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House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1)
House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) | Sarah J. Maas
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HaleyAdene
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“That's the point of it, Bryce. Of life. To live, to love, knowing that it might all vanish tomorrow. It makes everything that much more precious.” 💙

#sarahjmaas #crescentcity #romance #fantasy #courtofthornsandroses #Romantasy

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Anewsom
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“My friends are with me and I am not afraid.” - Lehabah

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Bookfan1414
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I spent roughly 80% of this book crying….. or raging…… what the hell?!

The tears may be due to the fact that I absolutely pulled an all nighter to read this in one sitting…..

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Fr3NcHtOaSt
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Having a reading date with the gf at the park today. Just enjoying the weather and each others company while reading and having some snacks.

#park #parkdate #readingdate #book #ebook #crescentcity #sarahjmaas #kindle #love

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Belladonnaslibrary
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I, of course, was expecting this book to pull me in, just like other SJM series, and I was right but I was not fully prepared for all of the twists and turns in this story.

I now have to start the next book because I have to know what happens...:)

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Fr3NcHtOaSt
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Never read a Sarah J. Maas book before. Going with this series. Heard tons of good things. How‘d I do for a first Maas book?

#houseofearthandblood #crescentcity #sarahjmaas #series #book #ebook #kindle

5feet.of.fury It‘s a good one (IMO) but it starts a bit dense, trust the process! 3mo
Fr3NcHtOaSt @5feet.of.fury dense how? I can‘t put this down. It‘s so good. 3mo
5feet.of.fury @Fr3NcHtOaSt oh really? I found the worldbuilding tedious at first. Glad you are enjoying! It gets better and better! 3mo
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lauramisiara
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Wow! What a story! I must say that it was difficult to get into this very complex world but I loved how everything came together and made sense at the end. I thought it would be predictable yet it wasn‘t. It really hit me emotionally no gonna lie, had me crying multiple times through it. I love how SJM throws random phrases in the beginning that come to make sense and mean so much at the end. This story had everything I could ask for in a book.

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emz711
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Loved it! Double twist at the end? Great. I don't normally like urban fantasy but I'm enjoying and can't wait for the acotar crossover.

I've been thinking about my favorite romantasy books now that I've gotten into it.
Here we go
1. Gothikana by runyx
2. Any of Jennifer Armentrout's book series
3. Sarah j Maas's ACOTAR and crescent City
4. Emily mcintre's never after series
5. Steffanie Holmes' nevermore bookshop series

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emz711
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Here we go! 800 pages and yet here I am already half way through on one day.

I wouldn't have done this series had I not heard about the cross over with acotar.

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Cosmixx.Entity
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Light it up bitch. I‘m in the middle of reading this series right now … and Sarah J. Maas has consumed me mind and heart. The way she writes .. and the endless Fae men 😂😂 yes

lauramisiara Light it up 🥹. 5mo
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BooksNBowls
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SJM does it again. I know I‘m late, but I hate waiting for a series to be finished 😅 My complaints: this book is unnecessarily long, the first 30-40% is heavy world building, and there were more than a few cheesy lines.. What I liked: the characters, idk how SJM writes such amazing characters every time, (I think I like Bryce better than Feyre honestly) and a theme that seems to overflow from every page- the power of love and friendship. ❤️ 4.5/5

5feet.of.fury I ♥️ Bryce 7mo
BooksNBowls @5feet.of.fury have you read TOG? 7mo
5feet.of.fury @BooksNBowls not yet! I really want to though! 7mo
BooksNBowls @5feet.of.fury me too! I need to get them all first 😭 7mo
BookLove4Ever Totally agree it‘s too long. 7mo
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BookLove4Ever
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Mehso-so

This book, plus medical issues, put me in a severe reading slump. It was downright depressing most of the time. It was way too long and very repetitive. However, the last 200 pages were good. It might be awhile before I pick up the sequel. 😬

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KateReadsYA
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5feet.of.fury Yesssssssss 8mo
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KateReadsYA
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Clove and Rocket got baths today and I think it got them pretty relaxed 🥰 spending the rest of my evening reading the tagged book.🕯📖

Gissy 🐶 ♥️🐶♥️ 8mo
dabbe #doggyzen 🖤🐾🐾🖤 8mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Awwww sweet pups 🐶 🐾 8mo
Meshell1313 😍😍😍 8mo
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Born.A.Reader
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Currently reading these two for various small book clubs/buddy reads. #bkclubread #Springskies
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 8mo
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KateReadsYA
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I'm starting on this buddy read!! I'm so excited to finally get to this book. @BooksNBowls

