In House of Sky and Breath, Bryce Quinlan and her lover Hunt Athalar, alongside allies, get drawn into the Ophion rebellion against the Asteri after discovering their connection to Bryce's murdered friend, Danika. Amidst political intrigue and personal revelations, they seek to unravel the tyrannical regime's secrets, making surprising alliances and uncovering shocking truths about Midgard's history and governance system. The book contains explicit scenes of intimacy, violence, and language.

Sarah J. Maas’ House of Sky and Breath offers a rich, immersive world with intricate magic systems and compelling character dynamics, continuing to captivate fans of her previous works. Critics praise its detailed world-building and emotional depth but note the occasionally dense pacing and complex plotlines may challenge new readers.

An ideal reader for Sarah J. Maas's House of Sky and Breath is a fan of intricate fantasy worlds, dynamic characters, and romantic subplots. Enthusiasts of Maas's earlier work, as well as those who enjoy A Court of Thorns and Roses or Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series, will likely find this book equally captivating.

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Part 1: “The Chasm”

Prologue and Part 1, Chapters 1-7

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Part 1, Chapters 8-14

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Part 1, Chapters 15-21

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Part 1: “The Chasm” - Part 2: “The Abyss”

Part 1, Chapters 22-24 and Part 2, Chapters 25-28

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Part 2: “The Abyss”

Part 2, Chapters 29-35

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Part 2, Chapters 36-42

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Part 2: “The Abyss” - Part 3: “The Pit”

Part 2, Chapters 43-47 and Part 3, Chapters 48-49

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Part 3: “The Pit”

Part 3, Chapters 50-56

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Part 3, Chapters 57-63

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Part 3, Chapters 64-70

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Part 3, Chapters 71-78 and Epilogue

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