The romantasy genre has gained considerable traction in recent years, particularly in the book world, but one series stands out among the ever-growing list, and it also happens to be one of the books that kicked off the trend. Sarah J. Maas‘ A Court of Thorns and Rosesseries is perhaps the most recognizable entry into the genre. Since the first book’s release in 2015, Maas’ beloved series has gained a loyal fan base that continues to grow with the series. While Maas has eight books planned for the series, only five are currently released. However, with book six releasing this fall, A Court of Thorns and Roses shows no signs of fading.
A Court of Thorns and Roses’ huge following makes the series a naturally attractive property for producers. After all, fantasy TV series are more popular than ever, and many of the best are adapted from novels. Yet, A Court of Thorns and Roses has yet to receive an adaptation, but it’s not from lack of trying. Every book has its challenges to adapt, and many that fans hope to see never quite make it there. Maas’ books are no different. After failed attempts, A Court of Thorns and Roses remains an unadaptable series, but that doesn’t mean it will never find a home on screens.
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‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ Is the Quintessential Romantasy
Over the last several years, romantasy has broken off from the wider fantasy genre. Maas, in particular, has made a name for herself in the romantasy world by publishing not only A Court of Thorns andRoses but also her Crescent City series. However,A Court of Thorns and Roses has the distinction of being one of the most well-known romantasy series, alongside Fourth Wing. As such, the series fills every genre expectation, largely because it helped set them. Incorporating an intricate fantasy world with steamy romance, A Court of Thorns andRoses offers a lot to love, and that’s why it has remained one of the favorite romantasy series for over a decade.
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Collider Exclusive · Universe Personality Quiz Which Iconic Universe Do You Belong in the Most? Star Wars · Lord of the Rings · Harry Potter · Game of Thrones · Star Trek
Five legendary universes. Five completely different visions of what the world could be — or already was. One of them is the world your instincts, your values, and your particular way of existing were built for. Eight questions will tell you which one.
🚀Star Wars
💍Lord of the Rings
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🧙Harry Potter
👑Game of Thrones
🖖Star Trek
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What gives your life its deepest sense of meaning? Every universe is built around a different answer to this question.
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How does your universe treat good and evil? A world’s moral architecture tells you more about it than any map.
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What role would you naturally fall into? Every universe has archetypes. Which one fits you without trying?
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What do you ultimately believe about the future? The answer to this is the clearest window into which universe already lives inside you.
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Your Universe Has Been Chosen You Belong In…
Your answers point to the iconic universe your values, your instincts, and your particular way of seeing the world were built for. This is where you would find your people — and your purpose.
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
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You believe in the cause — in the idea that freedom is worth fighting for even when the odds are impossible and the empire is vast.
You are drawn to the moral clarity of a universe where hope itself is a form of resistance.
You’d find your people in the Rebellion — a ragtag coalition of true believers held together by conviction more than resources.
Star Wars is fundamentally a story about ordinary people choosing to matter in an extraordinary conflict — and that is exactly your kind of story.
The Force may or may not be with you. But the will to use it for something larger than yourself certainly is.
Middle-earth
Lord of the Rings
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You understand, in the deepest part of yourself, that the journey matters as much as the destination — and that the world’s beauty is worth protecting even at great cost.
Middle-earth is a world of ancient wonder, deep friendship, and a darkness that only retreats when enough small acts of courage accumulate.
You would thrive here because you value the fellowship more than the glory — the road more than the arrival.
Tolkien’s universe rewards patience, loyalty, and the willingness to carry something heavy across a very long distance.
Those are not burdens to you. They are simply how you move through the world.
The Wizarding World
Harry Potter
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You believe that love, loyalty, and doing what’s right are not naive sentiments — they are the most powerful forces in any world, magical or otherwise.
The Wizarding World is a place of wonder hidden in plain sight, where learning is transformative and the bonds you form at school follow you into every battle.
You would flourish here because you take both the magic and the friendships seriously — and you understand that one without the other is incomplete.
Harry Potter’s universe ultimately rewards those who choose to stand for something even when standing is terrifying.
That choice — made quietly, without guarantee — is something you understand completely.
Westeros · The Known World
Game of Thrones
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You see the world clearly — its power structures, its hypocrisies, its brutal arithmetic — and you are not paralysed by that clarity. You use it.
Westeros is a world that rewards intelligence, adaptability, and the willingness to understand that every alliance is also a negotiation.
You would survive here — possibly thrive here — because you don’t confuse the world as it is with the world as you’d like it to be.
Game of Thrones is a story about what happens when the idealists and the realists collide. You are sharp enough to know which one lasts longer.
Winter always comes. You are already prepared.
The United Federation of Planets
Star Trek
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You believe the future is worth building — that curiosity, cooperation, and the expansion of understanding are not just ideals but the most practical path forward for any civilisation.
Star Trek is a universe where the questions matter as much as the answers, and where encountering something utterly alien is cause for wonder rather than fear.
You would belong here because you are fundamentally optimistic about what intelligence and decency can achieve — while being honest about how hard that achievement is.
The Federation is the universe’s most ambitious thought experiment: what if we actually got better?
You don’t just hope that’s possible. You think it’s the only thing worth working toward.
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While there are many fantasy stories out there, none is quite Maas’ world, which combines supernatural beings, high-stakes political war, and dark romance. The series explores the Realm of the Fae, known as Prythian, as a human hunter, Feyre, unwittingly becomes deeply entangled in the world. After unknowingly killing an immortal fae, the 19-year-old is forced to pay retribution by living in the Spring Court, with Tamlin, the faerie who found her. This sets up a Beauty and the Beast-like story, but the series only becomes more complex from there as the characters face war and political upheaval, which force Feyre to grow. With this exciting story, it’s no wonder the books have become required reading for romantasy fans.
Despite Its Popularity, ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ Can’t Get an Adaptation Made
There’s no doubt that the fantasy world begs to be brought to life on screens, but it still hasn’t happened. In fact, in 2021, Hulu planned to adapt the series helmed by Outlander‘s Ronald D. Moore. Much to fans’ excitement, the project was under development for four years, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out. In 2025, the streamer announced that the A Court of Thorns and Roses adaptation would not be continuing. Moore, who had left the project before the cancellation, admitted that in the chaos of COVID, the strikes, and major shakeups at Disney, the project just never gained traction. It’s a huge disappointment to the readers that Hulu’s attempt failed, but that is often the way of the industry.
Since then, the TV rights have reverted to the author, meaning no adaptation is underway. However, Maas has shown her willingness to work toward an adaptation, perhaps meaning there could be a series someday. However, any adaptation would face issues, as the story demands a huge budget and contains mature content that would limit the potential audience. Some fans have expressed interest in an animated series, like Castlevania or The Legend of Vox Machina, which could alleviate budget concerns and perhaps make an adaptation more attainable. While it’s unfortunate that it hasn’t gotten the TV treatment yet, and the adaptation process isn’t straightforward, A Court of Thorns and Roses deserves to be brought to life. Hopefully it will eventually overcome the many challenges and get that chance.
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