House of Earth and Blood - Sarah J. Maas

House of Earth and Blood The first book in the sensational Crescent City series, from the creator of ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas Dive into the explosive beginning of Crescent City, the epic fantasy series by #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas, the global phenomenon behind A Court of Thorns and Roses. Praised by TIME as a “fantasy fiction titan,” Maas delivers a gripping blend of romantasy, mystery, action, and urban magic in this unforgettable first instalment. BOUND BY BLOOD. TEMPTED BY DESIRE. UNLEASHED BY DESTINY. Bryce Quinlan thinks she has everything she wants—endless nights of music, partying, and pleasure in the vibrant city of Lunathion, known as Crescent City. But when a brutal, supernatural murder shatters her world, Bryce’s life spirals into grief and rage. Two years later, the killer strikes again. Assigned to protect her is Hunt Athalar, an infamous Fallen angel with a dark past of his own. Forced together, Bryce and Hunt must unravel a tangled web of magic, power, and ancient secrets lurking beneath the city’s glittering surface. Their investigation takes them from smoky nightclubs to warring territories and down into the deepest levels of Hel, where forgotten horrors are beginning to stir. As the danger rises, so does the fierce, slow-burning connection between them—one that neither of them expects, and both of them fear. A blockbuster modern fantasy filled with unforgettable characters, immersive world-building, and heart-stopping twists, House of Earth and Blood explores the cost of freedom, the ache of loss, and the unstoppable power of love. 5★ Reader Reviews: • “I DEVOURED this book… I loved it so much.” • “Epic! Tell everyone you know to read it.” • “Brilliant and gripping—one of the best books I’ve read in years.” • “THE BEST BOOK SJM HAS EVER WRITTEN.” • “No one else is doing it better—her world-building is indescribable.” Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, romantasy, and the emotional depth of Sarah J. Maas’s worldwide bestsellers.