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

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

“My friends are with me and I am not afraid.”

Such an incredible introduction to modern fantasy. The worldbuilding is heavy in the first four chapters but it is essential. By chapter five, I was hooked. So much character development and unique attributes were woven into the story beautifully. Thcaptivating  story of a young woman finding life again after tragically losing her best friend and found family. 
Bryce Quinlan is an immaculate MFC who continued to grow along with holding that sarcastic characteristic. And Hunt? So much depth and understanding. I absolutely adore the two! Emotions ran high as I eagerly flipped through the pages, my heart racing with anticipation. But suddenly, tears welled up in my eyes as the story took an unexpected turn. Definitely will reread Crescent City just to see what other hidden gems lay within the pages. So many parallels to ACOTAR and TOG, it's incredible. First Five Star read of 2024! 
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