#186 in Fantasy
House of Sky and Breath
- 801
- Pages
- about 15 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 11 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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Our view
The second Crescent City novel is built towards its ending, which leaves some readers impatient for the next volume. On the way there, some find the 801 pages longer than the plot needs and the many shifts in point of view unnecessary, and feel that new characters and storylines arrive with little preparation. It suits readers already invested in the series, not newcomers.
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About the book
The #1 Sunday Times bestseller, February 2022, and sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller. Sarah J. Maas's sexy, groundbreaking CRESCENT CITY series continues with this second instalment.
Reading order · Crescent City
Full order & progress →- House of Earth and BloodStart here
8.48.4 / 10 - House of Sky and BreathThis book
8.38.3 / 10 - House of Flame and Shadow
8.08.0 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 856 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 85% of the weight and the score stays at 8.3 — the Fantasy average of 8.0 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 9.2 | 17 | 2% |
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 839 | 98% |
Frequently asked
How long is House of Sky and Breath?
It has 801 pages — longer than 82% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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