![]() House of Earth and Blood was far more adult. I was expecting something similar in tone and language. I read a lot of Sarah J Maas’s Throne of Glass series, which was young adult. It was good, but there were things that I didn’t love. His slow change in attitude and the budding hope made for a power shift in the book. His decisions and their consequences again seemed realistic. Hunt’s story paralleled Bryce’s, though older and blunted by time. Certainly the twists and turns were gut-wrenching as the story progressed. The struggles she faced felt believable and tragic. Life for Bryce really collapsed when Danika was murdered. The magic played well with the modern technology. ![]() I loved that Bryce worked for an antiques dealer. The old-new city was vibrant, the mix of different races was seamless. The city was a mix of ancient stone buildings and modern glass skyscrapers. There were temples housing oracles and a goddess called Luna! The environment felt Mediterranean in climate. There were angels and demons, vampires and werewolves. The world was flavoured with ancient Roman/Greek vibes mingling with the modern urban fantasy trend of multiple supernatural races. It was a fun mix of technology and magic. Let’s start with the things I liked about the story. I find this cover very busy and slightly baffling – and that is after I read the book. ![]() ![]() Book cover for Sarah J Maas’s House of Earth and Blood. ![]()
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