Bloomsbury Publishing PLC House Of Earth and Blood

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Came in good condition

I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit cheesy but that’s exactly what I needed. It was hard remembering all the characters in the beginning but after a while you’ll get to know and love them. I bought the second book before I finished the first. Highly recommended.

Perfeito! Tudo. SJMaas is a God.

This book was an easy 5/5 and it is a book that I have thought plenty about despite finishing it last summer. SJM does an excellent job of creating the fantasy world that the Crescent City series is based in. The atmosphere and setting she creates for the various different parts of the city really produce vivid images in my mind of each of these locations e.g. Moonwood, Meat Market, Bone Quarter etc.I enjoyed seeing how Bryce's character developed from a carefree young girl into one of the most significant characters in Midgard. The character building was also great for various other characters such as Fury, Hunt and the Viper Queen. I thought SJM did a great job at portraying some of the more sinister characters in the book like the demon princes, The Autumn King and members of the Asteri. With these types of characters, their aura of power, invincibility, class and arrogance really came through well when reading their dialogue.The book was full of unexpected plot twists that kept me hooked to the storyline and these twists included unexpected characters being involved but also shocking secrets being exposed and graphic consequences at times too. The ending was shocking and suspense grew more and more towards the end of the book as it reached the ending. The scene where all the different houses show up one by one militarily for the major event towards the end was written amazingly and was my favourite scene. It was detailed, not rushed and oozed class.

Excellent story (a bit chaotic/ info dumpy in the beginning) but a must read link in the sjm universe. the physical book itself came a bit "broken in". It came in the Amazon bag which is likely why there is some damage vs a box w bubbles to protect it.

Soo.. I have picked up Throne of Glass and left the series after finishing ToG; because I wasn’t connecting to the characters or the story (#sorrynotsorry!) but I had high hopes from this humongous 800 page tome; becausea. It is an adult fantasy – and yes while, it isn’t a certainty that adults will behave maturely as compared to young adults; there is a higher probability that I will actually connect with these characters!b. Even if I didn’t connect with ToG; I had no problems with Maas’s writing style – I found it to be engaging, stimulating and with the capability of capturing my interest from the get go. So; I knew that the writing style of the author would be enjoyable to me!Now; coming to the actual review –I will not be able to actually summarize HOW MUCH I ENJOYED the experience of reading this tome, before I start to bore you; so let me make points:1. Bryce Quinlinn – a fiercely, sarcastic, rule breaking harpy with a heart that has been bruised and broken – more accurately damaged – is someone that I DID NOT like for more than half the book; and I am not sure if I still like her after completing the book. But I do know that I respect the heck out of her – she is strong, fierce and takes no notice of anyone else’s thoughts or opinions on her – or at least does her best not to!2. Hunt Athalar – a slave assassin who indenture is a burden he has no choice but to carry – and somehow doesn’t see a light at the end of a long, dark and bleak tunnel. So he keeps his head down, keeps moving forward one step at a time. He is gentle at heart; and even with his vicious reputation; it was easy to see that the trauma he endured shadows a kind and loyal heart!3. The multitude of characters playing a vital role in the world – there were so many; that it took me the whole book to keep them straight in my head – WE NEED A PREQUEL TO UNDERSTAND THIS WORLD!4. The element of having a mystery within a fantasy world was a brilliant stroke – the twists and turns; the revelations of betrayals, secrets and things that would make any weaker protagonist buckle just made Bryce and Hunt’s decisions & actions all the more believable! Trust me; once you get used to the world created by Maas; the book seems to fly – you just CANNOT stop reading!5. I adored that Maas made sure that there was no “saving the world” kind of responsibility thrust on the shoulders of the protagonists – which made the climax pretty darn perfect experience in my head – I swear; with both Bryce and Hunt being characters you just won’t like in the start; the growth they had to become characters I could respect and definitely want on my team – incredible!6. Last; but definitely NOT the least – the romance; this is an adult fantasy – the attraction between Hunt & Bryce was sizzling; slow burn and definitely angst ridden. But it was one that saw a conclusion within this book; so I am really hoping that the next book is all about a couple I am rooting *wink wink*If you have actually read through the whole review – kudos and now go pick up this book if any of the aspects seem to be of your liking – and if you are already a fan of Sarah J Maas; do I even need to say anything more?