#176 in Fantasy
House of Earth and Blood
- 836
- Pages
- about 15 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 15 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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Our view
“House of Earth and Blood” is long, emotional romantasy: a murder investigation and a love story in a city of angels, fae and demons. Its admirers respond to the grief at its centre and to a final stretch where the twists arrive in quick succession. It runs to 836 pages; some readers find the opening slow and never warm to the characters. Best for those who can wait for the payoff.
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About the book
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.
Reading order · Crescent City
Full order & progress →- House of Earth and BloodThis book
8.48.4 / 10 - House of Sky and Breath
8.38.3 / 10 - House of Flame and Shadow
8.08.0 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 983 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 87% of the weight and the score stays at 8.4 — the Fantasy average of 8.0 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 983 | 100% |
Frequently asked
How long is House of Earth and Blood?
It has 836 pages — longer than 85% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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