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# 4.7/5 stars from 140K+ readers Epic 2nd book in Crescent City series High-stakes fantasy with intense passion & danger House of Sky and Breath: The EPIC second book in the Crescent City series, from the creator of ACOTAR

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## Summary

> 🔥 Get swept away in the fantasy everyone’s talking about!

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- **What is this?** House of Sky and Breath: The EPIC second book in the Crescent City series, from the creator of ACOTAR
- **How much does it cost?** R696 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Unputdownable Page-Turner:** Packed with twists, suspense, and emotional depth that will keep you reading late into the night.
- • **Exclusive Pre-Order Access:** Be the first to secure your copy and stay ahead in the fandom with upcoming releases in the Court of Thorns and Roses series.
- • **Dive into an Epic Fantasy Saga:** The thrilling second installment in Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series, continuing the spellbinding journey of Bryce and Hunt.
- • **Critically Acclaimed & Bestselling:** Join over 140,000 readers who rated it 4.7 stars, cementing its place as a must-read urban fantasy masterpiece.
- • **Complex Characters & Rich World-Building:** Experience a vivid, immersive world where alliances are forged, danger lurks, and passion ignites every page.

## Overview

House of Sky and Breath is the highly anticipated second book in Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series, blending dark fantasy, romance, and high-stakes adventure. With a 4.7-star rating from over 140,000 readers, this epic sequel continues the story of Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar as they navigate dangerous alliances and a brewing rebellion in a richly detailed world. Perfect for fans craving immersive storytelling and unforgettable characters.

## Description

Coming soon . return to Prythian with TWO new books in the Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order A Court of Splintered Harmony for 27th October 26, and A Court of Forgotten Melody for 12th January 27. House of Sky and Breath is the second book in the EPIC Crescent City series from multi-million and #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James - Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight - Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint . To be devoured with relish - Mail ****** THE DEADLIEST POWER. THE FIERCEST PASSION. THE CRUELLEST FATE. Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar have made a pact. As they process the events of the Spring they will keep things . platonic . until Winter Solstice. But can they resist when the crackling tension between them is enough to set the whole of Crescent City aflame? And they are not out of danger yet. Dragged into a rebel movement they want no part of, Bryce, Hunt and their friends find themselves pitted against the terrifying Asteri - whose notice they must avoid at all costs. But as they learn more about the rebel cause, they face a choice: stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight. 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. The Crescent City series includes: House of Earth and Blood House of Sky and Breath House of Flame and Shadow ***Reader reviews for House of Sky and Breath *** 'A sensational story in the world of dark fantasy, that is magical and haunting, with an exhilarating plot, powerful world building, a level of suspense that inspires a hungry turn of pages and a brilliant array of characters that I believe are her best cast yet. Ingenious' ***** READER REVIEW ' I absolutely devoured this book! A great addition to the series, full of twists and turns' ***** READER REVIEW 'One of the best books she's written in my opinion, second time reading it and I still couldn't get enough' ***** READER REVIEW 'This book blew me away I couldn't put it down' ***** READER REVIEW ' Sarah J Maas has done it again! This book from the outset is riddled with twists, turns, love and betrayal' ***** READER REVIEW

Review: Absolutley Fantastic - A sensational story in the world of dark fantasy, that is magical and haunting, with an exhilarating plot, powerful world building, a level of suspense that inspires a hungry turn of pages and a brilliant array of characters that I believe are her best cast yet. Ingenious. Sofie, is about to die with one vital piece of “information hidden in her head, information that could very well be the final piece of this war against the Asteri. The blow that could end it all” and so Bryce, Hunt and Ruhn try to unearth the corruption and the devastating truth that cost Danika her life in the last book and now Sofie in this story. This is not a spoiler as it happens in the first chapter but sets up a storyline that will continue well into the book. As worlds collide and the Houses of Crescent City seek to take control, the treachery and danger takes us to the city ships of the queen’s court, the seven levels of hell and the orrery planet solar system as reluctant alliances are forged to prevent the Asteri taking control. However, with an order from the Asteri to lie low or endure a penalty of death, the crew must carve out a strategy where the stakes are high, the game is at a different level, and the people only too willing to betray the daughter of the King of the Autumn Court too numerous. Ignoring the request from her father to strengthen the alliance with the House of Avallen, by marrying Cormac, her cousin, Bryce is left isolated except for her lover and ‘mate’ Hunt and brother Ruhn. Tormenting, imaginative, spellbinding, a fabulous case of brinkmanship, and totally immersive. A book I read over two days and up to ‘stupid o’clock’ in the morning to finish, because I hankered to know how it would all end, and what an ending it was - but no spoilers here!!!! And my advice is please do not read reviews that contain spoilers because the element of surprise will leave you speechless.
Review: Speechless. Completely Speechless! - Speechless. Completely speechless. That ending!!! Sarah J. Maas has firmly placed herself as one of my all time favourite ever authors. The characters, the world building, the humour and banter followed by floods of emotional tears, just incredible. I need book three immediately… but I’m really not ready to finish with the Maaseverse!

