BookBingeCrescent City Books in Order
A former party girl turned scholar and a battle-scarred fallen warrior team up to solve a brutal murder in a glittering modern city ruled by gods, demons, and magic.
Here is the complete Crescent City reading order — all 3 books by Sarah J. Maas, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- House of Earth and Blood(2020)
- House of Sky and Breath(2022)
- House of Flame and Shadow(2024)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Crescent City series?
There are 3 books in the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas, beginning with House of Earth and Blood (2020) and most recently House of Flame and Shadow (2024).
What is the first Crescent City book?
The first book is House of Earth and Blood, published in 2020. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Crescent City in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.