Crescent City: House of Earth & Blood by Sarah J. Maas | Book Review

[@maybedayaa]

my heart is still hurTING from the whole connor thing, idk why but i️ was so attached to him and the paRT WHERE HE RAISED HIS HAND TO SAY HI... ICOULDNTTTT

[@inabookshell]

Poor Connor never had a chance:(

[@nightsaresosstarry]

"I love you, Bryce. I'm sorry." "Close your eyes, Danika."

[@lilypad112233]

Yup, this was the moment that confirmed for me her powers!!!

[@hannahh.2747]

Let’s see if we can come up with a pronunciation guide together! I bet Sarah will come up with one anyway. Hunter “Hunt” Athalar - “Hunt Ath-tha-larr” (Hunter means “one who hunts”) Bryce Quinlan - “Br-ice Kwin-lan” (Bryce is Scottish for freckled) Danika Fendyr - “Dan-ick-a Fen-deer” (Danica is Hebrew for morning star””) Cthona - “Th-own-a” (had to look this one up! Refers to the Greek mythology of Cthon which is Greek for “beneath the earth” Ruhn Danaan - “Roon Dan-ee-un” (Ruhn means great or mighty in Welsh, Danaan is from Greek Mythology the offspring of the King of Argos and his lady as a shower of Gold) Lehabah - “Lay-ha-ba” (Hebrew for flames) Syrinx - “Sear-inks” (is the name for the voice organ in songbirds) Chimera - “Kim-air-a” Shahar - “Shuh-har” (Arabic for sunrise or morning) Sandriel - “San-dree-el” Jesiba Roga - “Jess-ih-buh Row-ga” Therion - “Th-air-ee-un” (looked up the pronunciation online) Adias - “A-dee-us” (looked up online) Prince of the Chasm - “kaz-um” Ithan - “Ee-th-an” Sabine - “Suh-bean” Micah - “Mike-ah” Lunathion - “Loon-ath-ee-un” Hypaxia - “High-pax-ee-a” Justinian - “Jus-tin-ee-an” Nokk - “Knock” (Danish for water spirit) Istros River - “Ih-s-troh-s” (Greek for river god) Malakim - “Mala-ch-eem” (Hebrew for angel) Ogenas - “Oh-jane-us” (refers to water nymphs, which makes sense that Sarah places this god in charge of the house of many waters) Daemonaki - “Day-mun-ach-ee” (demons) Draki - “Dr-ahk-ee” (Norse for dragon) Solas - “Soul-us” (Gaelic for “light”) Asphodel Meadows - “Ass-fo-dell” (a type of lily that means “remembered beyond the tomb”) Luna - “Loon-a” (Latin for the moon) I can’t think of any more to look up! Let me know and I can find out.

[@Elena-gv5wi]

I'm still hung up on Conner and his last text message =( and did anyone catch the references from ToG. The book called "Walking Dead" (the one that told Aelin what the Valg were), the Three Faced Goddess, and the fact that there is a Autumn King and he has fire magic! Did SJM just put those in there for fun or does it mean something?

[@inabookshell]

I did not catch that reference but that is awesome! I love it when authors connect their books together like that. I don’t know if it means anything but you never know, it just might!

[@keira9275]

and there was also the book of breathings, which i believe is the spell book in acotar

[@isabellarobbo9397]

@@keira9275 yesss! I caught that one too, I wonder if they are all linked- would be so cool to see!

[@randompersonontheinterweb]

I finally find a booktube video to gush over this book properly

[@gabrielepessoa3794]

omg I'm so glad I've found a video that's praising crescent city i'm done seeing people talking "it was so predictable" or "oh, Faes again" or "what's up with the swearing". sarah overcame herself. The world that she built is fantastic!! I can't wait for the other books to come out. I loved the characters and I love Hunt and Bryce, but I think I'm going to prepare myself in case something happens to him wether he dies or turns a Tamlin wannabe.

[@GayatriW]

Seriously I got so sick of people complaining. I loved the book and can't wait to get more of it. It was an emotional ride.

