House of Earth and Blood

A #1 New York Times bestseller! Sarah J

Maas's bestselling Crescent City series begins with House of Earth and Blood, which follows the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance

Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone

When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation

She'll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths

Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow

His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked

But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he's offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach

As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City's underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion-one that could set them both free, if they'd only let it

With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J

Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom-and the power of love.