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Its grabbed my attention and now I'm even more excited to read the entire story! The authors writing is just as compelling as ever.

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For a very long time, I loved reading SJM's writing, but now that I've come back to it after stepping away for a while, I find that I don't enjoy it nearly as much anymore. The entire first chapter introduces readers to too many elements of the world. I don't want to call it an info-dump, but really that's what happened. I really wanted to like this book. The plot intrigues me to no end, but the writing just doesn't hold my attention anymore.

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I’ve heard so many good things about this author so when this excerpt came up I was excited. I guess I need to go back and read the other books because I was super confused. There are so many characters and different creatures I got lost. It did get better at the end so maybe I need the whole book.

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This excerpt left me starving for more of Sarah J Maas's words, stories, worlds. The release date of this book can't come soon enough! Even though the description of the book lets you know of the heartbreak to come, it almost makes it more agonizing to read how the events play out. The rich character development and the relationship buildup in just five chapters shows the majesty of Maas's craft. This is my most anticipated book of 2020, and I can't wait to devour the rest of this book!

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My goodness, what a tease!! After reading these five chapters I cannot wait to have the whole book in my hands! Sarah J Maas does not disappoint and I am already hooked and extremely intrigued and excited to read on!

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I was really excited to read this because I have been on the fence about pre-ordering this book or waiting to read some reviews first. I have loved all of the author's other books, but since this is an adult rather than a YA book I was unsure if I would like it. After reading this excerpt I am definitely more interested in the world she has created for this series and I am looking forward to reading the full book and getting to know the characters better! Looks I will be pre-ordering this one after all!

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I've got to be honest here - I'm an extremely biased Sarah J. Mass fan. I bought this book when it came up for pre-order, and have loved everything she has ever written. That being said, this excerpt felt NEW. The tone is definitely more adult, and even though this is a short excerpt, I could tell this is something we have never gotten from Mass before.

This excerpt did a PHENOMENAL job of setting the story up. The map is beautiful, and the house separations were clear and helped us understand the division and politics of the city. I appreciate those being included.

I loved the way we were introduced to Bryce and especially the friendship between her and Danika. You could feel the camaraderie and love between these two. As well as the rest of the Pack of Devils.

Everything about this excerpt drew me into the story - and by the end, it made me so excited to get my hands on the full novel. No spoilers... but holy monkey. Color me impressed. Mass is such a talented and imaginative writer.

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Like basically everyone else here, I am beyond excited for this book. I love everything Sarah J. Maas writes, so this will be no exception. There was a lot to unpack in the first 5 chapters, and I am glad to have had the opportunity to read them first. I cannot wait to see where this story goes, and to experience Sarah's first adult novel!

I was given an advanced reader's copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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I am not sure how to convey the level of excitement I am feeling about this book. Insert girlish shriek here. I am completely hooked and cannot wait for the full book.

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An exciting look at the first five chapters of this gripping new series by Sarah J. Maas. Bryce Quinlan half-human half-Fae works hard and parties harder, enjoying all the temptations that Crescent City has to offer. After a night filled with dancing, drugs, and alcohol, Bryce returns home to find her friends slaughtered by a mysterious creature. Bryce chases the creature down but he evades her capture leaving her wounded and waiting for help.
I was so excited to see a new series by one of my favorite authors. The House of Earth and Blood offers a diverse cast of fantasy creatures each originating from a different house of Midgard. I can't wait for this first novel to release so I pick up where the story leaves off and discover what happens with Bryce.

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This may be only a small excerpt of a very large book, but it's already quite clear to me that it is going to be an intriguing and complex story, with interesting character and race dynamics. However, I'm not too sure about the writing style.
In any case, this is one of my most anticipated releases of 2020 and I'll be sure to buy a copy as soon as it's released!

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Seems like an interesting world but there’s almost an information overload and I couldn’t keep track of all the different kinds of creatures and their houses. Took me a while to get into it and I didn’t feel the main character was very compelling, but that ending of the excerpt does setup for a very explosive mystery.
I know I’m gonna read it anyways because I love SJM but I wish the overuse of the words “male” would have stopped. Alas, that doesn’t seem to be the case and I’ll be well prepared to be annoyed.

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I think I'm going to listen to the audiobook for this series (the narrator isn't even announced yet with less than 1 month to go! Its just that theres a ton of information overload in the beginning. Its interesting though and I'm curious for this book.

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This was such an interesting glimpse into a fascinating world!

While it seemed to be a bit of a whirlwind pace that left me needing to reread a few bits at the beginning, I'm thrilled with the level of world-building and can't wait to dive deeper into this story. I'm a fan of Maas' and I know this series isn't going to disappoint!

Thanks for the excerpt in exchange for the review!

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This is one of my most anticipated reads of 2020. I enjoyed the ACOTAR trilogy for the most part though I couldn't really get into Throne of Glass. Still, this book sounded absolutely amazing, and when I saw the chance to get an early glance into the story, I immediately downloaded it.

I'm definitely intrigued, planning to buy the book the day it releases, but I will say this excerpt was a little confusing. We are thrown instantly into the story, the world, and a LOT of information is just dumped to the point where I felt lost, confused, and a little frustrated by it all. There are a LOT of character names being thrown out too, and while I normally don't have any issues keeping up with a large cast of characters, this felt like too much too fast. Still, the world seems fascinating, exciting, and by the end of excerpt, I found myself still eager for more. Only one more month to go, and then the book will be in my hands!

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I've had this preordered for a while but I couldn't help but take a peek and the excerpt, and I'm really intrigued by where the story's going to go! I haven't finished Maas's other series just yet, but I'm really looking forward to this. The world building that really starts kicking up in chapter three has me hooked, and waiting a month to receive the finished book is going to be a long wait to see what happens next!

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I cannot wait to read more of this book. I can tell I will have to clear the weekend or plan on missing a lot of sleep. I have read all of Sarah Maas' books and have been eagerly and curiously waiting this one. I wondered what shifting to adult paranormal genre would mean. Well, there is still some intricate world-building. And this promised to be a lengthy book to get lost in. I anticipate the same cycle of growth that her other characters have gone through, and that growth usually happened through hardship. I can't wait to get to know Bryce better and be along for what promises to be an exciting, emotional ride!

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Wow, I’m such a huge fan of this author, ACOTAR, and TOG are some of my favorite books. To be able to dive back into her world is such a good feeling. I really like Bryce and can’t wait to see what happens next, and Danika honestly reminds me of myself, in a good way. I can tell this is going to become one of my favorite books of 2020!

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It took a little bit to get into, but man once you hit chapter 3 it sucks you in and doesn’t let you go. I need and want more. I crave it. Mrs. Maas does it again. Can not wait to read more.

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The great thing about Sarah Maas books is also the worst thing about Sarah Maas books: The kick-ass, wild, fierce, funny female characters are terrific, but they're always the same girl.

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