BookBingeCrescent City Books in Order
The short answer
Sarah J. Maas · 3 books
- How many books?
- There are 3 books in the Crescent City series, published 2020–2024.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with House of Earth and Blood (2020).
About 2,400 pages — roughly 40 hours of reading
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:
Reading order
- House of Earth and BloodBryce Quinlan, a half-Fae party girl in Crescent City, teams up with a dangerous fallen angel to hunt the demon that murdered her best friend.2020805 pages
- House of Sky and BreathAs an occupying military power tightens its grip on Crescent City, Bryce and Hunt must navigate rebellion and secrets that threaten everyone they love.2022801 pages
- House of Flame and ShadowTrapped in a strange new world, Bryce must find her way home while Hunt and their allies fight to save Crescent City from annihilation.2024835 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Crescent City books are there?
There are 3 books in the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas, from House of Earth and Blood (2020) to House of Flame and Shadow (2024). Together they run to about 2,400 pages.
Is the Crescent City series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is House of Flame and Shadow (2024), and Sarah J. Maas hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Crescent City book?
House of Earth and Blood (2020) is book one, at 805 pages. Bryce Quinlan, a half-Fae party girl in Crescent City, teams up with a dangerous fallen angel to hunt the demon that murdered her best friend.
Should I read the Crescent City series in publication order?
Yes. For the Crescent City series, reading order and publication order are the same — House of Earth and Blood (2020) through House of Flame and Shadow (2024).
How long does it take to read all Crescent City books?
About 2,400 pages across 3 books — roughly 40 hours at a page a minute. The longest is House of Flame and Shadow (835 pages); the shortest is House of Sky and Breath (801 pages).