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House of Earth and Blood
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Bound by blood.
Tempted by desire.
Unleashed by destiny.
Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge th ...more
Tempted by desire.
Unleashed by destiny.
Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge th ...more
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"Light it up, bitch."
Did I cry? Twice
Is this my favorite SJM book? No
Do I need the next book? Immediately
I have A LOT of feelings on the first book in the Crescent City series so I'm going to do us all a favor and just get straight into all the things I liked and didn't like about this!
What I Liked
👯♀️ The emphasis of friendship. Y'all mind if I scream for a sec? I didn't read the synopsis before I picked up this book and the last time I read it was months ago, so imagine my surprise whe ...more
Did I cry? Twice
Is this my favorite SJM book? No
Do I need the next book? Immediately
I have A LOT of feelings on the first book in the Crescent City series so I'm going to do us all a favor and just get straight into all the things I liked and didn't like about this!
What I Liked
👯♀️ The emphasis of friendship. Y'all mind if I scream for a sec? I didn't read the synopsis before I picked up this book and the last time I read it was months ago, so imagine my surprise whe ...more
4.5 Stars
I know it's not "cool" to like SJM books anymore...all the cool kids say she's tired, she doesn't have enough "rep" in her books, she's too trope-y, her males are too "masculine," angels and fae have been done too many times before, blah, blah, fucking blah...
I'm not here to rate the literary elements here, people.
I'm not here to ferret out any imagined or un-imagined social warrior stances in a barely adult Urban Fantasy book meant for entertainment.
And this was scrumptious.
Was the b ...more
I know it's not "cool" to like SJM books anymore...all the cool kids say she's tired, she doesn't have enough "rep" in her books, she's too trope-y, her males are too "masculine," angels and fae have been done too many times before, blah, blah, fucking blah...
I'm not here to rate the literary elements here, people.
I'm not here to ferret out any imagined or un-imagined social warrior stances in a barely adult Urban Fantasy book meant for entertainment.
And this was scrumptious.
Was the b ...more
Okay, I just need to stop. Stop it, Emily. At this point I can't say anything negative about Maas because it is 100% my own fault for continuing to pick up her books, hoping for... for what? That she will suddenly give me back the fun frivolities of the first two Throne of Glass books? Clearly, I am deluded if that is the case.
I'm actually going to return this book. It turned up yesterday; a $20 preorder I have no memory of making. Was I drunk? Hormonal? Sleep-deprived? Who knows? Could have bee ...more
I'm actually going to return this book. It turned up yesterday; a $20 preorder I have no memory of making. Was I drunk? Hormonal? Sleep-deprived? Who knows? Could have bee ...more
I’ve been silent for too long and can no longer bear to keep this inside:
Since this is Adult, I'm begging SJM to stop using weirdly elaborate euphemisms to describe a man's genitalia and just say "cock". Please. I can't take another "velvet wrapped steel". I'm not strong enough. Also, please don't refer to people as male and female. What is this? Animal Planet?
Since this is Adult, I'm begging SJM to stop using weirdly elaborate euphemisms to describe a man's genitalia and just say "cock". Please. I can't take another "velvet wrapped steel". I'm not strong enough. Also, please don't refer to people as male and female. What is this? Animal Planet?
Mar 01, 2017
Ishmeen
marked it as to-read
me on an everyday basis: I’m so over angels and demons tbh
me after the official synopsis release of Crescent City: I WILL READ ANYTHING THIS WOMAN WRITES SIGN ME UP FOR ANGELS AND SHAPESHIFTERS YAS
me after the official synopsis release of Crescent City: I WILL READ ANYTHING THIS WOMAN WRITES SIGN ME UP FOR ANGELS AND SHAPESHIFTERS YAS
I'm bald.
SJM: faerie-folk! winged warriors! a vibrant city! a world on the brink of war! heart-pounding romance!
everybody: ACOTAR!
SJM: wut?
everybody: wut?
everybody: ACOTAR!
SJM: wut?
everybody: wut?
this is the best book i will read in 2020.
so let it be written, so let it be done.
amen.
so let it be written, so let it be done.
amen.
4.5 stars
I have an effing headache! I flew through this book like a psycho! I skimmed a lot of stuff I didn’t give two shits about.
And to be honest, while I do like the main characters, there were other characters that I loved more and I got invested in them and wanting to know more about them, got all excited. BUT, the hell was I thinking, this was like ALL the books you never invest in a character or characters. They are dust in the wind....
Now I’m just still .....
