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

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

SJM has gotten more in-depth with her world building and story telling throughout the years. This first installment in the Crescent City series is incredible. The diversity in magic and magical species that was lacking in her other books shines through in HOEAB. Though the characters may be somewhat annoying at times, they grow so much as the plot develops, and the world itself makes up for it tenfold. I can’t wait to read the sequel. 
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