How to Listen to the ACOTAR Audiobooks Free
You can stream every book in the ACOTAR series (Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses) at no cost on Hoopla, as long as you have a card from a participating library. There are no waitlists, no holds, and no charge per title. Both the original single-narrator audiobooks and the fully dramatized GraphicAudio productions are ready to play instantly.
Step into Prythian and its clashing Fae courts, tangled politics, and slow-burn romance, using the listening format that suits you best. Sarah J. Maas has built one of fantasy romance’s most devoted fanbases, and Hoopla’s got the whole ACOTAR catalog, ready to go whenever you want it.
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Is ACOTAR Completely Free on Hoopla?
Yes. All five published ACOTAR audiobooks stream for free on Hoopla with a library card from a participating public library, and future titles will be added the same way, at no extra cost.
There’s no subscription fee and no per-book pricing to worry about. If your local library partners with Hoopla, the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses series comes included with the access your card already provides.
Are There Holds or Waitlists for ACOTAR on Hoopla?
No. Hoopla doesn’t have holds or waitlists, so you can start listening the second you borrow a title.*
That means you can listen to A Court of Thorns and Roses today, even if thousands of other patrons are borrowing that same title at the same moment. (And believe us, there sure are!)
What Is the ACOTAR Book Order?
Read in publication order: A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, and A Court of Silver Flames.
Sticking to this ACOTAR book order lets the political alliances, court rivalries, and romantic arcs unfold the way Maas designed them. Each book builds on the stakes the last one set.
| # | Title | Main Characters | Format on Hoopla |
| 1. | A Court of Thorns and Roses | Feyre, Tamlin | Original Audiobook & GraphicAudio |
| 2. | A Court of Mist and Fury | Feyre, Rhysand | Original Audiobook & GraphicAudio |
| 3. | A Court of Wings and Ruin | Feyre, Rhysand | Original Audiobook & GraphicAudio |
| 4. | A Court of Frost and Starlight | The Inner Circle | Original Audiobook & GraphicAudio |
| 5. | A Court of Silver Flames | Nesta, Cassian | Original Audiobook & GraphicAudio |
ACOTAR GraphicAudio vs. Original: Which Should You Choose?
Go with the original audiobook for a traditional, single-narrator listen at a steady pace. Go with GraphicAudio for a fully dramatized production with a full voice cast, sound effects, and a cinematic score (like a movie).
Hoopla offers both versions of the ACOTAR series, so the right choice depends on how you want the story to play out in your head.
Original Audiobook
- Narrated by a single voice (Elizabeth Evans and Jennifer Ikeda have each narrated books in the series)
- Steady, consistent pacing that’s easy to follow during a commute, a workout, or background listening
- The closest audio equivalent to reading the print book yourself
GraphicAudio Dramatized Adaptation
- Each character gets their own voice actor, so the story plays out like a full cast performance instead of one person narrating everything
- Sound effects are custom-built for battles, magic, and scenes set in the Fae courts
- A cinematic, movie-style score underscores key moments (GraphicAudio calls this style “A Movie in Your Mind”)
- Designed for listeners who want an immersive audio-drama experience rather than traditional narration
New to the series? You might want to start with the original narration. It’s the more straightforward entry point. Already finished the books and curious to experience Prythian differently? GraphicAudio is worth the switch.
Will There Be Another ACOTAR Book? Book 6 and Book 7 Release Dates
Yes. Book 6, A Court of Splintered Harmony, releases October 27, 2026. Book 7, A Court of Forgotten Melody, follows on January 12, 2027. Both dates are confirmed by Sarah J. Maas and publisher Bloomsbury.
After we waited (patiently) five long years since A Court of Silver Flames (2021), Maas confirms the next installment grew too large for one book (definitely worth the wait), so the story now arrives in two parts:
- Book 6 – A Court of Splintered Harmony (October 27, 2026): known as “Movement I” of what fans call the Valkyrie Cycle, this installment follows the Night Court as it faces the return of Koschei the Deathless.
- Book 7 – A Court of Forgotten Melody (January 12, 2027): Movements II and III of the same arc, picking up right where Book 6 ends.
Maas has framed the two books as a single continuous story rather than a typical trilogy, so it’s a safe bet that Book 6 will end on major cliffhanger that leads straight into Book 7. Good thing Hoopla has no waits or holds!
Check back with Hoopla as these titles become available to stream.
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FAQ: ACOTAR Audiobooks on Hoopla
Q: Is ACOTAR completely free on Hoopla?
A: Yes, with a card from a participating local library. There’s no subscription fee.
Q: Are there holds or waitlists for ACOTAR on Hoopla?
A: No. Hoopla has no holds or waitlists. Every title in the series can be enjoyed by every patron at the same time (which makes Hoopla a great choice for book clubs!).*
Q: What order should I listen to the ACOTAR books in?
A: ACOTAR series order: A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, and A Court of Silver Flames.
Q: Should I listen to the original audiobook or GraphicAudio?
A: Pick the original for standard single-narrator pacing; pick GraphicAudio for a full-cast, dramatized production with sound effects and music.
Q: When does ACOTAR Book 6 come out?
A: A Court of Splintered Harmony releases October 27, 2026.
Q: When does ACOTAR Book 7 come out?
A: A Court of Forgotten Melody releases January 12, 2027.
* Note: Hold policies and title availability may vary, as individual libraries make their own purchasing decisions for Hoopla’s collection.
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