Yes, A Court of Wings and Ruin Is Banned!
ISBN: 9781619634497
A Court of Wings and Ruin brings the first arc of the ACOTAR series to a climactic conclusion. Feyre infiltrates the Spring Court as a spy, then rallies the divided High Lords of Prythian to stand against the King of Hybern, who threatens to destroy the wall between the faerie and human realms. The book combines large-scale fantasy warfare with intimate character moments and explicit romantic scenes, and its 700-page length gives Maas room to resolve the complex political and personal storylines she’s built across the trilogy. Fans consider it one of the strongest entries in the series.
With over 100 total challenges, A Court of Wings and Ruin is banned alongside the rest of the ACOTAR series in districts that have targeted Maas’s catalog. The book’s sexual content and violence have driven removals in Florida, Texas, Iowa, Utah, and Missouri. The wholesale banning of one of the most commercially successful fantasy series of the 2010s has become a symbol of how broad and indiscriminate the current removal campaigns can be, sweeping up books with millions of readers because they contain content that a small number of parents find objectionable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Court of Wings and Ruin banned?
Yes, A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas has been banned or challenged in 102 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 Wings and Ruin banned?
A Court of Wings and Ruin 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 Wings and Ruin banned?
As of 2025, A Court of Wings and Ruin has been banned or challenged in Florida, Texas, Iowa, Utah, Missouri. Notable bans include Clay County School District (2023), Katy ISD (2023), Urbandale Community School District (2023).