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Crescent City

Sarah J. Maas (2022)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages1584 (Doorstopper (600+))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads5.00/5 (1)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageStrong

Synopsis

House of Earth and CRESCENT CITY series begins with House of Earth and 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. House of Sky and The Asteri have kept their word so far, leaving Bryce and Hunt alone. But with the rebels chipping away at the Asteri’s power, the threat the rulers pose is growing. As Bryce, Hunt, and their friends get pulled into the rebels’ plans, the choice becomes stay silent while others are oppressed, or fight for what’s right. And they’ve never been very good at staying silent.

Crescent City: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult fantasy series contains explicit sexual content, graphic violence including murder and torture, strong language throughout, and mature themes of oppression and rebellion. Best for readers 18+.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include torture, slavery, graphic violence, gore, and substance abuse (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers will be drawn to the intense romance, complex world-building with Fae and magic, and the high-stakes fight against tyrannical rulers.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyRomancePolitical FantasyUrban Setting