3.5 out of 5.

I wasn't too sure what to expect from this, and I feel on the whole that I will probably pick this book up to find out what happens next. There were moments when it read quite immature, but there were moments, especially in the final chapter that was offered, Chapter 5, that really drew me in and made me fully invested.

I like the characters, the diversity of races. I feel that there is a lot of history and world building potential. And who doesn't love the prospect of a little bit of raunch?! The mystery and man hunt aspects also offer their own appeal. And if the story continues much in the same thread as Chapter 5, this could really be something great.

5/5 stars
Excerpt review

Holy heck. What did I just read? Oh, I know. My new favorite fantasy of the year.

This excerpt was decently long, five chapters, and such a good glimpse into this new series. It did start off a bit slow as you get to know the characters and the major world building that happened within the first two chapters, however this really helped you get a feel for the people and Crescent City. There were also several obvious indicators to the reader that you're reading an adult book (i.e. mention of drugs, clubs, curse words that read like turn back now if you thought this was a YA book).

I'm already so in love with the world hierarchy with the separate houses and amazing variety of paranormal characters. The main character Bryce is half fae/half human while her best friend and roommate Danika is a wolf shifter. I really liked getting to know both of these characters as well as everything they've been through in the past. I can already tell that the story is going to have a lot going on with their backstories as well as current events in Crescent City that will make for an amazing read! This excerpt did cut off on what felt like a emotional roller coaster leading up to a cliffhanger so I'm dying to read the finished book and the rest of the series!

*Thank you so much to Bloomsbury publishing and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this digital ARC excerpt in exchange for an honest review.

I wish I had not read the first 5 chapters of this book. I wish I had not read them, not because they were terrible, but because I cannot stop thinking about this book and realized I have to wait WEEKS for it to be released. It seems that Sarah J Maas has done it once again and will continue to hold my imagination hostage in this new world she has created.

Crescent City is a story about a half fae half human female, Bryce, who loves dancing and her wolffish best friend, Danika. Without going into too much detail of these 5 chapters, Brice works for an Gallery for an enchantress who may or may not change people into animals just for annoying her. Danika is alpha of her werewolf pack and roommates and best friends with Bryce. Together they drink too much and have a solid female friendship, more like sisters. After a night of partying too much Bryce comes home to her entire life being changed. And that is where we stop and wait ever so patiently for the book to release.

Um hello?!?! This is SO good!! You better bet I'm going to find a way to get myself a copy of this because im so excited for it!

As expected Maas dives right into things and true to form, she excels in world-building and does a fabulous job setting up the story. The mash-up of ordinary real-world things like watching TV, texting, and bad dates mixed with the magical world of fae, wolves, witches, humans, criminals, and more make for fun reading. I'm already vested in the characters and I look forward to this journey! I liked Bryce and Danika so much. I always appreciate it when I see women as real friends. No jealousy or backstabbing. Mass also knows how to create that close friend circle successfully. You feel it. You want to be a part of that squad! The final chapter left me with such a shock that I can't wait for the entire book.

This excerpt of the book was great and left me wanting more. So far the characters seem interesting and I've always enjoyed Sarah Maas' writting style.

OKAY I AM EVEN MORE EXCITED AFTER READING THIS EXCERPT! SARAH J MAAS IS A QUEEN

HURRY UP MARCH 3RD

There's not much to review here but these first chapters definitely made me curious to read the rest of the the book even if it already destroyed my little heart.

I received the excerpt from NetGalley. It was fun to read, just a shame the rest of the book isn't there yet. I love the writing style. I was hooked from page 1 and can't wait to read more!

I can not wait for this one!!!!! I am so in love with the writing and it’s one of my most anticipated. Reading this made it even mote so

This snippet has me so excited for the rest of the novel, March 3rd can't come soon enough! I am very excited to see how SJM dives into the adult fantasy world. The first chapter of this excerpt had me hooked, the characters are already some that I love, and am very excited to see how their story unfolds.

