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House of Sky and Breath

Subgenre
romantasy
Edition year
2022
Rating
★ 4.2 · 838 ratingsExternal reader rating · Hardcover
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This high fantasy sequel follows Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar, who have agreed to keep their relationship platonic until the Winter Solstice as they are pulled into a rebel movement against the ruling Asteri. It weaves together slow-burn romantic tension, betrayal, and found family dynamics as the characters choose to fight oppression rather than stay silent.

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Book 2 of 3 in Crescent City — see the full reading order →

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  • Betrayal: “this book from the outset is riddled with twists, turns, love and betrayal” source
  • High Fantasy: “The EPIC FANTASY and #1 Sunday Times bestseller” source
  • Slow Burn: “Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar have made a pact. As they process the events of the Spring they will keep things ... platonic ... until Winter Solstice.” source
  • Enemies of the Crown: “Dragged into a rebel movement they want no part of, Bryce, Hunt and their friends find themselves pitted against the terrifying Asteri - whose notice they must avoid at all costs.” source

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Reading order second installment

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Series Crescent City

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