Discover an extensive collection of science fiction literature, from classics to contemporary masterpieces. By day, she works for an antiquities dealer, selling barely legal magical artifacts, and by night, she parties with her friends, savoring every pleasure Lunathion-otherwise known as Crescent City-has to offer. But when a brutal murder shakes the very foundations of the city, Bryce's world comes crashing down. And oh my gosh, I am so glad I hung in because the ending was the best part, and it needed all of that build up to be so good.

But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, hes offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach. But it all comes crumbling down when a ruthless murder shakes the very foundations of the city-and Bryce's world. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked. There was one big writing/character choice that really irritated me, but even as much as it bothered me I still immediately dove into the sequel because it's so suspenseful, I have to know what happens next.I also hated the main character, for reasons I'll exclude for the fact that I don't want to spoil anything for others. And when an infamous Fallen angel, Hunt Athalar, is assigned to watch her every footstep, Bryce knows she can't forget any longer.

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. 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. House of Earth and Blood is a thrilling, action-packed fantasy novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats with its complex world-building, intricate characters, and shocking plot twists.Maas's brand-new CRESCENT CITY series begins with House of Earth and Blood: the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance. 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. Every night is a party and Bryce is going to savour all the pleasures Lunathion - also known as Crescent City - has to offer. As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent Citys underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passionone that could set them both free, if theyd only let it. The mystery element presents a stunning twist, and the emotional depth of Bryce's relationships with both Hunt and Danika is incredibly moving.