BANNED

Yes, A Court of Mist and Fury Is Banned!

by Sarah J. Maas · Bloomsbury · 2016

ISBN: 9781619634466

104 documented challenges

A Court of Mist and Fury picks up after the traumatic events of the first book, with Feyre struggling with PTSD and a deteriorating relationship. When she’s drawn into the orbit of Rhysand, the enigmatic High Lord of the Night Court, she discovers both new powers and a deeper understanding of the political machinations threatening the faerie realms. The novel is beloved by fans for its portrayal of recovery from trauma, its complex political world-building, and its slow-burn romance that becomes significantly more explicit than the first book.

With over 50 bans, ACOMAF has been removed from school libraries alongside the rest of the ACOTAR series. The book’s sexual content is the primary driver of challenges, though the violence in its battle sequences is also cited. Removal efforts have hit districts in Florida, Texas, Iowa, Utah, and Missouri, often targeting the entire Maas catalog at once. The irony of banning books with millions of devoted readers, many of whom are the exact teenagers using those school libraries, has not been lost on critics of the removal campaigns.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Florida Escambia County School District 2023
Texas Keller ISD 2023
Iowa Johnston Community School District 2023
Utah Alpine School District 2024
Missouri Wentzville School District 2023 📰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Court of Mist and Fury banned?

Yes, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas has been banned or challenged in 104 documented instances across 5 states in the United States, including Florida, Texas, Iowa, Utah, Missouri. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was A Court of Mist and Fury banned?

A Court of Mist and Fury has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, Violence. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is A Court of Mist and Fury banned?

As of 2025, A Court of Mist and Fury has been banned or challenged in Florida, Texas, Iowa, Utah, Missouri. Notable bans include Escambia County School District (2023), Keller ISD (2023), Johnston Community School District (2023).