I will reread on Audio soon b ...more
I have an effing headache! I flew through this book like a psycho! I skimmed a lot of stuff I didn’t give two shits about.
And to be honest, while I do like the main characters, there were other characters that I loved more and I got invested in them and wanting to know more about them, got all excited. BUT, the hell was I thinking, this was like ALL the books you never invest in a character or characters. They are dust in the wind....
Now I’m just still .....
I will reread on Audio soon b ...more
Sarah J Maas really does own my ass!
I was anticipating this book like no tomorrow and whilst it wasn't perfect for me, I fell in love with the story regardless.
I'm not going to go into too much detail. Just discover the book for yourself, darn it!
BUT I loved the world-building. There was so much to it, so rich and full and whilst for others it felt info-dumpy, this was one of my favourite aspects. I can see it getting confusing, but I relished in the way the world was introduced and the way sh ...more
I was anticipating this book like no tomorrow and whilst it wasn't perfect for me, I fell in love with the story regardless.
I'm not going to go into too much detail. Just discover the book for yourself, darn it!
BUT I loved the world-building. There was so much to it, so rich and full and whilst for others it felt info-dumpy, this was one of my favourite aspects. I can see it getting confusing, but I relished in the way the world was introduced and the way sh ...more
The Written Review:
Just a fun little BookTube Video all about some fabulous literary worlds!
Bryce Quinlan lives in a world full of fae, werewolves, angels and demons...and in a world full of high-rise apartments, internet and cell phones.
"See, that right there is the problem. You and the whole rest of the world seem to think I exist just to find someone like him."
"The forcast didn't call for rain." She scowled at the sky. "Someone must be throwing a tantrum."Crescent City is t ...more
2 stars baby. I promise there will be no spoilers in this review, I’m not a monster. Warning: this review is long.
Let’s begin with what kept me going throughout this entire book: my stupid tallies.
My Stupid Tallies:
Characters snarling: 108. This physically hurt me tbh.
Characters being described with golden/tan skin: 22. The woke queen is back ladies and gentlemales, with another racially ambiguous cast that lets her imagine them as white but defend herself if people ever say she has n ...more
Let’s begin with what kept me going throughout this entire book: my stupid tallies.
My Stupid Tallies:
Characters snarling: 108. This physically hurt me tbh.
Characters being described with golden/tan skin: 22. The woke queen is back ladies and gentlemales, with another racially ambiguous cast that lets her imagine them as white but defend herself if people ever say she has n ...more
4.75/5 ⭐
Full review on my Blog: The Dacian She-Wolf 🐺
“Let someone in, give them the power to hurt you, and they’d do exactly that, in the end.”
When I saw 800+ pages I got a bit scared.
Okay, a bit more.
But then...
...I LITERALLY HALTED ABSOLUTELY FUCKING EVERYTHING TO READ THIS BOOK AND I DON’T REGRET A THING.
It’s been amazing.
AMAZING.
At this point in life, I don’t even want to question anymore this woman’s books.
The world-building, as usual, is fabulous. I really love the fact that this world ...more
Full review on my Blog: The Dacian She-Wolf 🐺
“Let someone in, give them the power to hurt you, and they’d do exactly that, in the end.”
When I saw 800+ pages I got a bit scared.
Okay, a bit more.
But then...
...I LITERALLY HALTED ABSOLUTELY FUCKING EVERYTHING TO READ THIS BOOK AND I DON’T REGRET A THING.
It’s been amazing.
AMAZING.
At this point in life, I don’t even want to question anymore this woman’s books.
The world-building, as usual, is fabulous. I really love the fact that this world ...more
Jan 18, 2019
;3
added it
can't wait for the 7000 paged textbook about badly written sex and orgasms that make distant planets explode
Jun 02, 2019
Nenia ⚔️ Queen of Villainy ⚔️ Campbell
rated it
did not like it
Recommended to Nenia ⚔️ Queen of Villainy ⚔️ by:
Amanda ☕
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Gather around, my friends, and pull up several seats. I give you my worst book of 2020. My god.
