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A review by reneec1
House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75
Let me start off by saying that I'm a fan of lengthy books/series and world building, two things the CC books are known for.
Characters & World: I really like the characters in this story. SJM seems to love writing leads who make mistakes, but that makes the story more realistic. There are A TON of characters and types of creatures in this book, from the inner circle to quite a few side characters. At times, I felt overwhelmed by the number of characters who popped in and out of the story, but SJM does a good job of reminding you who someone is if it's been a while since you've seen them. Even though this book is known for its heavy world building, don't stress about knowing every detail. Things will still make sense! I'm looking forward to re-reading the CC books at some point because I know there are so many details I'll pick up on the second time through.
Plot: To be honest, the plot can feel a little convoluted at times, but it feels like this book and the first CC book are leading up to a lot happening in the next book.
Relationships: I'm a fan of the pairings in this book, but I think it's important to note that there are several explicit scenes.
Overall, I'm really liking the way CC is going. My one complaint, which is why I didn't give 5 stars, is that the POV switches way too much! I generally don't like POV changes, but I still read a lot of books with them. However, in this book, there were several scenes in which the POV changed throughout the scene. I don't think that's necessary at all, and sometimes I was left wondering what the change really added to the story, along with it being confusing.
Characters & World: I really like the characters in this story. SJM seems to love writing leads who make mistakes, but that makes the story more realistic. There are A TON of characters and types of creatures in this book, from the inner circle to quite a few side characters. At times, I felt overwhelmed by the number of characters who popped in and out of the story, but SJM does a good job of reminding you who someone is if it's been a while since you've seen them. Even though this book is known for its heavy world building, don't stress about knowing every detail. Things will still make sense! I'm looking forward to re-reading the CC books at some point because I know there are so many details I'll pick up on the second time through.
Plot: To be honest, the plot can feel a little convoluted at times, but it feels like this book and the first CC book are leading up to a lot happening in the next book.
Relationships: I'm a fan of the pairings in this book, but I think it's important to note that there are several explicit scenes.
Overall, I'm really liking the way CC is going. My one complaint, which is why I didn't give 5 stars, is that the POV switches way too much! I generally don't like POV changes, but I still read a lot of books with them. However, in this book, there were several scenes in which the POV changed throughout the scene. I don't think that's necessary at all, and sometimes I was left wondering what the change really added to the story, along with it being confusing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Slavery, and Violence