House of Earth and Blood (Part 1 of 2) (Dramatized Adaptation)

Crescent City, Book 1

By: Sarah J. Maas

Narrated by: full cast, Robb Moreira, Debi Tinsley, Lise Bruneau, Colleen Delany, Kit Swann, Danny Montooth, Nick J. Russo, Torian Brackett, Gail Shalan, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Gabriel Michael

Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Sarah J. Maas's CRESCENT CITY series begins with House of Earth and Blood: the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance.

Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life-working hard all day and partying all night-until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She'll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.

Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose-to assassinate his boss's enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he's offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.

As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City's underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion-one that could set them both free, if they'd only let it. With unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new dramatized audiobook fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom-and the power of love.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Performed by Colleen Delany, Kit Swann, Danny Montooth, Nick J. Russo, Torian Brackett, Gail Shalan, Stephanie Németh-Parker, Gabriel Michael, Robb Moreira, Debi Tinsley, Lise Bruneau, Holly Adams, Daniel Llaca, Joel David Santner, Nhea Durousseau, Khaya Fraites, Michael John Casey, Henry W. Kramer, Karenna Foley, Jonathon Church, Sarah Ruth Dawson, Sura Siu, Ryan Haugen, Bradley Foster Smith, Christopher Williams, Emily Beresford, Karen Novack, LaMont Ridgell, Rob McFadyen, Deepa Samuel, Christopher Walker, Thomas Penny, Jonathan David Bullock, and Jeri Marshall.

©2020 Sarah J. Maas (P)2024 Graphic Audio LLC

SJM + graphic audio for the win!

Totally stellar performance and cast! If you’ve never listened to a “dramatized adaptation” - definitely give it a shot! They are so much fun.

I thought the actual story started off a little weird for me personally, as I am not super into Urban fantasy. There is also sooooo much world building at the beginning so it was just a little (eh) for me but I’m really glad I pushed through and kept going with the series because it got good!

I don’t love that the graphic audios (dramatized adaptations) come in 2 parts released in different months. I would rather have the whole book come out at once. I also don’t love that they take 2-3 credits per book depending on the size of the book but I also fully understand why it does and super appreciate having the availability of such epic quality listening.

Excited for the rest!!

Hunt’s voice was not what I would have expected but it works. Excited for Part 2

The cast

This is my first dramatized adaptation, and I can’t go back to regular audiobooks, it is that good! Hunt’s voice was perfect, this is my favorite book, so to make justice to voices is a tall order. The story is amazing, in my humble opinion the best series by Sarah J mass

obsessed

quinlar will forever serve for me ! loved the preformance and i already LOVE the story from reading the paperback version of this ! syrinx voice was so CUTE 😭😭😭😭😭

I’m hooked on Dramatic Versions of audiobooks.

My parents listened to somethin similar in their youth (The Shadow on a dial in radio.) New technology has given us more options. I enjoy not getting lost by two narrators, or talent not able to do more than 2 different voices.
Legally blind, these provide more than entertainment. I’m able to discuss books w/friends.

Not a fan of the narrator

The way the book is being read is like a robot. You can’t follow the story like this.

Great story

I don’t like Hunt’s voice. Sounds like an old old old man and just sounds like he’s reading it off. Others sounded amazing.

the voice of bryce.....

I have to say that I love the story but I hated the voice of bryce in the beginning. when she talks one or 2 words her voice is annoying... when she speaks a whole sentence then its fine.

love

only thing about this I can't get out of my head is that Hunt sounds like Austin butler being elvis presley. not bad just can't get it out of my head when I hear hunt

Second favorite series.

I love the characters and story and voices it’s just so amazing. Cant wait for part 2.