House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, 1)

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas is the first book in the Crescent City series, blending urban fantasy, mystery, and romance. The story follows Bryce Quinlan, a half-Fae, half-human who enjoys her life in Lunathion (Crescent City)—until a brutal murder shatters her world.

Two years later, Bryce is pulled into an investigation alongside Hunt Athalar, a Fallen angel with a dark past. As they race to uncover the truth, they find themselves entangled in dangerous secrets, political intrigue, and an ancient power awakening beneath the city.