# ACOTAR's Most Read Book Surprised Fans

> A Court of Frost and Starlight saw biggest checkout jump in ACOTAR series despite being labeled 'worst' by some readers.
- Title: ACOTAR's Most Read Book Surprised Fans · ScreenRant | Shortify
- Summary: A Court of Frost and Starlight saw biggest checkout jump in ACOTAR series despite being labeled 'worst' by some readers.
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/acotar-court-frost-starlight-most-read-2026
- Author: Hannah Diffey
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:00:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: a court of thorns and roses, a court of frost and starlight, libby checkouts, sarah j maas, acotar series, book checkouts, library checkouts, entertainment, culture
## ACOTAR Series Checkouts Rise
A Court of Thorns and Roses saw 17.1% more library checkouts in October 2026 than October 2025.
## Frost and Starlight Leads Growth
A Court of Frost and Starlight had a 37.5% increase in checkouts compared to October 2025, surpassing all other ACOTAR books.
## Why Frost and Starlight Stands Out
The novella focuses on character recovery after the Hybern war with quieter scenes compared to action-heavy installments.
## Reader Reactions to the Book
Some readers see it as an unnecessary pause while others value the quieter character moments and Prythian's recovery.
## Checkout Growth Comparison
A Court of Silver Flames saw 26.4% growth while Frost and Starlight led with a 37.5% jump.
## Why the Growth Matters
The increase shows readers returning to the series are not skipping Frost and Starlight on their way to Nesta's story.
## Key takeaway

A Court of Frost and Starlight had a 37.5% increase in library checkouts compared to October 2025, making it the most read ACOTAR book in 2026.