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Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Major franchise development in the works for A Court of Thorns and Roses series
The #Booktok favourite author of hit series ACOTAR, Throne of Glass and Crescent City has just signed this historic merch deal, suggesting the full franchise treatment of Harry Potter Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) universe continues to expand, this time with a franchise development. Ahead of the sixth ACOTAR instalment, rumours of filming have started to bubble as new products are set to release. The viral Romantasy sensation that has taken #Booktok by storm is set to receive the full franchise treatment, with a worldwide exclusive deal with IMG Licensing, promising fans a vast selection of merchandise, spanning across all of her literary series - Throne of Glass and Crescent City included. Her global success boasts more than 70 million English copies sold worldwide, with translations of her work in 38 languages. Dubbed one of the most influential modern authors, Maas has acted as the literary knight leading the charge for Romantasy, now an established genre in its own right. The Hollywood Reporter wrote how the multi-year deal will both manage and develop a huge licensing program to create interaction points for the loyal fantasy base of Terasen, the Night Court and Crescent City. Maas' adored literary-verse will extend from its pages, transforming into clothing attire; makeup; lifestyle and homeware products; wine and spirits; food and beverages; toys and games; collectibles; cosplay items; and immersive fan experiences, reports THR. IMG Licensing Vice President, Samantha Chang, commented on the exciting deal, saying: "Representing Sarah J. Maas and her extraordinary literary worlds is an incredible honour. Together, Sarah and her fans have created a cultural phenomenon that has redefined fantasy fiction". For more stories like this visit The Gulp or subscribe to our weekly newsletter for a curated roundup of top stories, interviews, and lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. She added that the company are "excited to launch a dynamic and carefully curated licensing program that offers fans meaningful new ways to celebrate the characters and stories they love". Fore fronting every aisle of its genre in bookshops, Maas' Romantasy has helped inspire a new theme of independent businesses - genre-specific stores. England's first Romance specific store, Saucy Books, now open in Notting Hill, London. Sarah Maxwell, founder of Saucy Books, explained: "The numbers don't lie — romance is consistently one of the highest-grossing genres and the most passionately discussed online. Readers are clearly craving connection. But for all that energy, there's been no dedicated physical space in England to gather, celebrate, and explore the genre together. "As an American expat, I've been watching the rise of romance bookstores globally and felt it was time to bring the concept to London — a city with a rich literary history and a passionate romance readership. That's why I'm so excited to launch Saucy Books: a space to turn that love into something real, rooted, and wildly fun. I think Jane Austen would approve."
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Top 20 romantasy books - including ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, and more
The romantasy genre, which combines romance and fantasy, has been booming in popularity in recent years, and now readers have voted on the best books in the genre 'Romantasy', the enchanting blend of fantasy and romance, has been sweeping readers off their feet and into otherworldly love stories, becoming a viral sensation especially on TikTok's #BookTok community. Romancing the Data, a site dedicated to the heart-fluttering genre, crunched numbers from 53 top romantasy book lists to reveal the crème de la crème of these novels. The A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas reigns supreme at the pinnacle of the list, a revelation that will hardly raise eyebrows among romantasy readers who are well-versed with its widespread acclaim. The team at Romancing the Data wrote: "A captivating fantasy where a huntress enters a faerie realm, facing romance, danger, and a deadly curse. Beauty and the Beast meets dark magic." Sarah J. Maas proves she's no one-hit wonder in the realm of romantasy, as her Throne of Glass series nabs the eighth spot, while Crescent City also graces the list at number 19. Hot on the heels of Maas's success is the Fourth Wing series by Rebecca Yarros, which boasts nearly three million ratings on Goodreads and an impressive average of 4.58 stars out of five, reports the Mirror US. One glowing five-star review raves: "This book is a rollercoaster of twists and had me so hooked from the start! Not once did it feel boring or like I should just skim something, and for once, I know the hype was so worth it!" Another reader exclaimed: "I am officially OBSESSED with this book! Having turned the last page over an hour ago, I'm still staring into the void, having no idea what to do with myself, and genuinely considering going back and re-reading it again straight away. It's THAT GOOD." Jennifer L. Armentrout's popular From Blood and Ash series was another fan favourite. The TikTok-trending series was summarised by the list-makers as follows: "A fierce maiden destined for divinity breaks free from duty, facing forbidden love, dark secrets, and a kingdom on the brink of war." Completing the top five roster were Carissa Broadbent's The Serpent and The Wings of Night alongside Rebecca Ross's Divine Rivals, the latter clinching the coveted Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction in 2023. The top 20 romantasy books/series A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout The Serpent and The Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet Radiance by Grace Draven Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco Bride by Ali Hazlewood One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole Gild by Raven Kennedy House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City) by Sarah J. Maas Uprooted by Naomi Novik