Meshell1313 Oooh buckle up!!!! 8mo
KateReadsYA @Meshell1313 I've been so nervous to read another series by Sarah because ACOTAR put me in a reading slump but I'm ready to feel all the feels!!!! 8mo
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Bookish_Gal
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LOVE world building. Maybe that‘s why I liked it over ACOTAR (not over ToG). This series has way more adult topics. Drugs and overdose being main themes within this murder mystery. Also loads of swears and trauma. Made it feel more relatable, more impactful. I cannot get over Bryce and Hunt‘s chemistry. Bryce takes nothing from anybody. Hunt is like Stitch; with trauma. cried 3 times in final 150 pgs; not expected in book 1. The Sunball Cap! #sjm

monibookishnerd All you said 9mo
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bookish6
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This was a re-read to refresh myself for the new release.
I love this series just as much as the other two. It's so cool that this one takes place in a more modern setting.
I also love that there are more species in this series!
The plot is huge in this series. Bryce is such a strong character. I loved her character growth from party girl, to a recluse, to opening herself up to Hunt. I loved all the characters in this one, especially Lehabah.

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SpyderGerl
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It's been on my shelf since it came out. Now that there's 3 of them maybe I should actually read it 😂

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michellelav
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This book didn‘t hook me as much as the other two series but it is still amazing! Bryce is a badass and I love her ❤️ Love that all SJM most lovable characters are female (with a couple exceptions) 🥹❤️

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LittleBowBook
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Very slow on the re-read before the latest book. But as always, I sobbed at the end.
#booksof2024 #fantasyromance
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️

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eanderson
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Well… I‘m going to try something different to see if this might help pull me out of the most epic slump I‘ve ever been in. Gotta see what the hype is about.

ScrappyMags I started this and bailed! I didn‘t understand 1/2 of what I was reading… read like 75 pages feeling lost. 10mo
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Born.A.Reader
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📓 Three meetings, training a new member of my team for work. FInish CC1 and start CC2 for home ( @Kaylaapps 😁).
📓📓 tagged
📓📓📓Thoughtful & reserved.

@Cupcake12 #MotovationalMonday

Kaylaapps AHHHH! I‘m so excited that you‘re reading it!! 10mo
Cupcake12 Have a great week. Thanks for joining in x 10mo
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Breanne1
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I am such a fan of SJM books; I like that this series is set in present day. This mixed murder mystery, cop procedural with fantasy and was just pure perfection in my eyes! Not as much spice in this but still plenty of romance. On to book 2 and book 3 is published this week. Spredges by my husband ❤️
Book 4 of 2024!

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Branwen
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Anyone else trying to reread the first two Crescent City books before the next one comes out this week? 🤭💕📚 My Barnes & Noble is actually having a party for the midnight release on Monday evening! I'm totally going, and so excited about it! I haven't been to a midnight book release party since my Harry Potter days! 🥹 #catsoflitsy #rumpel

Cailey_Mac I‘m going to the midnight party as well! I‘ve actually never been to one even though I was a kid through the Harry Potter years (must of been too late night for my parents). I‘m not rereading CC though, but I am tearing through Throne of Glass for the first time😅📚🙌🏼 10mo
5feet.of.fury I hadn‘t read them before, but I just finished book 2 a couple day ago. I am so ready!! 10mo
dabbe 🖤🩶🖤 10mo
AnnCrystal 💕😻💝. 10mo
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Born.A.Reader
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"There was a wolf at the gallery door."
#FirstLineFridays
#ShyBookOwl

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BookaholicNatty
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Loving this on audiobook!!!! Definitely recommend especially if you like fantasy. The third book in the series comes out in 4 days, so I‘m looking forward to lots of audiobooking 😁 What are you listening to?

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BookBr
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Welp. I had very mixed feelings about the first half of this book, finding the exposition and world building unnecessarily wordy, repetitive, and too much of an info dump rather than a reveal. HOWEVER. The second half just takes off like a freaking rocket and kept me on the edge of the page right through the end. I guessed a couple of twists, but many had me absolutely reeling, and the conclusion was truly excellent. Can‘t wait to start book 2!

BookaholicNatty I‘m listening to this on audiobook right now, at chapter 13. You have me excited to see what is to come! 10mo
BookBr @BookaholicNatty SO MANY THINGS😅😂 10mo
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BookBr
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This book was a VERY slow starter, but I stuck with it since I am buddy reading, and I‘m glad that I did. About halfway through and there‘s a TON going on — lots of intrigue and mystery and just a hint of spice. Very much enjoying.

