Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood - Sarah J. Maas.

In a city inhabited by supernatural beings, an investigation draws Bryce Quinlan into hidden conflicts and competing interests. Sarah J. Maas opens Crescent City with House of Earth and Blood, an adult urban fantasy combining mystery, romance and relationships tested by loss.

Why read House of Earth and Blood? The novel combines a modern city with supernatural populations and their power structures. Its investigation gradually reveals the setting, while personal relationships add emotional depth. Story and central themes Bryce Quinlan lives with the consequences of tragedy before working with Hunt Athalar to seek answers. Grief, friendship, discrimination and loyalty intersect with conflicts across the city. Who is this first volume for? It suits adults who enjoy lengthy urban fantasy and detailed world-building. Violence, sexual content and mature subjects are present. The language of the copy requires confirmation.