SJM on Call Her Daddy: New ACOTAR Release Dates, Maasverse Hints, and Our Unfiltered Hot TakesIn this episode of The Plot With A Twist, we break down Sarah J. Maas’s interview on the ‪@callherdaddy‬ podcast, reacting to major revelations and sharing our opinions on SJM’s openness, marketing strategy, and writing process. We discuss her comments on mental health and how it connects to themes and characters like Nesta, debate sexism and the “smut” label in fantasy romance, and unpack double standards in how characters like Rhysand and Tamlin are judged. They also explore SJM’s thoughts on storytelling structure, adaptation prospects now that she has her rights back, and rapid-fire hints including Maasverse crossover teases. We also cover confirmed upcoming ACOTAR releases (Oct 27 and Jan 12 2026) and end with a themed cocktail recipe, “A Court of Spirits and Fae.”00:00 Welcome to Plot with a Twist00:29 SJM on Call Her Daddy02:07 First Impressions and Side Quests04:26 Channelling and Writing Process07:26 Marketing Genius and Release Hints09:07 Which Book Is Next13:22 Adaptation Rights and TV Hopes18:09 Mental Health and Nesta Parallels26:00 Women in Fantasy and Smut Stigma37:40 Rethinking Series Storytelling43:22 Rhys vs Tamlin Double Standards47:15 Tamlin Defense Case49:46 Trauma And Control52:03 Rhysand Double Standards53:31 Redemption Arc Debate55:58 Nesta Tells The Truth58:36 Elain Rejects The Bond01:03:54 Mor's Power Is Truth01:05:17 Next Books Predictions01:13:55 Rapid Fire Clues01:23:56 Final Wrap And Cocktail