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A Court of Thorns and Roses

Book · 2015 · Notable

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BookTok revived a fantasy novel that sold about 1.3 million US print copies in 2024.

A Court of Thorns and Roses cover
Sarah J. Maas (author); Bloomsbury (publisher)
Officially licensed five-book ACOTAR set with illustrated dust jackets.
Juniper Books
Covers of the five ACOTAR books
Wikipedia (non-free, fair use)
Original 2015 cover of A Court of Thorns and Roses
Bloomsbury via NetGalley
Sarah J. Maas with her books
IMG Licensing

Spread Score

How it works
Reach45ContagionNo data yetBreadth90Velocity0Longevity10058

Numbers

Observed peak date
Week of Feb 5, 2024
May 5 ’15 to Week of Feb 5, 2024
Platforms
7
Started on Retail
Origin
Mixed
Media & publishing

Mechanics

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  • Platform jump
  • Press loop
  • Controversy

How it spread

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Bloomsbury published the novel in 2015 and a paperback edition in 2020. BookTok recommendations spread into fan theories and events. Wikipedia attention peaked within the measured window in early 2024; US print sales reached about 1.3 million that year.

Observed peak within the documented measurement window; not an all-time maximum. Dates use the stated precision; chart positions are date anchors.

Wikipedia views · Google searchesJun ’14Mar ’15OctDec ’17Apr ’20Apr ’21NovDec ’22Mar ’24SepApr ’25DecObserved peakPressRetailTikTokAudioRedditOpen webYouTube
PressRetailTikTokAudioRedditOpen webYouTube

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Timeline (16)

  1. October 2014

    Sarah J. Maas precursor · Oct 24 ’14

    Maas revealed the cover and described the forthcoming novel in a USA TODAY interview.[1]

    A Court of Thorns and Roses cover
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  2. May 2015

    Sarah J. Maas / Bloomsbury seed · May 5 ’15

    Bloomsbury published A Court of Thorns and Roses, beginning Feyre Archeron's story.[2][3]

    Original 2015 cover of A Court of Thorns and Roses

  3. November 2015

    Deadline press · Nov 11 ’15

    Deadline reported that Tempo Productions had optioned the novel for a film.[4]

  1. owner response · Jun 2020

  2. owner response · Mar 26 ’21

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Origin
Mixed
Sector
Media & publishing
Region
US
Reported figure
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Evidence
Grade A

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