78 pages • 2 hours read
Sarah J. MaasHouse of Sky and Breath
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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Prologue and Part 1, Chapters 1-7
Part 1, Chapters 8-14
Part 1, Chapters 15-21
Part 1, Chapters 22-24 and Part 2, Chapters 25-28
Part 2, Chapters 29-35
Part 2, Chapters 36-42
Part 2, Chapters 43-47 and Part 3, Chapters 48-49
Part 3, Chapters 50-56
Part 3, Chapters 57-63
Part 3, Chapters 64-70
Part 3, Chapters 71-78 and Epilogue
Character Analysis
Themes
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Before You Read
Super Short Summary
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.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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.
Who Should Read House of Sky and Breath?
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.