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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
not a fan of the writing style, don't really care about the plot
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I enjoyed The Spice Road, but much of it was world building with less focus on character development; it really was setting the stage for the rest of the trilogy. The Serpent Sea filled in the holes left behind after the Spice Road. The story continued to be immersive and engaging.
The Serpent Sea continues right where we were left hanging after book 1. We are now taken on two separate journeys; one through the eyes of Imani and the other with Taha.
Imani’s magical abilities are growing, with Qayn’s tutelage, as she learns more of how it all works and how to push the boundaries beyond what she initially believed. The magic system truly becomes more interesting through this. I really enjoyed the growing attraction between Imani and Qayn; their chemistry is undeniable. I loved diving more deeply into Qayn’s character as well, through both Imani’s perspective and their soul bond.
Taha takes the prize for character development in this one! As he embarks on his journey to save his home, we learn so much about him. We learn about his background and motivations, his true feelings for Imani, and watch him grow along the way.
As with book 1, you can expect more surprises and betrayals, but also a more character driven story in comparison.
I recommend this book to lovers of Arabian inspired fantasy and slow burn romance. I am eager to see where book 3 takes us.
Many thanks to Random House, Penguin Teen Canada, and NetGalley for a digital advanced copy of the book. The opinons expressed are honest and my own.
The Serpent Sea continues right where we were left hanging after book 1. We are now taken on two separate journeys; one through the eyes of Imani and the other with Taha.
Imani’s magical abilities are growing, with Qayn’s tutelage, as she learns more of how it all works and how to push the boundaries beyond what she initially believed. The magic system truly becomes more interesting through this. I really enjoyed the growing attraction between Imani and Qayn; their chemistry is undeniable. I loved diving more deeply into Qayn’s character as well, through both Imani’s perspective and their soul bond.
Taha takes the prize for character development in this one! As he embarks on his journey to save his home, we learn so much about him. We learn about his background and motivations, his true feelings for Imani, and watch him grow along the way.
As with book 1, you can expect more surprises and betrayals, but also a more character driven story in comparison.
I recommend this book to lovers of Arabian inspired fantasy and slow burn romance. I am eager to see where book 3 takes us.
Many thanks to Random House, Penguin Teen Canada, and NetGalley for a digital advanced copy of the book. The opinons expressed are honest and my own.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This is an excellent second book for this trilogy. It picks up a heartbeat after the first one ended. It did take me about 75 pages or so to get back into the rhythm, so this series might be best read when the third is complete.
However, an excellent storytelling. I hate to race cast the author, but the story weaves like I imagine Scheherazade weaving her One Thousand and One Nights and I'm the idiot king she's trying to mesmerize. Because I was most certainly mesmerized.
What an interesting and unique tale in the marketplace and still clips at a good, readable pace. I thoroughly enjoyed this companion and am anxiously awaiting the final in this saga.
Will Taha and Imani fall in love? What's the true extent of who Qayn is? There's something amiss, but only time and the third installment will tell.
Loved it!
However, an excellent storytelling. I hate to race cast the author, but the story weaves like I imagine Scheherazade weaving her One Thousand and One Nights and I'm the idiot king she's trying to mesmerize. Because I was most certainly mesmerized.
What an interesting and unique tale in the marketplace and still clips at a good, readable pace. I thoroughly enjoyed this companion and am anxiously awaiting the final in this saga.
Will Taha and Imani fall in love? What's the true extent of who Qayn is? There's something amiss, but only time and the third installment will tell.
Loved it!
adventurous
slow-paced
The plot gets super lost and the character development becomes somewhat contrived. The beginning is good and the last quarter is good but everything in between was a drag
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Serpent Sea forces both Imani and Taha to reconcile with their past, their own secrets, and their version of change. They're on different sides and we wonder throughout if they can bridge the gap. During the course of Serpent Sea both Taha and Imani asks themselves how they can protect their home and loved ones without all these casualties. Without bargains with demons, unintended consequences, and scorched earth. From the beginning, I enjoyed reading Taha's POV as he explores why he felt Imani and him could never work. We see him unraveling and processing his own images and conception of himself.
Serpent Sea forces both Imani and Taha to reconcile with their past, their own secrets, and their version of change. They're on different sides and we wonder throughout if they can bridge the gap. During the course of Serpent Sea both Taha and Imani asks themselves how they can protect their home and loved ones without all these casualties. Without bargains with demons, unintended consequences, and scorched earth. From the beginning, I enjoyed reading Taha's POV as he explores why he felt Imani and him could never work. We see him unraveling and processing his own images and conception of himself.