My first introduction to Sarah J. Maas's work was through THRONE OF GLASS, which sounded kind of like POISON STUDY when I heard the premise: a disgraced assassin fighting for the saving of a kingdom? YAS. But POISON STUDY was a much better book. "But no," said the Stans. "You have to read the entire series. It gets better." Well, I read all sev ...more
Series Predictions:
• badass heroine. she's so special, so beautiful
• everyone is in love with her
• love interest #1 introduced
• but wait
• FAE (oh sorry, it's sidhe now i guess)
• love interest #2 introduced; gross alpha male (totallyfae sidhe)
• something about a mate bond
• shows abusive tendencies towards MC but that's okay because he has a ~troubled~ past and all transgressions are forgiven
• as a matter of fact, those abusive actions are portrayed as swoon-worthy and #relationshipgoals
• ori ...more
• badass heroine. she's so special, so beautiful
• everyone is in love with her
• love interest #1 introduced
• but wait
• FAE (oh sorry, it's sidhe now i guess)
• love interest #2 introduced; gross alpha male (totally
• something about a mate bond
• shows abusive tendencies towards MC but that's okay because he has a ~troubled~ past and all transgressions are forgiven
• as a matter of fact, those abusive actions are portrayed as swoon-worthy and #relationshipgoals
• ori ...more
May 16, 2018
Melanie
rated it
liked it
Shelves:
read-in-2020,
new-adult,
fae,
paranormal,
signed,
shifters,
fantasy,
romance,
angels,
vampires
Jan 26, 2019
Chelsea Humphrey
marked it as dnf-lost-interest
Instead of pushing ahead, I decided to just read the spoiler synopsis, and I think I made the right choice. I won't be rating this one, but it's safe to say this series just isn't for me. While I'll be continuing on with the ACOTAR series if she decides to finally keep going (honestly why didn't we get Cassian and Nesta's story before THIS??), but this is where I part ways with Crescent City.
May 28, 2019
Hamad
marked it as to-read
Stop judging readers for reading SJM books (Because she is problematic) while you nearly worship J.K. Rowling and make her fortune grow to billions!
(My problem is not with the fact that some find SJM books problematic but with the fact that they judge other readers and attack us for enjoying them!!)
(My problem is not with the fact that some find SJM books problematic but with the fact that they judge other readers and attack us for enjoying them!!)
Mar 26, 2020
• Lindsey Dahling •
rated it
it was ok
Shelves:
lindsey-marti-book-club,
its-a-no-from-me-dawg
How most authors approach writing an adult book: “I’m going to delve in to some dark, gritty topics. Readers will truly feel the pain of the characters struggling to cope with the world around them.”
How SJM approached writing an adult book:
“SHIT FUCK BALLS FUCK FUCK FUCKING SHIT HOLY FUCKING MOTHER OF FUCK YOU FUCKER WHAT THE BALLSAC YOU SON OF A BITCH FUCKING FUCKITY CUNT RAG.”
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I’m finally ready to write this damn review. Please note that I AM actually a big SJM fan, whic ...more
How SJM approached writing an adult book:
“SHIT FUCK BALLS FUCK FUCK FUCKING SHIT HOLY FUCKING MOTHER OF FUCK YOU FUCKER WHAT THE BALLSAC YOU SON OF A BITCH FUCKING FUCKITY CUNT RAG.”
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I’m finally ready to write this damn review. Please note that I AM actually a big SJM fan, whic ...more
Apr 03, 2019
Mary S. R.
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
fans of urban fantasy
Shelves:
fantasy,
new-adult,
mental-health,
feminism,
romance,
mystery,
faves,
all-time-faves,
adult
4.9 WTF STARS! Excuse me while I borrow a phrase from Fynn to convey my very sophisticated language while reading this monster of a book: what the fucking fuck.
Reading HOEAB is like listening to rock (maybe goth, punk, or alternative): the hard edge, the dark vibe, the pacing that goes from low to explosions and thunder. Though this book was not perfect. And yes, it fell shorter than the revolutionary it could've been in the book industry. Nonetheless, ...more
Memento Mori.
Remember that you will die.
Reading HOEAB is like listening to rock (maybe goth, punk, or alternative): the hard edge, the dark vibe, the pacing that goes from low to explosions and thunder. Though this book was not perfect. And yes, it fell shorter than the revolutionary it could've been in the book industry. Nonetheless, ...more
The last 200 pages of this book.....
I AM DECEASED.
Say what you want about SJM, but there's a reason why her books (fucking FIFTEEN+ books) are still super popular and profiting.
My head needs to pull my brain together after all that.
Twitter | Bookstagram | Youtube | ...more
I AM DECEASED.
Say what you want about SJM, but there's a reason why her books (fucking FIFTEEN+ books) are still super popular and profiting.
My head needs to pull my brain together after all that.
Twitter | Bookstagram | Youtube | ...more
Update: Sarah sold signed copies, but the shipping cost a fortune so all I have left to do now is wait and buy the regular copy. God, please make it March already.
