House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) in On The Same Page

Feb 21, 2024 Christina Garcia rated it it was amazing

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5⭐️

The first 75% of the book was world building and was going to be nothing more than a 4 star book introducing me to a unique and complex world…then part IV hit. The last 25% of the book made me cry and I was sitting on the edge of my seat the entire time.

Also, an epilogue?? This book was so unlike anything I have read by SJM and I am excited to continue.

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Jan 08, 2023 Sarah rated it it was amazing

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the world building was super complex, but i love that in a fantasy book! it's kinda like a zootopia retelling and i loved it!! ...more

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Jan 23, 2025 naomi ♡ rated it liked it

The book was a mess…
I enjoyed its weirdly connected plot points and interesting characters but I feel like the story lost its potential when SJM tried to include ever single fantasy element existent… why are we combining werewolves with fae and vampires and angels and witches and where are the mermaids coming from?
The story would have been much more enjoyable focusing on one or a few of these elements only which would’ve also allowed for a better structured storyline that wouldn’t feel so lengt ...more

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Jun 05, 2022 Cora Barker rated it did not like it

I can't take it anymore.....half way through the book and nothing happens. NOTHING, just non-stop investigation and googly-eyes....

An the constant use of Alpha-hole.....SERIOUSLY?!?

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