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Crescent City Series

Crescent City is a fantasy book series by Sarah J. Maas set in the magical city of Crescent City. The story follows Bryce Quinlan, a half-fae, half-human woman who, after tragically losing her friends, sets out to avenge their deaths and uncover answers that lead her into the city’s dark secrets. Alongside Hunt Athalar, a fallen angel enslaved and forced to serve those who enslaved him, she faces dangerous creatures and powerful enemies. In a city full of magic, political intrigue, and danger, Bryce must confront not only the external threats but also the dark past that continues to haunt her. The series combines elements of fantasy, detective work, and romance, offering readers a gripping tale of friendship, revenge, and redemption.

House of Flame and Shadow
House of Sky and Breath
House of Earth and Blood

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    House of Earth and Blood

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    #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas introduces a captivating new series centered on Bryce Quinlan, a half-Fae, half-human navigating a contemporary fantasy world filled with magic and danger. Bryce enjoys her vibrant life, working for an antiquities dealer and reveling in the pleasures of Crescent City. However, her world is shattered by a brutal murder that changes everything. Two years later, stuck in a dead-end job and seeking solace in the city's nightlife, Bryce is once again thrust into chaos when the murderer strikes again. Reluctantly, she teams up with Hunt Athalar, a Fallen angel and personal assassin for the Archangels, who is ordered to protect her despite his disdain for her carefree lifestyle. As they investigate the murders, Hunt discovers there’s more to Bryce than he initially thought, and they must work together to unravel a mystery that reaches deep into the city's underbelly and beyond, awakening ancient forces. This gripping tale explores themes of loss, freedom, and love, featuring unforgettable characters and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

    House of Earth and Blood
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    House of Sky and Breath

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    Bryce 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. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds.The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri’s power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. 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. And they’ve never been very good at staying silent.In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode―and the people who will do anything to save it.

    House of Sky and Breath
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    House of Flame and Shadow

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    The stunning third book in the sexy, action-packed Crescent City series, following theglobal bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath.Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her mate. Stranded in a strange new world, she's going to need all her wits about her to get home again. And that's no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust. Hunt Athalar has found himself in some deep holes in his life, but this one might be the deepest of all. After a few brief months with everything he ever wanted, he's in the Asteri's dungeons again, stripped of his freedom and without a clue as to Bryce's fate. He's desperate to help her, but until he can escape the Asteri's leash, his hands are quite literally tied. In this sexy, breathtaking sequel to the #1 bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City series reaches new heights as Bryce and Hunt's world is brought to the brink of collapse--with its future resting on their shoulders.

    House of Flame and Shadow