babztheginger's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best ones I have read in recent years! I had read a lot about Sara J. Maas and this was the first one I read from her. Did.Not.Disappoint. Amazing.
rachel_kay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
liliana_b's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Death, Bullying, Grief, and Violence
mwmason01's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual content
Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
pj83485's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
vaniasbooks's review against another edition
5.0
house of earth and blood was the first fantasy book i picked up after the a court of thorns and roses series, and let's just say i am SOOO happy i chose to follow acotar up with another sarah j. maas series
a_erickson3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book had some extremely dark moments, but i realized that this is a big difference between adult and ya. deeper emotions and harsher truths are able to be examined. i found i really enjoyed this fact, especially mixed with the thrill of a fantasy novel.
I dont know how maas continues to create such expansive and different universes. this one was so unique and built in a beautiful hierarchy. the characters were engaging and complex, with plenty of Maas infamous plot twists to keep me constantly guessing.
*Reread 2022*
I read the book instead of listened to the audiobook this time. I still find myself waiting for Danika and the Pack to somehow return, theirs deaths still shockingly impactful and difficult to accept. There were a lot of things I forgot happened in this story; hunts betrayal and lehabas death for instance. The mix of mystery and fantasy for me is an intriguing one and done well here. Maas' focus on mental health in her books is glaringly obvious in this book, with major themes of depression and trauma, she does a spectacular job entwining these without letting it overtake the plot. The 100 pages had me shocked, even the second time reading the book. I've heard recently that this is actually a sort of Zootopia retelling, and I can see the similarities now, actually quite enjoyed it truth be told. The sheer amount of various species in this book is astounding, and could very easily fall flat, but was executed wonderfully. I'm so excited to finally start the second book; I have a few theories: fury is the underking or viper queens daughter, hunt (per jesiba in the epilogue) is the underkings son, the royal line ends with ruhn because somehow Bryce will take the throne, and jesiba left the witches because they were complacent with the asteri rule while she wanted to fight against it. There were also A LOT of allusions to ACOTAR and im hoping that eventually we will get some kind of crossover, or at least confirmation that one of the world's from the rift is that one.
*no change in star rating*
I dont know how maas continues to create such expansive and different universes. this one was so unique and built in a beautiful hierarchy. the characters were engaging and complex, with plenty of Maas infamous plot twists to keep me constantly guessing.
*Reread 2022*
I read the book instead of listened to the audiobook this time. I still find myself waiting for Danika and the Pack to somehow return, theirs deaths still shockingly impactful and difficult to accept. There were a lot of things I forgot happened in this story; hunts betrayal and lehabas death for instance. The mix of mystery and fantasy for me is an intriguing one and done well here. Maas' focus on mental health in her books is glaringly obvious in this book, with major themes of depression and trauma, she does a spectacular job entwining these without letting it overtake the plot. The 100 pages had me shocked, even the second time reading the book. I've heard recently that this is actually a sort of Zootopia retelling, and I can see the similarities now, actually quite enjoyed it truth be told. The sheer amount of various species in this book is astounding, and could very easily fall flat, but was executed wonderfully. I'm so excited to finally start the second book; I have a few theories: fury is the underking or viper queens daughter, hunt (per jesiba in the epilogue) is the underkings son, the royal line ends with ruhn because somehow Bryce will take the throne, and jesiba left the witches because they were complacent with the asteri rule while she wanted to fight against it. There were also A LOT of allusions to ACOTAR and im hoping that eventually we will get some kind of crossover, or at least confirmation that one of the world's from the rift is that one.
*no change in star rating*
sarahmayerwriter's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
margaretsamora's review against another edition
5.0
My entire heart was ripped apart in the best way possible ❤️