A review by readwithria
House of Sky and Breath, by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
House of Sky and Breath was a long haul, and the end made it absolutely worth it.
I will say, this book probably could have been 600 pages instead of 800 pages. The middle felt a bit directionless, a couple of the characters felt a bit redundant, and there was a whole plotline that could have been omitted (though that could change in book three I guess). I also don't love how SJM writes her open-door scenes, but that wasn't that big of a deal for me.
Where this book really hit its stride was in the final hundred or so pages. The final sequences, the reveals, and the worldbuilding details all hit so hard! I'm floored, and I cannot wait to read the next book.
A good book with a strong finish - 4 stars.
I will say, this book probably could have been 600 pages instead of 800 pages. The middle felt a bit directionless, a couple of the characters felt a bit redundant, and there was a whole plotline that could have been omitted (though that could change in book three I guess). I also don't love how SJM writes her open-door scenes, but that wasn't that big of a deal for me.
Where this book really hit its stride was in the final hundred or so pages. The final sequences, the reveals, and the worldbuilding details all hit so hard! I'm floored, and I cannot wait to read the next book.
A good book with a strong finish - 4 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Sexism, Violence, Injury/injury detail, and Gore
Moderate: Slavery, War, and Racism
Minor: Sexual violence