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mbomersheim's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book made me cry on the train and in a random cafe.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Mass is the first book in the Crescent City series taking place in a more technologically advanced city (as compared to the author’s other series) where fae, werewolves, angels, and others live together. The story primarily follows Bryce, a half-fae assistant art curator, and Hunt, an angel enslaved for a prior attempt to overthrow the government, as they get thrown together to uncover various plots involving demons that are endangering the people of Crescent City.
I will say, it took me a second to get into this book and to even pick it up considering how chonky it is; however, once I got past part 1, I was engrossed. The characters and the relationships between them were all well-developed, and I really liked the mystery aspect of the plot, which I feel like there is less of in her other series. In typical Sarah J. Maas fashion, everything happens all at once during the last 20% of the book, and things felt like a whirlwind from then on, which I didn’t mind. I’m glad this wasn’t the first book I’ve read by this author because I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed it as much if it was, but I’m glad I read it, and I’m looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Mass is the first book in the Crescent City series taking place in a more technologically advanced city (as compared to the author’s other series) where fae, werewolves, angels, and others live together. The story primarily follows Bryce, a half-fae assistant art curator, and Hunt, an angel enslaved for a prior attempt to overthrow the government, as they get thrown together to uncover various plots involving demons that are endangering the people of Crescent City.
I will say, it took me a second to get into this book and to even pick it up considering how chonky it is; however, once I got past part 1, I was engrossed. The characters and the relationships between them were all well-developed, and I really liked the mystery aspect of the plot, which I feel like there is less of in her other series. In typical Sarah J. Maas fashion, everything happens all at once during the last 20% of the book, and things felt like a whirlwind from then on, which I didn’t mind. I’m glad this wasn’t the first book I’ve read by this author because I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed it as much if it was, but I’m glad I read it, and I’m looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
jericca89's review against another edition
More of a DNF for now. Just not feeling in the mood for this type of fantasy book.
harleyeryley's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
brianajamanila's review against another edition
5.0
sooo good read #2: audiobook version - so excited for the 3rd book
angel_07311's review against another edition
5.0
It took me a while to get into it, BUT SO WORTH IT !!!!!!! My favorite read so sovar for this year !!!!!!!
Honestly I need therapy after this book !!! I did not expect such emotions !! I am speechless, beautiful writing.
I just got the second book, ready to dive into another adventure with Bryce and hunt.
My box of tissues next to Me!!
Honestly I need therapy after this book !!! I did not expect such emotions !! I am speechless, beautiful writing.
I just got the second book, ready to dive into another adventure with Bryce and hunt.
My box of tissues next to Me!!
livinthecrazy's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
bookishpayne's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this more modern twist on fantasy! It was a little odd to get used to at first, but once I delved in I absolutely loved this storyline. If I had to pick a fantasy world to live in, I might just pick CC for the amenities. I laughed, I cried, and in true SJM fashion, had my heart ripped out a few times. Bryce and Hunt had great character development throughout and I cannot wait to see their story continue in the next book!
allysonnk's review against another edition
5.0
i won’t lie, this was a slow start for me with all the character and world building thrown at you first thing. but once you get into it, buckle the heck up.