Fuck my life, This is the most beautiful cover I’ve ever seen 😍
Fuck my life, This is the most beautiful cover I’ve ever seen 😍
Actual Rating: 4.5 stars
Wow, that was a RIDE! First things first:
1) You can see my reading vlog on my YouTube channel HERE: https://youtu.be/TkCRid7deIs
2) No, there actually isn't all that much smut in this book. A few steamier scenes very late in the book that are quite tame and serve for needed character/relationship development. There are a lot of references to sex throughout and the MC Bryce (half-human, half-Fae, supposed party girl but with unexpected depths and a complicated background) ...more
Wow, that was a RIDE! First things first:
1) You can see my reading vlog on my YouTube channel HERE: https://youtu.be/TkCRid7deIs
2) No, there actually isn't all that much smut in this book. A few steamier scenes very late in the book that are quite tame and serve for needed character/relationship development. There are a lot of references to sex throughout and the MC Bryce (half-human, half-Fae, supposed party girl but with unexpected depths and a complicated background) ...more
seriously, why is the average rating stuck to 4.54 ?? several days ago i saw 4.54 and it's still the same???
YAASS ARGHARGHHHH! FINISHED READING THIS WHERE IS MY OSCAR???
MOVE ASIDE THE WORD 'MATE' COZ HERE COMES THE WORD SHIT!
I mean, who's surprised I gave this 5 stars?
Not me.
Likable main character who had an amazing friendship.
Brooding love interest
a world filled with fae, werewolves, mer people, witches and humans..an urban fantasy.
Gah I loved every second of this book.
Does that make me trash? I'm not sure...
Not me.
Likable main character who had an amazing friendship.
Brooding love interest
a world filled with fae, werewolves, mer people, witches and humans..an urban fantasy.
Gah I loved every second of this book.
Does that make me trash? I'm not sure...
This book was good!!!!!!!!!!
And I'm angry about it?
Get ready for a mostly rambling rant/rave review of how this book got 5 stars from me.
But first, a warning: I don't usually curse in my reviews, but this one might get a little more colorful than usual. In honor of Bryce and the fact that unlike SJM's previous characters, she can freely curse.
Beware.
Also, don't worry, this has no spoilers. At least, I don't think it does. But then again, maybe? Like, low-key, but then again a lot of these thin ...more
And I'm angry about it?
Get ready for a mostly rambling rant/rave review of how this book got 5 stars from me.
But first, a warning: I don't usually curse in my reviews, but this one might get a little more colorful than usual. In honor of Bryce and the fact that unlike SJM's previous characters, she can freely curse.
Beware.
Also, don't worry, this has no spoilers. At least, I don't think it does. But then again, maybe? Like, low-key, but then again a lot of these thin ...more
Dec 02, 2018
Virginia Ronan ♥ Herondale ♥
marked it as to-read
BE STILL, MY BEATING HEART!!!
I'm in love with this gorgeous cover! <333
Gosh! Whoever drew this is an amazing artist!
Now I can't wait to hold this in my hands! =)))
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Just when I started to wonder what I'm going to do with the rest of my life after I'm done with Sarah's "Throne of Glass" series I saw this on my feed!
Call it fate or divine intervention, either way I'm more than just ready for this! XD
Bring it on, Sarah! Let us suffer, love, hope and dream once more! ...more
I'm in love with this gorgeous cover! <333
Gosh! Whoever drew this is an amazing artist!
Now I can't wait to hold this in my hands! =)))
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Just when I started to wonder what I'm going to do with the rest of my life after I'm done with Sarah's "Throne of Glass" series I saw this on my feed!
Call it fate or divine intervention, either way I'm more than just ready for this! XD
Bring it on, Sarah! Let us suffer, love, hope and dream once more! ...more
May 22, 2016
elena
marked it as on-hold
march 16, 2020
college classes got moved online.
i moved back to my city, santa fe, from denver. so that means i had to return this book to the library of denver because i couldn't bring it to santa fe with me for 2 weeks.
so this book is on hold until i can get my hands on it again.
i would buy it, but i don't want to. i'm scared i won't like it and i hate spending money on books i dislike. i'd rather wait
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march 13, 2020
i have finally begun reading again. of co ...more
college classes got moved online.
i moved back to my city, santa fe, from denver. so that means i had to return this book to the library of denver because i couldn't bring it to santa fe with me for 2 weeks.
so this book is on hold until i can get my hands on it again.
i would buy it, but i don't want to. i'm scared i won't like it and i hate spending money on books i dislike. i'd rather wait
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march 13, 2020
i have finally begun reading again. of co ...more
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