I am a fan of the author’s and loved both of her previous book series so I have been excitedly waiting for this new series to debut. Unfortunately I am very disappointed in this sample. Unlike her previous world building and endearing heroines I don’t like this world and I was annoyed by this heroine. Bryce I’m guessing is supposed to be redeemed following the murder of her friends but she starts out the book pretty worthless as a character. This is a huge change from her other books that had compelling and strong protagonists. We only get small glimpses of this world as a whole but it seems very chaotic. The only characters who seemed interesting are the ones who are killed. This sample stops very much on a cliffhanger but I have no interest in reading anymore. Getting through five chapters of this was difficult and I would have given up if it hadn’t been by an author I’ve liked so much before. This effort seems very juvenile and so lacking compared to her previous books so I am very disappointed.

HOLY GODS. I already knew how that excerpt would end but I’m still so shocked. I’m so sad!?!? How was that the ending of chapter FIVE!? Is it March yet!? I need the whole book right now. Actually scratch that, can I get the entire series?

5 chapters is not even close to enough! I need more and I cannot wait for march 3rd. Sarah j Maas has undoubtedly done it again and I cant wait to see what happens in the rest of this book

Okay yes to everything so far.

I got an excerpt of this book from the publisher so thank you for that!

Can I just say that I love the names, love the whole setting, love the wine red hair like yaaaas.
Can't wait until it comes out and I get to read the whole thing. It's going to be amazing!!
Also in case people don't know this is not a young adult book so for the younger readers around us, please be aware of this and the decision if you want to read it or not.

These first five chapters of ‘Crescent City’ by Sarah J. Maas were already amazing to read. Eventhough there was a lot of information at the beginning. A lot of new words, names and rules in this world of the Fae. As for the Court of Thorns and Roses series, those four books were pretty easy and nice to read. ‘Crescent City’ on the other hand requires a lot more dedication from the reader. There are quite a few characters already in the beginning of the book. Bryce Quinlan is ofcourse one of the most important character you get to know, but Sarah also introduces a few other characters. The information bomb is in between dialogs and thoughts which makes it a little hard to follow sometimes. But when you can put your full attention to the book and really read over and between the lines, the world and the characters both come alive within the first three chapters. After that, the action begins. The werewolves Bryce is involved with, are not only dangerous, they fulfill a pretty important job around savety in the city. Bryce feels a like a castaway when there’s not other person like her near her. But then it becomes clear why this excerpt was just 5 chapters long. Something dreadful and bloody happens and Bryce is apart of it. I’m really curious to find out how this story will continu!

I cannot wait to read the rest of this book. I'm hooked on the imaginative writing style, the clear world building, the fantastic characters, and the plot. March 3rd cannot come fast enough.

From the very first page, I knew this book was going to ruin me. I wasn’t wrong.

The book spills straight into character introductions, we learn about the protagonist’s life—her friends and her family. And we grow fond of all of them. We build slow, loving bonds with the protagonist as well, and the story rushes by before you realize.

To say, I can’t wait to read the rest of the book is the mother of all understatements. Even just an excerpt of the story kept me on my toes and tore through my heart.

Fantastic, just fantastic. I did find myself stumbling over the references pertaining to the world, trying to accumulate them and make sense of them. Perhaps some more exposure to them and I’d fall into the world better.

Four and a half stars!

I just read the excerpt which is part 1 of the book. I am HOOKED! I can’t wait for release day! NEED TO READ THIS BOOK! I’ll add to this review once I get the rest. So far...Love it. Great world and character building.

I am so unbelievably happy I preordered this. This excerpt e ds on such a massive cliffhanger.

Maas has built a very complex world for this series. I'm not usually into urban-type supernatural fantasy, but I am very curious as to where this is heading. Veritably chomping at the bit!

However, I have yet to decide if I like Bryce. I guess I'll find out on March 4th.