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A review by crownedaimee
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
February 2022.
I’m in a literal meltdown after rereading this book and literally cannot wait any longer for House of Sky and Breath. I don’t think you all understand the torture. This deserves all the stars, I honestly believe that it might now be my favourite Sarah J Maas book so far, but I can’t say for definite.
I’m so glad that I decided to reread this before the next book because I’m in agony, when I tell you that I’ve been screeching and crying I mean it. The last like 200? or so pages… oh my god. *chefs kiss*
March 2020.
“What blinds an oracle, Bryce Quinlan?”
Is it my favourite SJM book? Nope.
Am I going to cry hopelessly until the next book? You bet I am.
I honestly have no words for this book. I was torn between rating this a 4.5 stars or 5 stars but the last part pushed it towards that five stars. I adored the characters and loved the world, despite how complicated I found it. To me, it didn't feel like an adult novel I don't know whether it's because her previous books or because this is one of the first adult fantasy books I've read. Furthermore, I did think that this book could've been cut shorter as some parts did seem long. But who cares? It's no surprise by now that I worship anything SJM writes. If you continue reading, you will find spoilers. You have been warned.
“The power shall always belong to those who gave their lives to the city”
The relationships. Okay so can we all just take a moment when SJM told us that Danika was a main character? In what freaking planet? Imagine my disappointment when she was killed within the first few chapters. But let's not dwell on that. Bryce and Danika's friendship was so heartbreaking and I would've loved to seen their friendship develop further and seen Danika with Hunt. Nonetheless, they made me want to bawl my eyes out with the scenes they did have and with how much they truly cared and loved each other. Similarly with Bryce and Ruhn. I'm so happy Bryce forgave him in the end and they can finally become a proper family. Also, the relationship between Bryce and Hunt is something I'm definitely living for. Feed me all this romance.
The characters. Bryce freaking Quinlan. Words can not describe this woman. I would worship the ground she stood on because she is an actual queen and no one can tell me otherwise. Is it possible she can become my favorite female character? Absolutely. Her character was phenomenal and she just proves that you don't need to be whatever creature to be a badass. She just proves to everyone that she isn't some party girl and I love that. On the otherhand, Hunt Athalar is an actual smol bean. He is like a modern day version of Rhysand; deadly but a big softie. . Ruhn Danaan is such an interesting character and if we get hardly any scenes of him in the next book then I will riot.
The world. Okay this world was so bloody confusing at first. She was just name-dropping left, right and center, not giving us enough time to absorb what was actually happening. Like, give me a moment to catch on. My brain isn't ready for this. But I love this urban world that is full of angels, demons, fae, mermaids, werewolves, shifters, vampires, witches and so much for. Who doesn't want to live in this modern/futuristic world? Sign me the hell up.
The ending. WHAT WAS THAT ENDING? I need to know more about Jesiba's plan and what Aidas has to do with them. I feel like something is gonna go down but who knows?
“Through love, all is possible.”
I’m in a literal meltdown after rereading this book and literally cannot wait any longer for House of Sky and Breath. I don’t think you all understand the torture. This deserves all the stars, I honestly believe that it might now be my favourite Sarah J Maas book so far, but I can’t say for definite.
I’m so glad that I decided to reread this before the next book because I’m in agony, when I tell you that I’ve been screeching and crying I mean it. The last like 200? or so pages… oh my god. *chefs kiss*
March 2020.
“What blinds an oracle, Bryce Quinlan?”
Is it my favourite SJM book? Nope.
Am I going to cry hopelessly until the next book? You bet I am.
I honestly have no words for this book. I was torn between rating this a 4.5 stars or 5 stars but the last part pushed it towards that five stars. I adored the characters and loved the world, despite how complicated I found it. To me, it didn't feel like an adult novel I don't know whether it's because her previous books or because this is one of the first adult fantasy books I've read. Furthermore, I did think that this book could've been cut shorter as some parts did seem long. But who cares? It's no surprise by now that I worship anything SJM writes. If you continue reading, you will find spoilers. You have been warned.
“The power shall always belong to those who gave their lives to the city”
The relationships. Okay so can we all just take a moment when SJM told us that Danika was a main character? In what freaking planet? Imagine my disappointment when she was killed within the first few chapters. But let's not dwell on that. Bryce and Danika's friendship was so heartbreaking and I would've loved to seen their friendship develop further and seen Danika with Hunt. Nonetheless, they made me want to bawl my eyes out with the scenes they did have and with how much they truly cared and loved each other. Similarly with Bryce and Ruhn. I'm so happy Bryce forgave him in the end and they can finally become a proper family. Also, the relationship between Bryce and Hunt is something I'm definitely living for. Feed me all this romance.
The characters. Bryce freaking Quinlan. Words can not describe this woman. I would worship the ground she stood on because she is an actual queen and no one can tell me otherwise. Is it possible she can become my favorite female character? Absolutely. Her character was phenomenal and she just proves that you don't need to be whatever creature to be a badass. She just proves to everyone that she isn't some party girl and I love that. On the otherhand, Hunt Athalar is an actual smol bean. He is like a modern day version of Rhysand; deadly but a big softie. . Ruhn Danaan is such an interesting character and if we get hardly any scenes of him in the next book then I will riot.
The world. Okay this world was so bloody confusing at first. She was just name-dropping left, right and center, not giving us enough time to absorb what was actually happening. Like, give me a moment to catch on. My brain isn't ready for this. But I love this urban world that is full of angels, demons, fae, mermaids, werewolves, shifters, vampires, witches and so much for. Who doesn't want to live in this modern/futuristic world? Sign me the hell up.
The ending. WHAT WAS THAT ENDING? I need to know more about Jesiba's plan and what Aidas has to do with them. I feel like something is gonna go down but who knows?
“Through love, all is possible.”