House of Earth and Blood

by Sarah J. Maas
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  • ID: 7065
  • Added: 2025-12-10
  • Updated: 2025-12-31
  • ISBN: 9781408884409
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Published: 2020-03-03
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

Bryce Quinlan loves her life in Lunathion, also known as Crescent City, where every night is a party. However, her world comes crashing down when a brutal murder shakes the very foundations of the city. Two years later, Bryce is still haunted by the event, seeking only oblivion in the city's most notorious nightclubs. When the murderer strikes again and an infamous Fallen angel, Hunt Athalar, is assigned to watch her every move, Bryce knows she can't forget any longer./n/nAs Bryce and Hunt fight to unravel the mystery and confront their own dark pasts, they discover that the threads they tug ripple through the underbelly of the city, across warring continents, and down to the deepest levels of Hel. Things that have been sleeping for millennia are beginning to stir, and Bryce must uncover the truth to seek her revenge. Perfect for fans of Jessica Jones and True Blood, this blockbuster modern fantasy delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom, and the power of love.

Reviews
Mom with a Reading Problem · Lillian · 2024-02-09
excellent 5.00

This book is just as good, if not better, than previous reads. The detail and thought put into the story make it a captivating experience.

Lillian finds this book to be just as good, if not better, than her previous reads. She appreciates the intricate details and thoughtfulness that Sarah J. Maas puts into the story, making it a captivating experience. The characters and their development are particularly noteworthy, adding depth to the narrative. The blend of magic and technology creates a unique and engaging world that keeps readers hooked.

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    This book is just as good, if not better, than my first two read throughs.

    Maas puts so much detail and thought into the story that as a reader, you can't help but be drawn in.

    The characters and their development are particularly noteworthy, adding depth to the narrative.

What is Quinn Reading · Quinn · 2023-06-30
entertaining 3.50

Even a disappointing Maas novel is more entertaining than most other fantasy novels. The characters and world-building are compelling, but the pacing can be uneven.

Quinn highlights that even when Sarah J. Maas's books don't fully meet expectations, they still outshine many other fantasy novels. They praise the rich world-building and complex characters, which make the story absorbing. However, they note that the pacing can be uneven, with some parts feeling slow or info-dumpy. Despite this, the book's strengths keep readers engaged and turning the pages.

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    Even a 'disappointing' Maas novel is still more entertaining and absorbing than most other 'decent' fantasy novels.

    The characters and world-building are compelling, but the pacing can be uneven.

    The story is a rich tapestry of magic and technology, with detailed world-building and fantastic characters.

Novel Notions · 2022-03-22
engaging 3.50

The book is not perfect, with slow parts and info dumps, but it picks up and doesn't let go until the end. The blend of magic and technology is unique and engaging.

The reviewer acknowledges that House of Earth and Blood is not a perfect book. They mention that it can be slow and info-dumpy at times, but once it picks up, it doesn't let go until the end. The blend of magic and high-level technology creates a unique and engaging world. The detailed world-building and three-dimensional characters make the story compelling, despite its flaws. The reviewer appreciates the effort put into creating a rich and immersive narrative.

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    House of Earth and Blood is not a perfect book. It's slow and info-dumpy at times.

    But when it picks up, it doesn't let up until the end.

    The story is a fusion of magic and high-level technology, with epic and detailed world-building.

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