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Sarah J. Maas

House of Sky and Breath

Sarah J. MaasFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

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Sarah J. Maas

House of Sky and Breath

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

768

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Crescent City • Contemporary Fantasy World

Publication Year

2022

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In House of Sky and Breath, Bryce Quinlan and her lover Hunt Athalar, alongside allies, get drawn into the Ophion rebellion against the Asteri after discovering their connection to Bryce's murdered friend, Danika. Amidst political intrigue and personal revelations, they seek to unravel the tyrannical regime's secrets, making surprising alliances and uncovering shocking truths about Midgard's history and governance system. The book contains explicit scenes of intimacy, violence, and language.

Mysterious

Emotional

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.6

655,062 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sarah J. Maas’ House of Sky and Breath offers a rich, immersive world with intricate magic systems and compelling character dynamics, continuing to captivate fans of her previous works. Critics praise its detailed world-building and emotional depth but note the occasionally dense pacing and complex plotlines may challenge new readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read House of Sky and Breath?

An ideal reader for Sarah J. Maas's House of Sky and Breath is a fan of intricate fantasy worlds, dynamic characters, and romantic subplots. Enthusiasts of Maas's earlier work, as well as those who enjoy A Court of Thorns and Roses or Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series, will likely find this book equally captivating.

4.6

655,062 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

768

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Crescent City • Contemporary Fantasy World

Publication Year

2022

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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