House of Earth and Blood

The first instalment of the EPIC Crescent City series from multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. House of Earth and Blood introduces readers to Bryce Quinlan, a half-Fae and half-human party girl whose life takes a dark turn when a brutal murder rocks the vibrant city of Lunathion, better known as Crescent City. Initially living her dream life, filled with hedonistic nights and carefree days, Bryce's world is shattered by unimaginable loss. Two years later, she navigates the city's after-hours scene not for pleasure but to escape her pain. The story takes a thrilling turn when the murderer strikes again, forcing Bryce to confront her haunted past. Enter Hunt Athalar, a brooding and infamous Fallen angel, tasked with surveilling Bryce. Together, they must unravel a complex web of secrets and lies that spans the underbelly of Crescent City, from its dark clubs to its most sacred realms. As they delve deeper into their investigation, the stakes grow higher, and they uncover ancient forces awakening from eons of slumber. House of Earth and Blood is a blockbuster modern fantasy set in a divided world where one woman must uncover the truth to seek her revenge. The narrative is richly woven with suspense, heartache, and breath-taking revelations, where the price of freedom often comes at an unimaginable cost. Bryce and Hunt’s journey is not merely a quest for justice but also a path to self-discovery, as they navigate their own dark pasts and the bonds of their burgeoning relationship. Their quest leads them across warring continents and down to the deepest levels of Hel, unveiling long-hidden truths and mythologies. With unforgettable characters 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. Praise for House of Earth and Blood:

‘Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan’ - Time

‘Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James’ - Telegraph

‘Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight’ - Guardian

‘Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish’ - Mail

5 reader reviews for House of Earth and Blood *

‘I DEVOURED this book. I could not stop gobbling up the words, I loved it so much’

‘This book in one word... Epic! And I wholeheartedly mean that! Read it and then tell everyone you know, and their Granny, to read it too! It's just that good!’

‘It was brilliant, I was gripped, absolutely loved it, bits of it I forgot to breathe as I was reading. One of the best books I’ve read in a long time’

‘I don't even know where to start. This is by far THE BEST BOOK SJM HAS EVER WRITTEN’

‘Another incredible book by my favourite author - the depths of the world she builds and each character are just indescribable - what a wonderful talent to have to write at this level - no one else is doing it better’