A review by bibicornxx
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

It was a rough start, especially jumping into this straight after ACOTAR, but I managed. The shift into urban fantasy really threw me, and the murder element shocked me greatly, but by the 200 page mark I was in. 

Bryce and hunt may have been the primary focus, but my attention always lingered on Danika. She followed through every page, and every twist and turn. I don't know what it says about Bryce or myself, but I never doubted her– she was just too good to be portrayed as anything other than good. 

I don't cry at books often, but this had me on the edge of tear  several times. Somehow this book had me invested in the characters in a way that even I didn't know about until it was happening.

Lehabah is a queen and I love her. and I'm sad thinking about her. I miss her.

Only nitpick that I make in an initial reflection is that the onslaught of characters and world building initially is sooooooo overwhelming I almost considered putting the book down and waiting until I felt ready.
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