[@lilirettig7052]

“connor is a goner” oh- i cant, thank you

[@laylalynn1834]

Hel is from Norse myth. Hel is the location, the underworld there and also the name of the goddess who rules it. I guess Sarah wanted a different hell to use haha

[@inabookshell]

Ohhhhhhh😂

[@hannahh.2747]

I also hope and feel that Bryce and Hunt end up together, because people in relationships are not perfect at all. Sometimes we lie to each other (which is really stupid and can be hurtful) to protect the people we love. If you recall, Bryce wasn’t always forthcoming with Hunt either (not cooperative, hid her game plan, hid her powers) and so I feel like they are even at this point. I would personally feel caught between wanting my freedom as well so I could be with the person I loved. What’s different about Hunt, is that he’s no Tamlin. He is not altogether selfish, he defends Bryce over and over again, he honors her feelings and emotions, and he really “sees” her when no one else does. He’s no Chaol because he still fights for Bryce even when the evil authority above him tries to get him to cave. I’d like for Sarah to do something different here-not expected-and let them be together. They DIED for each other. He looks at her in a way that any woman wants to be looked at-truly cherished and loved-not owned, not abused-with LOVE. And guys...he calls her SWEETHEART-this big tough guy who basically is so downtrodden with life-and he melts for her. 🥺 If you remember-Tamlin never fought for Feyre with Amarantha-Rhys did. Feyre died for Tamlin, but he never reciprocated. Rhys dies for Feyre. They both died for each other and brought each other back to life-just like Hunt and Bryce. I’m rooting for them!!! Please, Sarah! Make them work.

[@faithaulenback8734]

Yes yes YEEES!

[@tarareads23]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Well said, and all true.

[@lexi2310]

You should rank SJM and/or Cassandra Clare's books! They'd be interesting videos!!

[@inabookshell]

Good idea!!

[@exziraa1314]

OMG YES! my favorite authors

[@hannahh.2747]

It’s spelled “Hel” in reference to the underworld in Viking or Norse mythology. Thus, the sailing of the dead bodies off into the water. Norse people believed that when you died an honorable death, you went to Valhalla. If you die a cowardly death or a boring mundane death, you go to Hel. Hel wasn’t like the Christian Hell-fire and brimstone and the devil-it was sort of like the Greek Underworld where souls just exist after death. At the beginning of the book Sarah labels all of the houses as “The Four Houses of Midgard.” Midgard is the earthly realm in Norse mythology.

[@faithemaher]

when they were like time to cut his wings off, i about lost my mind and then he was like, yes, this sucks but i've been through it before my brain practically short-circuited, i was dumbfounded the absolute horror of the system they live under, it's disgusting, thanks i hate it now that you mention sarah's tendency to introduce one guy just to switch to someone else... i wouldn't be surprised if they don't wind up being endgame, but i don't knoooow i believe in them staying together, especially because they both literally died for each other and the slow burn and the betrayal and the forgiveness and the love making all things possible i sense she's going the angsty route, willing to drive her readers to the brink of sexual frustration as bryce and hunt did not end up doing *the devil's tango* (i'm shook that it didn't actually go there, because this is SJM but ?) buuut i also won't be any kind of surprised if maas is just like here, take this dude instead i hope she switches it up though and they stay together, i think they're such an interesting couple and i like

[@inabookshell]

We shall see!

[@lilypad112233]

The lack of devil's tango is this book should be CRIMINAL.

[@caribrown48]

I heard that she said this was going to be Bryce and Hunt’s story. So I’m hoping that means that they are endgame.

[@tarareads23]

I want Hunt and Bryce together in every book and till the very end. I’m not feeling the Prince of Hel at all. I hope he doesn’t turn into a love interest for Bryce. 😩

[@keira9275]

11:04 i think you’re getting confused. you’re right that bryce didn’t have a spark of power at the beginning, because she acquired her powers when she made the drop and those powers weren’t her own. they come from the gate because she was “blessed” by the gate for saving the city.

[@keira9275]

and also the starborn powers don’t count as powers, so when bryce makes the drop and passes the autumn king’s level of powers, the starborn powers aren’t part of that.

[@sarahhhh6863]

I loved Hunt and Bryce together so much

[@faithaulenback8734]

I honestly loved Hunt from the beginning! And I will be so disappointed if they don’t end up staying together!

