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House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

19 reviews

tiffanysmith's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I’ve had trouble deciding if I like this series or not. ACOTAR has been my favorite by far. In this second installment of the Crescent City series, the characters don’t feel particularly fleshed out and the plot is unorganized and random, as is the typical style of SJM. It’s challenging to read, because the majority of the story lacks good development and I admittedly grew bored. In typical SJM heroine fashion, Bryce was always just doing her own thing and new plot points sprung from nowhere without proper foreshadowing. 

I also don’t enjoy the romance between Hunt and Bryce. Their relationship doesn’t feel genuine, as it’s more of a secondary subplot to the character development. Going into this series, I knew that it wasn’t as romantically based as ACOTAR, so I don’t mind that it’s not the main point of the story, but their relationship evolved so quickly and *surprise*

they’re mates

. I’ve grown weary of the amount of spice in this book because it was there just to be there. I found myself skipping sections of it because it became tiresome and not romantic or genuine.  

The series does have some interesting quality. I’m captivated by SJM’s world that she has constructed. I only wish that it was executed better. If this book had been editing down and had the plot properly foreshadowed and fleshed out, it would have been really interesting! Alas, SJM leaves us with killer cliffhangers in the final pages. I was genuinely thinking of not continuing this series, but the curious part of me needs to know what happens next. So, I suppose I will read the third book and experience the same cycle of emotions of being annoyed at the writing and then stunned by the ending. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Violence

Moderate: Gore, Blood, and War

Minor: Drug use, Torture, and Sexual harassment

kbowles24's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Gaslighting, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Murder, Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Gun violence

Moderate: Slavery, Racism, Police brutality, Blood, Alcohol, Sexism, and Misogyny

Minor: Sexual assault, Torture, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Gore, Grief, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Child death, and Confinement

katherina_lei's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

 It took me literally 4 months to read this book, and I will say that the first 90% of it dragged on. If I were to rate the book on just that, it would be 2 stars - I finished because I felt like I was committed, and I didn't actively dislike it, but it was not great. But the last 10% of the book really came in and redeemed itself. I can't wait to read the 3rd book and see how the story, and most importantly, the world building will grow!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Minor: Sexual harassment, Torture, and Sexual violence

ryleelizabeth's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

A book full of s*x in different locations and insufferable characters that make me want to bang my head against a wall. But at least the ending was interesting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

amartin48's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I honestly had more moments during this book than the first of being annoyed with characters and their poor life choices. It seemed messy and I felt Maas wrote the plot twists in this book rather predictably. 

That being said, I REALLY loved the world and lore expansion in this book. And I’m a huge fan of crossover series! This book left me satisfied with our FMC/MMC relationship, hopeful for new relationships, and SO excited to revisit old favorites. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Blood, Body horror, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Bullying, Trafficking, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Death, Infertility, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and War

rchulin1's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Confinement, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Slavery, War, Sexual content, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

cdoubet's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense slow-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Kidnapping, Hate crime, Death, Alcohol, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, War, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Colonisation, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Blood, Confinement, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Sexism, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Medical content, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Torture

Minor: Pregnancy, Death of parent, Incest, Panic attacks/disorders, Infidelity, Rape, Abandonment, and Child abuse

britwalsh16's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-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? No

5.0

Holy shit!! The last 50 pages man.. HOLY SHIT!!! 🤯 I have no words. I’m just in awestruck at everything that was revealed! And that ending!!! I cannot wait to start on book 3!!! Sarah J Maas has done it again. I love her books so much!!! I’m in awe!!! 🖤
I honestly don’t know what else to say without spoilers!! Just read it!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Misogyny, Blood, War, Classism, Slavery, Grief, and Gun violence

Moderate: Colonisation, Infidelity, Torture, Rape, Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Confinement

Minor: Genocide, Addiction, Child abuse, Vomit, and Alcohol

pages4books's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, War, and Violence

Minor: Sexual harassment and Slavery

lava_crown's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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? No

4.75

I absolutely loved it!! Would be 5/5, but the last 150 pages or so had so much plot it was hard to follow. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Death

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Minor: Child abuse