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Book 3 of 3 in Crescent City

House of Flame and Shadow

by Sarah J. Maas

Spice 3 out of 5, Steamy3/5 · Steamy: Open door

The Crescent City finale, with plenty of Prythian cameos for ACOTAR fans.

Spice
3/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~849
Ending
HEA

How spicy is House of Flame and Shadow?

House of Flame and Shadow is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts early (first quarter).

  • Steam: Open door
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • When: Spice starts early (first quarter)
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Multiple POVs
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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  • Graphic violence
  • Torture
  • War
  • Death of a loved one

Our editorial notes, which may be incomplete. If something is a hard limit for you, check the author's own content notes too.

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House of Flame and Shadow: quick answers

How spicy is House of Flame and Shadow?

House of Flame and Shadow is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts early (first quarter).

Is House of Flame and Shadow a standalone?

No. House of Flame and Shadow is book 3 of 3 in Crescent City. Start with House of Earth and Blood. The series is complete.

What tropes are in House of Flame and Shadow?

House of Flame and Shadow features angels, fae, found family, badass heroine, fated mates. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

Does House of Flame and Shadow have content warnings?

Our notes for House of Flame and Shadow include: graphic violence, torture, war, death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

What should I read after House of Flame and Shadow?

If you loved House of Flame and Shadow, try A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker, Quicksilver by Callie Hart. They share its angels and fae energy at a similar spice level.