There’s been a lot of discourse surrounding special editions, and the next Court of Thorns & Roses book needs to learn from previous releases of Sarah J. Maas’ work. Maas has already confirmed a sixth ACOTAR book, though there’s no word on when it will debut. There are some exciting things for ACOTAR fans to look forward to in the meantime, from Bloomsbury’s Night Court Editions to A Feast of Thorns and Roses: The Unofficial Cookbook of A Court of Thorns and Roses.
However, the next installment in the Court of Thorns & Roses series is undoubtedly the most exciting thing on readers’ radars. And it seems likely it will get at least one special edition upon its release, as so many new books do. Any addition to Maas’ fantasy series is unlikely to be an exception, as ACOTAR‘s popularity makes its sequels promising candidates for exclusive editions. But hopefully, the publisher will take note of the response to recent releases when coming up with the design and exclusives for any special editions of ACOTAR book six.
The Next Court Of Thorns & Roses Book Needs To Learn From Past Special Editions
The Night Court Editions & Crescent City 3 Can Inform The Next Release
If Bloomsbury releases special editions of the next Court of Thorns & Roses book, it should strike a balance between the series’ Night Court editions and the approach taken for House of Flame and Shadow. Despite capturing the aesthetic of one of ACOTAR‘s most iconic locations, the series’ Night Court editions have proven controversial among readers. Some feel that their designs aren’t unique enough to warrant buying more copies, while others are disappointed in their lack of bonus content.
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These are understandable complaints, though special editions can easily swing too far in the other direction. While exclusive artwork and bonus chapters offer readers an incentive to buy these copies of their favorite books, having too many editions of one novel can prove frustrating. House of Flame and Shadow had special editions exclusive to separate retailers, and these included different bonus chapters. Such a release strategy leaves readers to wonder if they should purchase multiple books or miss out on content they want to read.
A Court of Thorns & Roses’ sixth book should strike a balance with its special edition, ensuring there’s enough bonus content to make it worthwhile.
A Court of Thorns & Roses’ sixth book should strike a balance with its special edition, ensuring there’s enough bonus content to make it worthwhile — but also forgoing the strategy that pushes readers to buy more than one edition. This is the best approach to keep collectors and casual readers happy, allowing them to access exclusives easily and feel confident in their purchases.
Striking The Right Balance Could Help ACOTAR Fix A Frustrating Publishing Trend
The Special Edition Problem Goes Beyond Sarah J. Maas’ Books
Special editions are becoming a hot topic of conversation, as publishers are releasing more and more of them — and they often either fall short of expectations or leave readers with too many choices. This goes beyond Maas’ books, but ACOTAR finding the right balance could help solve this problem. If a well-balanced special edition strategy is successful for A Court of Thorns & Roses, other publishers may see that and follow its lead. This would address reader frustrations while allowing special editions to remain a staple of major releases.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)
- Publisher(s)
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Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publication Date
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2015-05-05
- ISBN#
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9781619634442