Hands down one of the best work of Sarah J Mass!!!
This is not her usual writing style. HOEAB is heavy on world building and plot so if you're an ACOTAR fan don't go into HOEAB with the same expectations. It's more similar to TOG in that regard. But even TOG did not have this much world building. So much info to grasp. And such a complex world.. For some this might be a turn off but trust me dnfing this is your loss.
The characters are much more fleshed out and felt real. Their emotions, trauma were all realistic. Bryce reminds me of Aelin. And the ending had me sobbing.
If you're a fan of complex world with amazing plot and romance and relations then this is for you ❤