[@lilypad112233]

Girl, if you love angels, READ the Irin Chronicles!!! Absolutely fantastic series. Also, knew Bryce was the Starborn back when she was recounting the scene with her and Danika and she says "close your eyes". Knew it wasn't a gun that got them out of that situation!!

[@lilypad112233]

@Victoria Strauss the Irin Chronicles series is written by Elizabeth Hunter

[@yomna402]

Girl I love your energy!!!

[@inabookshell]

Thank you!

[@gmat1997]

I liked Hunt but theres something with Adas I totally ship

[@gmat1997]

@Victoria Strauss exactly I felt more chemistry between her and Adas in that shot time that the entire book with hunt. I cant wait for the development tho

[@gabriellaelva4218]

@@gmat1997 I dunno why, but everytime time I read the next chapter, deep down in my heart, I wish we could get more Aidas scenes. Some part of my hearts wish Bryce will end up with Aidas, especially after Bryce's Oracle story. I've got a feeling Aidas has to do something more with Bryce. Maybe I feel this way because I had read ACOTAR series first right before Crescent City. In ACOTAR we know that Feyre ended up with Rhysand, which he was a minor in the first book. Both Rhysand and Aidas also have that hell or dark or bad auras, which somehow interesting for me.

[@gmat1997]

@@gabriellaelva4218 yess! Rhysand meeting scene with feyre was in my head while I was reading about Adas . I get a more Chaol westfall vibe with Hunt if u get u get me. Like he has his good points but defo not our girl other half. I let's just both hope our Adas ship will sail. I also have I expectation after reading ACOTAR and TOG.

[@sarahozeki3707]

you are such a lovely positive presence on yt!!

[@inabookshell]

Thank you so much!!

[@misslady2470]

I just finished this book! IT was so worth! So amaze! Love All Sarah J Maas books yay !

[@tatianablackthorn2528]

I just finished the book half an hour ago and I'm speechless. I read about 200 pages today and sobbed so many times. The ending was perfect and the epilogue was as well. Left you speechless for more, but content with what it revealed. Naturally, I know we all have so many questions and feeling while mine is a little more unorthodox. Remember in KOA, how Aelin was able to go to the ACOTAR universe for a quick second? What if that happens here? I'm not saying it will, but there's so many portal crap and there's Fae stuff. What if SJM is going to merge one of these series together? Be it a character or few chapters! You cannot deny its impossible if people in CC even acknowledge, the universe is huge and they're are endless possibilities of many worlds. Leaving my two cents and heading to bed. Loved hearing your reviews! :)

[@inabookshell]

Anything can happen in a Sarah J Maas book!

[@faithaulenback8734]

I literally did the same thing, reading the last 200 pages all this morning! I just couldn’t put it down! Soooo good!

[@merakistencils1809]

Faith Aulenback omg same! I cried sooo Hard it’s like Bryce was about to die 10 times, then Hunt almost did. I mean it was a lot to swallow

[@heathers3672]

“Conner is a goner” I’m dead😭😂

[@laylalynn1834]

There are cameras and screens everywhere in the city, i think, if i read it right, like cctv

[@Hihihihubbehe]

I am so glad that you brought up about how you felt about Hunt and Bryce’s relationship!! I LOVED this book, but I just didn’t really like Hunt and Bryce together. Like there just wasn’t a spark if you know what I mean 😂 I feel like they’re better off as friends, and I think that Aidas guy may play a part in the other books😗

[@trinity1022]

I loved Hunt and Bryce together!

[@rachelamontes]

Me too! Like I'm okay if Hunt and Bryce being together and I enjoyed how they where but I wasn't deadass invested the whole time. And I kinda really want to see if Aidas is her mate or if we will see her mate because it never said Hunt was her mate.

[@exziraa1314]

I really loved Bryce and hunt together 🥺. My second otp after cordeila and James

[@Kay-ih9vm]

I love Aidas, I think Bryce will end up with him and I am so excited to read more of him.

[@inabookshell]

He is a very intriguing character!

