February 2022 Not First in a Series BOTM - House of Sky and Breath, by Sarah J. Maas

[Alaina]

Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds.

The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri’s power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebels’ plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for what’s right. And they’ve never been very good at staying silent.

In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode―and the people who will do anything to save it.

**This BOTM thread will be open until March 5th @ Midnight (in your time zone)**

[Alaina]

I just got this in the mail yesterday! So, I'm definitely going to reread the first book this weekend!

[Dr. Andy]

ch 11 (view spoiler)[I wonder if Sofie is alive. I’m really hoping she is. And wait if Hypaxia is also a necromancer does this mean Danika could come back!? 👀 (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

ch 26 (view spoiler)[ Hmm so many moving pieces. Curious to see where everything goes. I love when Aidas shows up! He is one of my faves. I really hope we get to see more of Bryce actually learning to and wielding her power. I definitely didn't think Cormac was going to be a rebel! (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

ch 39 (view spoiler)[ The bone quarter shit was interesting. I want to know more about Bryce's powers. I wonder what would happen if she and Hunt powered each other? Or like can Hunt power the Starborn sword? So many questions. Also what the fuck happened with the mystics and that prince of Hel!? Yikes. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

ch 59 (view spoiler)[I want to know who Day is so badly!! I’m really thinking it could be Celestina rn. Also I can’t believe Bryce and Hunt are truly endgame. Is this evolution on SJMs part!? (hide spoiler)]

Ch 66 (view spoiler)[OMFG THAT WOLF IS A FENDIR!?! No way!! Fuck someone definitely needs to rescue her. Also I really hope Tharion leaves the River queen and her daughter. I did not see Baxian being Danikas mate coming. It’s so not fair she’s dead 😩 (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Finished (view spoiler)[ what the fuck. idk how to feel about Rhysand and Feyre showing up in the end. But I don't think I'm a fan. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Prologue: ngl, I'm confused lol

[Jenn]

Andy wrote: "ch 11 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ i wouldnt be shocked if Danika somehow came back considering how much shes still a apart of the story (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Chapter 15: (view spoiler)[ umm hello, cormac is agent silverbow? I am shook (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Jenn wrote: "Andy wrote: "ch 11 [spoilers removed]"

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I want it to happen so badly!!

[Dr. Andy]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 15: [spoilers removed]"

ACCURATE!

[Jenn]

Andy wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Chapter 15: [spoilers removed]"

ACCURATE!"

RIGHT???

[Jenn]

Part 1: (view spoiler)[ ok so can we talk about how the sword reacted to bryce and killed a reaper? Pretty sure its hers whether she wants it or not. Also, daybright - i have a couple of theories: first that its ruhns bethrothed, but she already had an alterego so i dont know if thay would happen again. My other thought is Celestina cause something is up with her (hide spoiler)]

[Alicia]

I'm jumping in!

[Alicia]

(view spoiler)[I don't know how I feel about the Rhysand ending... That would pretty much be meaningless to anyone who starts with this series. But I did not see it coming.
And Bryce and Hunt are for real! No partner changes, MATES! (hide spoiler)]

Has end spoilers!!! Do NOT read until the end!

[Dr. Andy]

Jenn wrote: "Part 1: [spoilers removed]"

I had similar theories!

[Dr. Andy]

Alicia wrote: "[spoilers removed]..."

If anyone else is still reading do NOT open this until the end. This has spoilers about the ending.

[Jenn]

Andy wrote: "Alicia wrote: "[spoilers removed]..."

If anyone else is still reading do NOT open this until the end. This has spoilers about the ending."

Thank you for the heads up!

[Aly]

Andy wrote: "Alicia wrote: "[spoilers removed]..."

If anyone else is still reading do NOT open this until the end. This has spoilers about the ending."

Thanks Andy

[Aly]

Ch 1-10 (view spoiler)[ I'm very interested in the girl at the beginning. I think she's a fire bird they said? I hope she got free and is still out there.

I wish Bryce and Hunt were together and I'm kind of disappointed they aren't. Hopefully that changes soon, though now there's another contender. Hmm.... (hide spoiler)]

[Alicia]

Andy wrote: "Alicia wrote: "[spoilers removed]..."

If anyone else is still reading do NOT open this until the end. This has spoilers about the ending."

Whoops, I added bits in. Sorry guys

[Dr. Andy]

Aly wrote: "Ch 1-10 [spoilers removed]..."

