Crescent City Books in Order with Summaries
Ready to read the Crescent City books in order? I’ve got you covered on the proper way to read them – which includes NOT reading them before you finish one of Sarah J Maas’s other series first! Read on to learn in what order to tackle this book series.
I’ve been compulsively reading Sarah J Maas’s books since I first read the entire ACOTAR trilogy in one week. Crescent City is an urban fantasy completely unlike ACOTAR and I was intimated by the size of these books at first. Each book is 800+ pages!
This series is seriously High Fantasy at its finest with loads of characters, intricate plots, and epic fight sequences. If you aren’t sure whether or not to read the series, let me assure you – it’s worth it! I stayed up until 3 am finishing book 1!
Crescent City Books in Order of Publication
- House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) – 2020
- House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City #2) – 2022
- House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City #3)- 2024
- Crescent City #4 (Release date TBD)
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Crescent City Series in Order with Summaries
House of Earth and Blood
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Year: 2020
Genre: Fantasy Romance
More info: Book #1 of the Crescent City Series
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
House of Earth and Blood is the first in a new series by Sarah J. Maas, of ACOTAR fame. It’s an urban fantasy – and tells the story of Bryce Quinlan and her bodyguard, Hunt Athalar. Strange things are happening in Lunathion and together, Bryce and Hunt are trying to uncover the source of murders happening around Crescent City. If only because then they will be permitted to get away from one another.
But Bryce’s hunt for answers is deeper, she knows that what’s going on now is connected to her best friend, Danika’s murder two years prior. This wild ride was filled with skyscrapers, cellphones, and video surveillance, but also fairies, werewolves, angels, demons, and witches with history and power.
Why Kirsten loves it
My initial turn-off of too many names/places/tribes/species types was quickly overcome by the insane world-building and a story that kept me up until 3 a.m. I fell in love with Bryce and Hunt’s romance, the epic world of the Crescent City series, and the many breadcrumbs and clues SJM scattered throughout this story.
Why Jackie loves it
I loved this world-building fantasy. Unlike so many of the other EPIC series, this one is set in an urban setting which makes it unique to any other series I have read. The characters are fantastic in their imperfect, but relatable ways.
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House of Sky and Breath
Author: Sarah J Maas
Year: 2022
Genre: Fantasy Romance
More info: Crescent City #2
Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Bryce and Hunt just want to get back to normal after the events of the last book. But the power balance between the Asteri and the rebels is starting to sway and a fight is coming to Crescent City. Celestina is a new Archangel in charge of Lunathion and she seems… normal?
But with Celestina comes new members to the 33rd Legion – members that Hunt has bad history with. As more secrets are unveiled about the sinister underbelly of their city, Bryce and Hunt join their friends in fighting against oppression with the rebels.
Ruhn, Ithan, Jesiba, and Tharion are all back and joining forces to take down the sinister forces. We also learn where Bryce’s immense power comes from.
Why Kirsten loves it
Sarah J. Maas’s steamy, action-packed storytelling is amazing in this story and that ending. Fans of Sarah J Maas’s books will be SCREAMING during the epilogue!
House of Flame and Shadow
Author: Sarah J Maas
Year: 2024
Genre: Fantasy Romance
More info: Crescent City #3
Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
After the events of the last book, Bryce is no longer in Midgard – she’s in a completely different world with characters SJM readers know and love, but who Bryce isn’t sure if she can trust. Meanwhile, back home, Hunt and Ruhn, are being held captive and being tortured for the plot to bring down the Asteri.
Hunt is desperate to find Bryce and she is desperate to return. Can they reunite and bring down the Asteri once and for all? Ithan and Tharion’s stories are also explored as well.
Why Kirsten loves it
There are lots of perspectives in this epic story but it feels cohesive! The ending wasn’t quite as satisfying as I wanted it to be, but that’s because I think there are more books coming in this series.
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Helpful Tips
- The Crescent City series is still ongoing to be prepared for a cliffhanger.
- I HIGHLY recommend you read Sarah J Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses series first as there are storyline threads that are woven into Crescent City from that series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crescent City series order?
Is the Crescent City series appropriate for teens?
NO! Crescent City is an adult fantasy series.
How many books are in the Crescent City series?
There are currently 3 published books in the Crescent City series but a fourth book has been announced.
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Epilogue
Have you read all the Crescent City Books in order? Did you read them after ACOTAR? Were you SCREAMING, FAINTING, DYING at the end of book 2? Because I was PISSED I had to wait so long for book 3. I cannot believe I have to wait for the fourth book in the series to come out to see what happens next.
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