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House of Earth and Blood


Synopsis


Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James - Telegraph BOUND BY BLOOD. TEMPTED BY DESIRE. UNLEASHED BY DESTINY. 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 when a brutal murder shakes the very foundations of the city, Bryce's world comes 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 … This is a blockbuster modern fantasy set in a divided world where one woman must uncover the truth to seek her revenge. With unforgettable characters and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom - and the power of love.

Summary



"House of Earth and Earth - The Crescent City Series" is the first installment in a series of fantasy novels written by Sarah J. Maas. The novel follows the story of Bryce Quinlan, a half-blood fae living in the Crescent City.

In chapter one, Bryce is living the life of a successful businesswoman on the cusp of the supernatural world. After being attacked by creatures in the night, she quickly finds out that a war between the supernatural races has begun. She's reluctantly marked as the protector of her city and must face a new enemy.

In chapter two, as the war progresses, Bryce is driven to desperate measures to win the war, scooping out the dark underbelly of the Crescent City. She finds allies in unexpected places and discovers the true power behind her chosen enemies.

Chapter three reveals the story of the gods within the Crescent City, and how their actions have a direct effect on the fate of the world. Meanwhile, Bryce's allies are growing, and she begins to feel a little more human.

In chapter four, Bryce begins to understand her enemies better, and begins to make a series of plans aimed at stopping them. It's a risky move, and one which could easily end in disaster, but she perseveres regardless.

Chapter five introduces a plan to end the war. It involves using her allies to draw out the enemy, and then catching them off guard. Bryce is unsure if it will work, but is willing to try.

Chapter six begins with the plan going successfully, and Bryce and her allies finally have the upper hand. However, pressing their advantage leads to some unexpected revelations, and a shocking situation- ultimately ending with Bryce and her allies on the brink of victory.

In the final chapter, after a difficult battle, Bryce manages to defeat the enemy and save the Crescent City from destruction. Now that the battle is over, she has to find a way to rebuild and protect her city—and its people—from any and all future threats.

Overall, House of Earth and Blood - The Crescent City Series is an entertaining read that takes readers on a journey through a world of magic, gods, politics, and family. Bryce learns about the real power of the supernatural world, and in the end, her determination and grit leads her to victory.

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