New things were discovered about them, which changed a lot of things. The only part that I didn’t like was that some characters that died in the last book were now part of the story as well. I loved that people from different houses joined and how they all had their own stories to tell as well. We met a lot of new faces that joined the crew and I loved the vibe that they brought with them. Their tantrums could last centuries.” The characters in this book are as vivid as they are in the first one. After those first 70 pages, stopping will be an issue – honestly! Adventures are at every corner, and the crew keeps discovering new hints and clues that make you continue reading. If you manage to get through the first 70 pages, you will be engrossed with the story, and the pace doesn’t stop from there on. The story starts with a twist, but then threads very slowly, almost at the same pace as House of Earth and Blood. Having so many buddy readers made reading this book so much more enjoyable! Every night, all of us readers would get together in our Instagram chats and talk about what happened and plot our theories. I read it as part of the Tandem Collective readalong throughout 15 days, and reading this book in this way made it even more meaningful. This review is SPOILER FREE – I won’t be talking about any spoilers, but I may inadvertently mention some thoughts regarding the plot, so please be wary.Īs a whole, House of Sky and Breath was a true gem and I wholeheartedly enjoyed it. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode―and the people who will do anything to save it. In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. And they’ve never been very good at staying silent.

As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebels’ plans, the choice becomes clear: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for what’s right. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri’s power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone.

Trained from birth to avenge her parents’ murder and usurp the princess, she will do anything to rise to power and protect the community of witches she loves.īryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Wren Greenrock has always known that one day she would steal her sister’s place in the palace. Who will ultimately rise to power and wear the crown?

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