We are really getting into it now. The club dives into chapters 46 - 70 of House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas, book 3 in the Crescent City (CC) series. Hypaxia’s idea to use a certain thunderbird is unethical right? Did Hunt and Bryce goooo toooo sppaccee??? And, who’s your daddies? Safe if you’ve read through chapter 70 of House of Flame and Shadow in the Crescent City series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series

The book club discusses chapters 20-45 of the final published book in Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series, House of Flame and Shadows. Tara was so good at not spoiling Ithan and Sigrid’s arc for the club that she confused Sheila. Locked up by the Asteri? You’re dangerous. Jesiba, why are you dishing now? Dungeon break. Sound off. “Blast it to Hel . . .” Chills.  Safe if you’ve read through chapter 45 of House of Flame and Shadow in the Crescent City series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series

The book club kicks off the last published book (to date) in the Crescent City (CC) series by Sarah J. Maas, House of Flame and Shadow (HoFaS). First things first, the cousins commit to only discussing the content of this book through the lens of Crescent City, which is nearly impossible given this book could be referenced in the upcoming ACOTAR 6, but we can do this. Which storyline were you most excited about aka was Bryce in 4th place for you too? Say the Asteri have you in a dungeon, would you flinch at biting off your friend’s hand if needed? Silene’s monologue, we need to know, what’s your interest level? Safe if you’ve read through Chapter 19 of House of Flame and Shadow in the Crescent City series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series

The book club wraps House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas, book 2 in the Crescent City series, but . . . is it really the beginning of book 6 in the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series hitting book stores at midnight on October 27, 2026??? Can we talk for a minute about Hunt Athalar's little trick? What was the pre-Asteri world really like? And, what boundaries does Bryce need to set with Ember Quinlan? Remember, Lorcanis is watching 👀. Safe if you've read through the House of Sky and Breath in the Crescent City series, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series

Sheila and Tara continue discussing the second half of House of Sky and Breath, book 2 in the Crescent City (CC) series by Sarah J. Maas, and they left all the good bits for this part. Don’t you think Ruhn Danaan and Agent Daylight have a real Love is Blind experience? Danika Fendyr had at least one more big secret and isn’t it the best?! Rigelus is spilling all the tea, the Asteri’s footnotes on the universe are freaking us out, and, how old are they really anyway? New places and spaces – we are in it now folks (wink, wink)! Safe if you’ve read all of the House of Sky and Breath, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series

Time for the second half of House of Sky and Breath, the second book in Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series. The cousins get philosophical about Declan Emmett's role in the series. What can a mystic really do, what really makes an alpha, and what’s the Viper Queen actually all about? And, how much of a certain someone’s pillow talk could lead to treachery? Safe if you’ve read all of the House of Sky and Breath, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series

Cousins Sheila and Tara continue discussing the first 37 chapters of the 2nd book in Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City (CC) series: House of Sky and Breath. Can Sheila make it through Ithan’s unrequited love? Wouldn’t it be nice to just trust Celestina? Can Bryce see anyone that she is close with clearly? Safe if you’ve read through Chapter 37 of House of Sky and Breath, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series

The book club kicks off book 2 in the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas: House of Sky and Breath. The cousins digest the new, intense storyline thrown straight at us. But also, less seriously, they discuss this scenario: your friend is hooking up, but the perimeter has been breached, are you knocking first or barging in the room with no notice?  How are you processing Bryce having primarily male sidekicks? And yes, there is a theme . . . Sheila is still jealous!  Safe if you’ve read through Chapter 37 of House of Sky and Breath, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series

The book club wraps up its discussion of House of Earth and Blood, the first book in the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas. Did you know how global our book club is? What do you think about Bryce’s capabilities as a warrior hero? When you hear Jellie Jubilee, what do you think? Safe if you’ve read House of Earth and Blood, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series

It’s time for the epic moments of House of Earth and Blood, the first book in the Crescent City (CC) series by Sarah J. Maas. How many times did you think the action and the reveals were over in the last 100ish pages of this book!?! Sheila (Síle) and Tara (Teamhair) attempt to do justice to the Asteri’s synchronized address to the summit. Sheila grapples with Dec’s live production of Bryce’s experience. Tara ends up crying about the story throughout the conversation. What does it mean to be a true canid (the scientific family for all dogs)? Safe if you’ve read House of Earth and Blood, and no cross Sarah J. Maas universe spoilers. Send voice memos or emails to [email protected] and check @mortallands on Instagram for updates!

Season 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series