## Features

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 189 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2 in Urban 3 in Contemporary Fantasy (Books) 4 in Paranormal & Unexplained Phenomena |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 140,657 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutley Fantastic
*by M***R on 20 February 2022*

A sensational story in the world of dark fantasy, that is magical and haunting, with an exhilarating plot, powerful world building, a level of suspense that inspires a hungry turn of pages and a brilliant array of characters that I believe are her best cast yet. Ingenious. Sofie, is about to die with one vital piece of “information hidden in her head, information that could very well be the final piece of this war against the Asteri. The blow that could end it all” and so Bryce, Hunt and Ruhn try to unearth the corruption and the devastating truth that cost Danika her life in the last book and now Sofie in this story. This is not a spoiler as it happens in the first chapter but sets up a storyline that will continue well into the book. As worlds collide and the Houses of Crescent City seek to take control, the treachery and danger takes us to the city ships of the queen’s court, the seven levels of hell and the orrery planet solar system as reluctant alliances are forged to prevent the Asteri taking control. However, with an order from the Asteri to lie low or endure a penalty of death, the crew must carve out a strategy where the stakes are high, the game is at a different level, and the people only too willing to betray the daughter of the King of the Autumn Court too numerous. Ignoring the request from her father to strengthen the alliance with the House of Avallen, by marrying Cormac, her cousin, Bryce is left isolated except for her lover and ‘mate’ Hunt and brother Ruhn. Tormenting, imaginative, spellbinding, a fabulous case of brinkmanship, and totally immersive. A book I read over two days and up to ‘stupid o’clock’ in the morning to finish, because I hankered to know how it would all end, and what an ending it was - but no spoilers here!!!! And my advice is please do not read reviews that contain spoilers because the element of surprise will leave you speechless.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Speechless. Completely Speechless!
*by N***U on 24 July 2026*

Speechless. Completely speechless. That ending!!! Sarah J. Maas has firmly placed herself as one of my all time favourite ever authors. The characters, the world building, the humour and banter followed by floods of emotional tears, just incredible. I need book three immediately… but I’m really not ready to finish with the Maaseverse!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall a great read
*by J***E on 9 July 2026*

This one was a slow start for me. In fact, it took me about seven months to finish because I kept picking it up, reading a few chapters, putting it down, and repeating the cycle. The first 200 pages were honestly a bit of a slog. As Sarah J. Maas likes to do, she introduces brand new characters and storylines and you’re sitting there thinking, “Who is this? What does this have to do with anything?” But that’s the magic of her writing because by the end, you care about every single character and you’re completely invested. The last 100 pages were absolutely jaw dropping. I was genuinely sitting there thinking “Oh my God, I can’t believe that just happened” over and over again. Bryce Quinlan continues to be an incredible female main character. She’s strong, clever and powerful, but she also has a softness to her. She doesn’t always get everything right, and I really enjoy that because it makes her feel more like a real person. Hunt Athalar is everything. I absolutely love him. I also continue to love Ruhn Danaan, and the side characters in this series are honestly some of the best parts. I’m fully invested in all of them. My biggest issue was the chapter structure. I found the switching between characters quite difficult at times, especially when there wasn’t always a clear break to show that you were moving to someone else’s perspective. Overall, I did really enjoy this book. I don’t think it’s the best Sarah J. Maas book I’ve ever read, and I actually preferred the first Crescent City book, House of Earth and Blood, but it was still a great read. I love that this series is set in a fae world but has a more modern feel with things like phones and technology. I’ll definitely be continuing with House of Flame and Shadow.

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