March 2020 First in a Series BOTM - House of Earth and Blood, by Sarah J. Maas

[Alaina]

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas launches her brand-new CRESCENT CITY series with House of Earth and Blood: the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance.

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 their deaths.

Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose—to assassinate his boss’s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he’s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.

As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City’s underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion—one that could set them both free, if they’d only let it.

With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom—and the power of love.

[Felicia]

I GOT MY COPY IN THE MAIL TODAY! I'M STARTING THIS THE SECOND I GET HOME!!! :D

[BabyLunLun]

Chapter 3 (view spoiler)[ I like it so far. And I want to know what loophole in the law allow Briggs to be release ? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ What the hell is a first light?
Damn how did this happen? The pack of devils is supposed to be so bad ass (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ ook something fishy is going on about Bryce and the water she drank and 3 days (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[ Wow so Bryce is the daughter of The Autumn King (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ wasn't really shock at this turn of events

And Jesiba must be playing 3P (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ Kinda bored with the story as of right now. I saw someone say it need to get to Chapter 94 to really get good. Feels like ages away (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)[ very smart Bryce very smart tricking Hunt like that (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 21 (view spoiler)[ ok so far is Star Eater and Prince of the Pit the same person? (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 23 (view spoiler)[ well well why didn't bryce know it was Micah when she save him? She would have recognized its him the moment he come to the gallery (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 38 (view spoiler)[ starting to get interesting and I enjoy Bryce and Hunt 's slow burn romance (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 54 (view spoiler)[ again loving this slow burn romance (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 63 (view spoiler)[ that was heartbreaking (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 66 (view spoiler)[ why does Micah even assigned Bryce on the case when he already have it all figured out (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 71 (view spoiler)[ everything hurts so much (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 77 (view spoiler)[ AHHHHH (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 79 (view spoiler)[ I got no words. Poor Lehabah (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 85 (view spoiler)[ I dont care much of the fight scene (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I think the only thing I like about this is the slow burn romance and not full of smut. Otherwise the concept is same as TOG (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

ugh I'm just waiting for my copy!!

[Kelly]

I just got my copy in the mail! I don't know when I'll get to it but I'm happy to see it on my shelves :P

[Alaina]

I just got my copy!! Super excited to dive into this but I should probably catch up on my BR's/ARCs first :(

[Dr. Andy]

Alaina wrote: "I just got my copy!! Super excited to dive into this but I should probably catch up on my BR's/ARCs first :("

Nahhhh, read this first lol

[Felicia]

I'm sad to say I've still only read 40 pages of this. And I just don't care to pick it back up at the moment. I should try to force myself. But I just can't. Lol.

[Dr. Andy]

Dude!!! I finished in a day and a half lmao. Pick it back up!! At least one more chapter

[Felicia]

Andrea wrote: "Dude!!! I finished in a day and a half lmao. Pick it back up!! At least one more chapter"

Maybe, we'll see. Lol. I tried the day it came out. Got 19 pages in and fell asleep for an hour. Tried the next day and got 21 pages in then fell asleep again.

LITERALLY FELL ASLEEP READING AT 5PM ANDY! Lmfao.

[Dr. Andy]

omg you are the worst!!!

[Felicia]

I know. LMFAO.

[BabyLunLun]

Felicia wrote: "I'm sad to say I've still only read 40 pages of this. And I just don't care to pick it back up at the moment. I should try to force myself. But I just can't. Lol."


I am also taking forever to read this. Wasn't bad but I wouldn't say its engaging.

[Keri]

Finally got my copy!!! 😁

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 6 (view spoiler)[ OMG WHAT!!! Okay just tear my heart out, I thought Danika was supposed to be a main character!! :((((( I really loved her. And I'm so sad Connor and & Bryce won't have a chance to see what could've been (hide spoiler)]

Ch. 35 (view spoiler)[ Okay the msytery is under way!! I'm so excited to see where this will go. I already love Hunt and Bryce working together. And what's this business with the Horn hmmm. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch 80 (view spoiler)[ My emotions are all over the gods damned place omg!!! I can't believe Hunt lied to Bryce about what he was doing and the fact that he had some answers but purposefully withheld them. WHY MUST YOU KILL ME LIKE THIS HUNT.

When Micah left the summit oh I knew shit was going down. And it was him ALL ALONG!!! Holy eff man. just utter craziness. But damn Bryce is a badass, just vacuuming him up afterward like it's no big deal. KILLED ME. But also Lehabah :(((((( (hide spoiler)]

Finished!! (view spoiler)[ I knew SJM couldn't write a series without an outrageously powered female MC at some point. So glad I wasn't disappointed! I love the little eff you Bryce can throw at her father now that she's just a bit more powerful than him. But seeing Danika when Bryce did the drop was EVERYTHING.

I cannot wait to see what will happen to Crescent city next (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Part 1: (view spoiler)[ it's taking me some time to really get into this. I'm not really liking Bryce and this info dump is insane. Way too much information too fast. I've already forgotten most of what she's explained. But I am sad about Connor. I really wanted to see him get his date with Bryce. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Part 2: (view spoiler)[ ok the mystery is becoming interesting. I actually really like Ruhn. Still not a fan of Bryce. She's just very prickly. I wish the info dumping would stop and Maas would just focus on the characters we have now. I want to know what the Oracle said to bryce to react like that (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Part 3: (view spoiler)[ ok so i figured out the part about Danika so that was no surprise. But the part about hunt wanting the drugs just seems forced. Idk. It didn't fit with the rest of the story. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ so chapters 76-end were brilliant. I sobbed at that little fire sprites death. Loved the reveal of Bryce's power and how Danika helped her make the drop. Also the moment with Connor at the end tore at my heart. But still, it shouldn't take 75 chapters to get there (hide spoiler)]