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  • House of Earth and Blood

  • The Crescent City, Book 1
  • By: Sarah J. Maas
  • Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
  • Length: 27 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,308 ratings)

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House of Earth and Blood

By: Sarah J. Maas
Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
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Half-Fae, half-human Bryce Quinlan loves her life. Every night is a party and Bryce is going to savour all the pleasures Lunathion - also known as Crescent City - has to offer. But then a brutal murder shakes the very foundations of the city, and brings Bryce's world crashing down.

Two years later, Bryce still haunts the city's most notorious nightclubs - but seeking only oblivion now. Then the murderer attacks again. And when an infamous Fallen angel, Hunt Athalar, is assigned to watch her every footstep, Bryce knows she can't forget any longer.

As Bryce and Hunt fight to unravel the mystery, and their own dark pasts, the threads they tug ripple through the underbelly of the city, across warring continents and down to the deepest levels of Hel, where things that have been sleeping for millennia are beginning to stir.... 

With unforgettable characters and suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by No.1 New York Times best-selling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom - and the power of love.

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Did not disappoint

I wasn’t sure what I expected of this book, and I was slightly concerned as this was my first Sarah j Maas book that I’ve ‘read’ via audiobook. The story itself was really good, the magic fantasy world blended with a modern city setting was crafted expertly and there were more than enough twists and turns to keep me hooked, and I wasn’t able to predict any of the major plot twists. I’m also happy to say that this was one of the best narrations I’ve ever heard, listening to this book was an absolute joy!

Highly recommend!

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I battled through

This listen was a battle to finish. The narrator almost did my head in. Every word, every conversation was spoken with so much 'sexiness' it was irritating. The breathy, slow, sexy way every thing was said, was so totally annoying. Why can't the narration be in a normal voice, spoken normally?? The story got better the longer I listened, but because of the narration, I was distracted from the story.

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A brilliant new series for Maasians

Absolutely loved it. I loved that it was the same narrator as the Throne of Glass series too. cannot wait for book 2. the mystery had me hooked and the last third of the book had me on the edge of my seat.

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This book seems like it was set in the US even though it is not. The dialogue is very American, with references to college experiences manicures, purses and sports games. Couldn't get past the first chapter.
It's just not my thing. Others might enjoy it though.

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Crass and irritating. Narrator just as bad

I really wish I hadn't bought this as a 3 books for 2 credits deal because it means that my credit is not refundable. I persevered as long as i could hoping that it'd get better or I'd get used to the crass wording, juvenile behaviour and dialogue from the characters and the uninspired and cliche voices re narrator gace them, but alas it was not to be. Will not be trying any other books from either author or narrator

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Well Worth The Listening

I was pleasantly surprised that Elizabeth Evans has returned to read this book, brought back some nostalgia of TOG.

That being said, this book is vastly different and to be honest, took a little bit for me to get into as my first urban fantasy. Once I delved into the story, however, I was hooked.

Can’t wait for the next one!

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She’s done it again

I was captivated. Sarah J. Maas creates such immersive worlds and fascinating characters, with Bryce being no exception. Can not wait to see where this story goes next!

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Wow just wow

I won’t lie, in my typical fashion I read reviews before devoting almost 30 hours of my life to this audiobook but boy oh boy am I glad I did. For starters, don’t listen to the reviews that say this book is too long and cumbersome or it doesn’t draw you in until half way through because that can’t possibly be true.
I loved every minute of this book and I relished in the fact that it was so long. It meant I got to really throw myself into it. None of it was boring. All of it was great.
Many reviewers have said that this book is great but not Sarah J Mass’s best work but for me, out of all her series, this was by far my favourite. Even more the ACOTR.
I’m kicking myself that I hesitated for so long to take the plunge and grab this book. Now I’m kicking myself that a) it’s over and b) I have to wait for what will feel like forever for book 2 to be released but you best believe as soon as it’s up for preorder that baby will be going straight into my audible shopping cart.

Honestly this book is wonderful. The magical world built into the human world we know was both familiar and foreign. The world building and hierarchy of the worlds inhabitants was enthralling. But the relationships between the characters is where this book really shines. From brother and sister, mother and daughter, father and daughter, best friend and soulmate, romantic relationships, life and death, friend and foe...this book has explores all of these relationships in such a heartbreaking, emotional and realistic way. I just loved it all.

This book made me feel and feel deep. I laughed and I cried actual tears. I was cheering them on and shared their losses, pain and deceptions.

Honestly I can’t say enough good things about this book. It captured me from the start and I will be nursing my post book hangover for some time. I have a feeling that the books I read next will have some big shoes to fill.

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same performer as ToG

loved the book however would have preferred a different performer/reader as her voice is (in my mind) tied to the throne of glass series by Maas as well. given how different this series was supposed to be seems a lil short sighted to use the same voice.

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Love this book! very enjoyable to listen to

SJM and Elizabeth did it again👏 I love this book! I thoroughly enjoyed it...cannot wait for the nexr one. please do not let us wait too long🥰

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