(view spoiler)[ Yeah more about Sophie is coming soon. I think she was a thunderbird? And you will get answers about Bryce and Hunt eventually... (hide spoiler)]

[Alicia]

Day spoilers (view spoiler)[ So the white stone was the bit that cinched it for me. Why would she do that twice? It wasn't sadistic in anyway, and both times someone was signalled. Then the fountain just confirmed everything. (hide spoiler)]

[Alicia]

Damn I love Bryce. She still makes mistakes but it unapologetically herself and does what needs doing. (view spoiler)[She sould totally play the spoiler princess and throw everyone off, like her party girl persona. She and the new crew at the end are going to make a weird team. I'm thinking Bryce and F will be besties. (hide spoiler)]

[Alicia]

Jenn wrote: "Andy wrote: "ch 11 [spoilers removed]"

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(view spoiler)[ New theory: Danika isn't actually dead, she found a way to transfer her consiousness to another realm and is waiting for Bryce to find her, which is why she made sure Bryce had the horn (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Alicia wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Andy wrote: "ch 11 [spoilers removed]"

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I'd be down for that!

[Jenn]

Alicia wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Andy wrote: "ch 11 [spoilers removed]"

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Ooh thats an interesting theory!

[Jenn]

Part 2: (view spoiler)[ well shit, the hind now knows theyre all working together and were at a rebel base. I wonder how bryce will talk her way out of it. Its sad that sophie is actually dead, i was hoping yo find her with her brother. But i can say that i am almost 100% sure that Day is Celestina. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Andy wrote: "ch 11 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ It would be awesome if Hypaxia could bring back Danika! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 15: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I was surprised Cormac was a spy, but who is Agent Silverbow lol. Was he in the prologue? (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

End of part 1 (view spoiler)[ Pretty awesome that the sword killed a reaper, what?!

Is Day actually Hypaxia? Also, why is Ruhn cheating on her? I get maybe their marriage is arranged, but I think they have chemistry and like them as a couple. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Aly wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Chapter 15: [spoilers removed]"

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Haha (view spoiler)[ He was briefly mentioned in the prologue. He was the guy helping Sophie and her brother escape (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ what the fuck? I hoenstly dont know how i feel about this. I feel like rhys and freya are very different breed than what fits in this book. I really want to know how this plays out but honestly i wanted to see bryce in hel (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Andy wrote: "ch 39 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[the mystic part was so weird and I feel so bad for them. They're barely living at this point.

I do think if Bryce and Hunt combined their powers, they could do anything (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

End of part 2 (view spoiler)[ Wow, a lot happened in those last few chapters! Hunt and Bryce are actual mates and he goes crazy when she's threatened.
Poor Sofie is dead :( I hoped she would be okay.

I think Ithan and the dragon might be a couple. There seems to be something there.

Pippa is a psycho for real. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Jenn wrote: "Part 2: [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Ooh Day is Celestina! That would make total sense. I was hoping Ruhn would actually get with Hypaxia, but it doesn't look like that will happen. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Hoping to jump into this book either tomorrow or Friday! Super excited!!

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Hoping to jump into this book either tomorrow or Friday! Super excited!!"

So interested to see what you think!

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Hoping to jump into this book either tomorrow or Friday! Super excited!!"

So interested to see what you think!"

I've just been staring at the book for days. I realllllly need to dive into it lol.

[Jenn]

Aly wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Part 2: [spoilers removed]"

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same! (view spoiler)[ I really like Ruhn and Hypaxia together. I think they could help each other so much. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Andy wrote: "ch 59 [spoilers removed]

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@ch 59 I want to know too! It's killing me

[Aly]

Andy wrote: "ch 59 [spoilers removed]

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@Ch 66 (view spoiler)[ So many reveals! I'm still dying at Hypaxia and Celestine being together, then we learn Baxian was Danika's mate. And now the wolf being held is related to Danika! What is happening ah!! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Finished: Um WTF was that?! I don't know how to feel right now. (view spoiler)[ I absolutely did not see that coming. I haven't been the biggest ACOTAR fan since Nesta's book, so I'm unsure about a crossover.

I was looking forward to seeing Bryce in Hel with Aidas and bringing the pain! I guess I'll have to stew over this for a bit. I'm also surprised the Hide (aka Lydia) is Day and I wonder how that will go.

Lastly, did anyone else think that maybe Feyre's world is in the future? I know they don't have technology, but when they said the language hadn't been spoken for a long time it made me wonder. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Prologue: (view spoiler)[A THUNDERBIRD? How cool is that? Also, did she die? Or like live? I have so many questions right now. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Jenn wrote: "Prologue: ngl, I'm confused lol"

SAME

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Prologue: [spoilers removed]"

I had to read the prologue twice to understand it all lol

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Prologue: [spoilers removed]"

I had to read the prologue twice to understand it all lol"

LOL I feel like I might be doing that because work interrupted me in the beginning.

[Alaina]

Today is the last day to post on this thread! Tomorrow it will be closed.

[Alaina]

Ch 1-10: (view spoiler)[Bryce is taking no one’s shit today. I hope she doesn’t marry the douche and ends up with hunt. I will be pissed if they don’t end up together. (hide spoiler)]