The story of “House of Sky and Breath” begins three months after the events in “House of Earth and Blood.” Bryce and Hunt, following orders from the Bright Hand, are keeping a low profile. Bryce, now aware of her status as a Starborn Fae Princess, gets to know her half-brother Ruhn. She publicly revealed her true parentage and possesses the rare gift of Starlight, along with a magical artifact, the Horn of Luna, tattooed on her back. This artifact grants her the ability to open portals between worlds.<\/p>\n
Hunt desires a normal life and focuses on his growing romantic relationship with Bryce. However, two events disrupt their plans: Bryce’s sudden betrothal to Fae Prince Cormac and the disappearance of human siblings Sofie and Emile Renast. Sofie, a human rebel with crucial intelligence against the Asteri, is chased by government forces, and Emile’s whereabouts are unknown.<\/p>\n
Bryce, Hunt, and others embark on a mission to find Sofie and Emile. Sofie, associated with Bryce’s late friend Danika, becomes a key figure. Cormac, revealed to be an Ophion rebellion agent, seeks Bryce’s help in exchange for maintaining their betrothal, preventing her tyrannical father’s interference.<\/p>\n
The search involves the mer Tharion and Ithan Holstrom, a wolf exiled by his pack. Hunt’s traumatic past resurfaces with the arrival of his new boss, Archangel Celestina, triggering memories. Despite challenges, Bryce and Hunt realize their deep connection as mates, surpassing ordinary bonds.<\/p>\n
The quest intensifies as Cormac, aided by telepath Ruhn, contacts Ophion mole Agent Daybright for intelligence. The rebels seize supplies, fearing Pippa Spetsos’s fanatical intentions. Bryce, Hunt, and friends intervene, leading to a confrontation with Pippa’s forces.<\/p>\n
On a ship, Cormac discovers Sofie’s death. Bryce notices a sequence on Sofie’s arm, sparking a quest to decipher it. The Helhound reveals the sequence marks a door in the Asteri Archives. Bryce and the group plan to visit the Archives for crucial truths.<\/p>\n
At the Archives, Bryce learns the shocking reality\u2014the Asteri are parasitic creatures exploiting planets for energy, deceiving magical folk. Rigelus reveals he orchestrated Bryce’s journey to open a portal to her home world for its magic. Hunt and Ruhn face arrest but receive unexpected help from the Hind, revealed as Agent Daybright.<\/p>\n
With no choice, Bryce visits the planet Hel, intending to seek aid against Rigelus. However, she encounters someone named Rhysand, leaving the story in a cliffhanger. Unanswered questions set the stage for Book 3 in the Crescent City series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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