from 1997 to 2003 and followed Buffy Anne Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) as she deals with the trials and tribulations of growing up while also trying to slay vampires. It’s steamy, dangerous and filled with swoon-worthy moments that every viewer will love.
What Sarah says: “I owe so much of who I am as a woman and writer to that TV show—and Buffy herself.”
Where to watch: Buffy the Vampire Slayer is available to stream on Hulu.
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