House of Earth and Blood
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Early Evidence Profile
Bryce Quinlan, a half-Fae, half-human woman, once balanced hard work with a lively social life in Crescent City. That life ends when a demon murders her closest friends, leaving her grieving and determined to seek revenge. Although the accused is imprisoned, similar crimes begin again, drawing Bryce into the investigation. Her search brings her together with Hunt Athalar, a notorious fallen angel enslaved by the Archangels he once tried to overthrow.
Ordered to use his formidable abilities against their enemies, Hunt is offered a chance at freedom: help Bryce find the murderer. As they investigate the city’s dangerous underworld, they uncover a dark power that threatens everyone they care about. Their alliance is tested by the demands of vengeance, the price of freedom, and a growing passion that could change the course of their pursuit.
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Narrator Experience
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Narrator recognition & background
- Elizabeth Evans appears on at least 6 other verified audiobook editions in our catalog.
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What the Story Feels Like
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Reader Themes
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Public discussion leans positive about the book’s writing and repeatedly highlights a combination of humor, emotional force, memorable characters, and a vivid supernatural setting. The conversation is still relatively small, so these reactions are best read as directional rather than universal.
Evidence sources for these themes
Based on themes repeated across 173 independent discussions and 26 source networks.
Is This Right for You?
Story and reader-fit guidance remains useful here. Recording-specific claims are limited to evidence matched to this exact edition.
You’ll probably enjoy this if…
- Readers who enjoy Sarah J. Maas’s romantic fantasy style.
- Listeners looking for a sprawling supernatural city and a large cast of powerful characters.
- Those who like revenge plots that grow into alliances, romance, and wider threats.
- People who enjoy emotional intensity balanced by humor and banter.
- Listeners with time for a 27-hour-and-50-minute commitment.
It might not be the best fit if…
- Listeners seeking a short, tightly contained fantasy romance.
- Those who prefer low-violence or emotionally restrained stories.
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Our Take
House of Earth and Blood offers the kind of sweeping fantasy-romance blend that rewards readers who enjoy high emotional stakes, vivid supernatural worlds, and relationships developing under pressure. Public reactions lean toward appreciation for the writing, humor, characters, and emotional impact, but the conversation is still too small to call that broad consensus. Narrator-specific evidence is also limited, with only a cautious indication that Elizabeth Evans handles suspense effectively.
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Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 27 hours and 50 minutes
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Studios
- Audiobook release date
- March 3, 2020
- Language
- English
- ASIN
- B082YHJS14
Before You Listen
- Be comfortable with murder, violence, grief, revenge, enslavement, and emotionally intense romance.
Why You Can Trust This Recommendation
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FAQ
Is this a good choice for listeners who enjoy romance in fantasy settings?
Yes, especially if you like a high-stakes fantasy premise paired with intense romance, danger, and powerful supernatural characters. The romantic storyline is a central part of the book’s appeal rather than a minor subplot.
How much humor can I expect alongside the darker material?
Public discussion points toward humor and banter alongside an emotional, dangerous story. The balance may appeal to listeners who enjoy moments of levity without losing the intensity of the central conflict.
Is the audiobook a substantial time commitment?
Yes. This unabridged English edition runs for approximately 27 hours and 50 minutes, making it best suited to listeners comfortable settling into a long fantasy adventure.
Are there content cautions?
The premise includes murder, danger, violence, grief, revenge, enslavement, and an oppressive power structure. Romance and emotionally intense material are also central to the story.
Ready to experience House of Earth and Blood?
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