[@gabriellaelva4218]

I love the fact that I am not the only one who think that hahaha

[@cynthiaholmes5124]

I finished this book a few days ago it now on my list of best books of this year and it's my favorite book from Sarah j maas 🥰🤩💜💙❤

[@maria-mr4di]

OH MY GOD! I skipped to the second you said the name of Bryce's friends' killer and I've just started reading the book I'm so mad at myself right now oh my godddd...what have I done??

[@inabookshell]

OH NO!!! I’m sorry!!

[@exziraa1314]

This book had me crying so bad 😭. After that I read Cassandra Clare “chain of gold” that broke me even more. THEN I read “the beautiful” THAT really hurt me. 😭😭

[@gabriellaelva4218]

This is one of my few-finished-review-videos that I watched till the end. Gurl, I agree with 90% of your opinions and theories. I just finished reading the book today, and I LOVE IT SO MUCHH. You have a nice and bright bringing in your video. I like that, it doesnt make me feel bored. Some part of myself also believe and hope that maybe Bryce will end up with Aidas hahahha. I love Hunt, but I just feel like they dont have enough chemistry like what I have seen with Feyre and Rhysand in ACOTAR. This is just my expectation, and we will see the truth in the future. Greeting from Indonesia !!

[@inabookshell]

Thank you!! I'm so excited for the sequel!

[@emerimoua9987]

I just loved the way you expressed yourself about the book! What you said about Adais got me thinking more now lol.

[@nokuinreallife6829]

I just finished this! Now and wow 🤦🏿‍♀️honestly was such a wild read! I loved it 😭😂💗😊

[@cheyenneredditt9760]

I honestly can’t decide my feelings on this book! Like I did like it... but also kinda was thrown for a loop with it! ACOTAR is my absolute favorite series! So I think I might’ve hyped this series up. Also, 100% here for her and the prince being a total thing!

[@tarareads23]

I loved this book! 5/5 stars. I love urban fantasy and haven’t read a good one in a while. This really made up for it. I’m a romance junkie and not really that into slow burn but I didn’t mind it in HoEaB because I love the urban fantasy world and so into that I can wait on the romance to a point. lol And this world with all the creatures and powers and Syrinx and Lebahah and everything else was so great. Loved it! Oh and I loved Ruhn. I hope we get more of him and Hypaxia (sp?). I cried reading the last few chapters. Happy and sad tears. I can’t wait for the 2nd book. I will definitely do a reread before it comes out.

[@inabookshell]

Same! Urban fantasy is like my #1 favorite genre!

[@RedKimmy18]

Is ''House of Earth and Blood Cresent City'' a romance novel? I need to know. Someone please tell me.

[@inabookshell]

It’s Fantasy but has romance in it! Hope that helps!

[@RedKimmy18]

@@inabookshell thanks

[@shakiralatortura3391]

Everybody talking about the size hasn't read Eragon series💀

[@somebodynamedcharlotte34]

20:19 hel is from norse mythology like midgard is, in norse mythology hel is the name of the world of the dead and the goddes of death, Thahts probalby why its spelled with one "l"

[@kmb-wd7so]

I was so attached to Connor! 💔

[@noor_1744]

what if each book is about diff characters but they keep coming bck each book..

[@nokutendasambani7190]

can u do a video on how you annotate your books xx loved the video

[@MoniqueChambers]

I finished mine in 2 days guys

[@inabookshell]

Nice!!

[@daisyanne6111]

for some reason it’s taking me longer to read it. it’s been 8 days and i’m only on page 410

[@inabookshell]

It took me longer too. There was a lot of world building and information to process!

[@JaneCheng]

Connor is a goner 😂 lol

[@inabookshell]

Haha😂 it rhymes so it must be true

[@randompersonontheinterweb]

who else was shipping Micah and Bryce..? 🥺

[@Hihihihubbehe]

Vasakhi me too lol

[@lilypad112233]

Ewwwww 😂😂😂

[@randompersonontheinterweb]

Hayley Bryde well..it’s just that I didn’t ship hunt. And Connor was..you know..so 😭

[@lilypad112233]

@@randompersonontheinterweb haha it's all good. Even though I know Micah LOOKS young, I still imagined him as a creepy old man