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Crescent City
5.0 (3 ratings)

Crescent City

House of Earth and Blood

A #1 New York Times bestseller!

Sarah J. Maas's brand-new CRESCENT CITY series begins 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.

Pages: 803

ISBN: 9781635574043

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5.0

3 ratings

Nathalie G.

Sep 10, 2026
This book started a little slow for me but once I got into it I couldn't stop. The emotional rollercoaster it had me on was unbelievable. I loved the twists. I loved the action. I loved the angst.
There were things that made me want to throw something but I'll not post spoilers here. Definitely have tissues on hand if you're a crier.

Beth .

Mar 15, 2026
Loved it. I didn’t think I’d read anymore SJM after disliking the ACOTAR series so much (to me it was disappointing after the TOG series,) but I was convinced to try and I’m glad I was. This one kept me up way too late a few times because I couldn’t put it down.

Annette C.

Mar 7, 2026
I love this series