In Sarah J. Maas’s House of Earth and Blood, Crescent City is in disarray. The humans have abandoned their homes and the vampires are taking over. One young woman must choose between saving her people or succumbing to blood lust herself if she wants to take back her city.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for readers who love science fiction and fantasy, especially those who enjoy tales of redemption.
Pros :
- Richly detailed world-building
- Compelling and flawed characters
- Exciting action scenes
Cons :
- It is the first book in a trilogy, so it may be difficult to get into
- It isScience Fiction and Fantasy, which some people may not enjoy
- It has been compared to Twilight, which could turn away some readers
Learn more about the author
Sarah J. Mass is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series, as well as A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and dog.
Reader Reviews
“Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series is set in a world where vampires have taken over and humans are forced to live in hiding. In House of Earth and Blood, the first book in the series, we follow Aelin Galathynius as she tries to reclaim her city from the vampires with help from her friends. This book has all of Sarah J. Mass’ trademarks- detailed world building, beautiful writing, complex characters and an exciting plot.”
“House of Earth and Blood is Sarah J. Maas’s enthralling new science fiction adventure set in a gritty world where vampires are taking over and humans are fleeing. The story follows Ara, the leader of Crescent City who must choose between saving her people or succumbing to blood lust herself if she wants to take back her city.”
“Miss Maas breathes new life into the stale vampire genre.”
“This book is full of Maas’s trademark lush descriptions, complicated characters, and powerful storytelling. If you’re a fan of her Throne of Glass series or any epic high fantasy tale, then you’ll definitely want to check out House of Earth and Blood.”