House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City book 1) by Sarah J. Maas

    So I have been waiting almost a year for this book.  Sarah J. Maas is one of five authors whose book I will purchase without even reading the sleeve.  She doesn't disappoint, especially if you enjoy fantasy, which I do.

In this book, she creates a complex world in which all sort of magical and non-magical people ( angels, vampires, shape-shifters, sprites, fae, humans, merfolk)  all live together - not quite in harmony.   Their world is ruled over by six all powerful beings and each area of their world is presided over by all powerful Arch-Angel governors. 

The main character, Bryce, works in a type of antiquities store.  When people she loves are taken from her, she gets involved in the investigation behind the crime.  This brings her into contact with Hunt, a fallen angel currently serving out his time for crimes committed as a slave to the governor of Crescent City. 

This book is full of a rich cast of characters - some who you love, some who you hate but all of them make you FEEL.  It is beautifully written, as are all her books and I can't wait for the next one in the series.  Sarah J. Maas remains the unquestioned reigning Queen of fantasy.   I rate this one all the stars....