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BekaReid
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My first SJM sucked me in so I guess I'm reading the rest of the series now.

dabbe 🖤🐾🐾🖤 11mo
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BekaReid
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Finally getting to this book after a week of struggling with a head cold and not being able to focus. Now to see if I can get through i
the 800 pages before it's due at the library.

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noryonse_pr
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Finally got through the first 100 pages! ✨️💕 LOVING BRYCE & RUHN 💕

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Smlambert725

“‘What blinds an Oracle, Bryce Quinlan?‘”
#January2024

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BookBr
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A homemade chai latte and a new buddy read with the book bestie — perfect for a very blustery Sunday afternoon!

Meshell1313 Just in time before 3rd book comes out! 11mo
BookBr @Meshell1313 I know, I only have a couple weeks to barrel through what? 1600 pages for the first two books? 😂😂😂 11mo
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Born.A.Reader
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All right, @Kaylaapps let's do this!
I absolutely adore ACOTAR, but haven't read either CC or TOG -terrified they won't live up to that series, I suppose. Let's see if that opinion changes!

Kaylaapps Ooo girl! Listen don‘t compare it to acotar cause that‘s such a high standard lol but it is a really good next best thing! 11mo
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JaneyWaneyB
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Just back from a fantastic cruise around Asia. There wasn't much time for reading as every say was so busy but managed to get through these 3 books. 1st 2 books were good 👍 but Crescent City...OMG such a fantastic book. Loved it and delved straight into the second book! Loved the characters and the nice crime/mystery twist to a romantasy

#BookDragon #HolidayReads #WinterSun #ReadingAtSea #SunSeaCruise #Sightseeing

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behudd
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a reread before book three comes out in a few weeks, and I liked it even better this time around!
Elizabeth Evans is an amazing audiobook narrator, so I recommend listening if you can.
A lot more, obviously, stood out to me this time, and I took my time with it more than before, though those last 200 pages still go at a breakneck speed. I expect nothing less from SJM.

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behudd
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There was a wolf at the gallery door.

Let the reread begin!
#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

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CocktailsandBooks
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📚📚 Re-Read 📚📚
I typically don't plan out too much of what I'm reading each month. But with the CC3 countdown starting, I knew I was going to need to dedicate some time for a re-read to get ready. Kicking that off with House of Earth and Blood. I've forgotten how much I loved the start of Bryce and Hunt.

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Doing a re-read before CC3 comes out. This will be important!

Meshell1313 Ooh yes! Can‘t wait for book 3 soon!!! 11mo
CocktailsandBooks I need to make sure everything is fresh. 🤣😂 11mo
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jackilynn
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The only plus side to being pulled to sub (as opposed to my normal day) is I get reading breaks while the kids are at specials. #lookingonthebrightside

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5feet.of.fury
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Unlike ACO-whatever where things sort of start happening & you catch up later & go “yeah makes sense”, this 1 has worldbuilding, a more modern/unique world. As such, the first 1/2 of the book moves slower, but there are important little breadcrumbs that come back later in the story. It was great, I loved Bryce. & as always, Maas can write the Hel out of a hurt comfort scene, a trope for which I am a huge sucker.

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5feet.of.fury
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Y‘all, I am at pivotal point in this book & I just want to go finish it but I have to work for a living(for some reason).Don‘t they know Bryce is in trouble?

I‘m impressed with the world building & the way she solved a common issue I have with the aging/not aging of the fae. &breadcrumbs to the greater Maasaverse. But IMO there are stumbles in the 1 of the POVs (if we are seeing through someone‘s mind the actions shouldnt be entirely a surprise)

Gissy Sometimes we have to pretend that we are responsible adults, we have to work or do some important errands 🤣 12mo
5feet.of.fury (Artist is @ tangerine.eileen) 12mo
TheSpineView That pesky job thing!!! 12mo
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5feet.of.fury @Gissy @TheSpineView truly struggling. I still have 40 minutes, a commute and a 3 mile run before I can see if the enemies become lovers 😅 12mo
kwmg40 I totally understand how you feel. My job also gets in the way of my reading. 😅 12mo
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jackilynn
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I really want to keep reading House of Earth & Blood but I really need to start my book club book or else I might not finish it before the meeting.....decisions decisions 🤔🤦‍♀️

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KittenColossus
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When a main character is told not to do something stupid, you just know - something stupid this way comes. Photo Credit: @tangerine.eileen

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KittenColossus

So much 🐓 block…

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Liatrek
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book!!!! Every emotion under the sun😱😂😭❤️🤬🫣💔❤️‍🩹Seriously, I wasn‘t sure what I expected but man Bryce, Hunt and Ruhn loved them all and every twist in the story.

Littlewolf1 I felt the same… so good 12mo
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