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thorns_and_thunder's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Slavery, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse
booksthatburn's review against another edition
I don't like any of the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Police brutality
Minor: Child abuse and Fatphobia
spinesinaline's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Thanks to the publisher for an ARC!
This was a fun take on the Prince and the Pauper story with added fantasy (snake magic!) and great immersion in Indian culture that feels expertly descriptive without removing us from the story.
There was some awkward and repetitive phrasing and dialogue so it wasn’t a perfect story but I felt the voices of these twins was so distinct (though I got them confused when they’re together in chapters). There were also parts of the mystery that weren’t as smooth, with the bad guy feeling very ‘villain in movie reveals entire plot’ and many points connected out of the blue by the characters as the readers didn’t have enough hints to figure it out yet.
I wasn’t thrilled to learn it’s a series as I’m a standalone reader usually but it wasn’t a significant cliffhanger and still felt like its own ending so I’m glad that this book feels wrapped up in itself while still leaving the door open for future adventures.
This was a fun take on the Prince and the Pauper story with added fantasy (snake magic!) and great immersion in Indian culture that feels expertly descriptive without removing us from the story.
There was some awkward and repetitive phrasing and dialogue so it wasn’t a perfect story but I felt the voices of these twins was so distinct (though I got them confused when they’re together in chapters). There were also parts of the mystery that weren’t as smooth, with the bad guy feeling very ‘villain in movie reveals entire plot’ and many points connected out of the blue by the characters as the readers didn’t have enough hints to figure it out yet.
I wasn’t thrilled to learn it’s a series as I’m a standalone reader usually but it wasn’t a significant cliffhanger and still felt like its own ending so I’m glad that this book feels wrapped up in itself while still leaving the door open for future adventures.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Child abuse, and Torture
Minor: War
priscillasbookshelf's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Sisters of the Snake took me some time to complete reading, but I enjoyed it so much whenever I had the chance to delve into this book!
Sisters of Snake was a beautiful Prince and the Pauper retelling! The plot twists and character growth kept me wanting more; The inclusion of Indian culture and cuisine was so beautifully done to craft the story's colorful and vibrant world! I enjoyed the character development and world-building the most! The plot and conflict/ resolution enticed me into reading the story!
However, I felt like some of the conflict/resolution and dialogue were formulaic and predictable at times. I was saddened that there was no map of this world for such a wonderful fantasy world-building story - A map is not really necessary, but I would have liked it paired with this beautiful fantasy world and the lovely dust jacket. I felt like some of the dialogue and conflict/resolution was predictable for my liking, but the last chapter definitely made up for it!
Therefore, it's a 4 Star rating for me! I'm looking forward to reading the second book of Ria and Rani!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Child abuse, Bullying, Confinement, Violence, and Torture
kayladaila's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Sisters of the Snake is an Indian retelling of The Princess and the Pauper with a cool magic system. I like the writing but found the story to be predictable at every turn.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Child abuse
nitya's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
The Prince(ss) and the Pauper retelling I always wanted!!!
I am not a twin but grew up watching everything about twin sisters (Sister Sister, Mary Kate and Ashley's entire filmography, etc) and the authors did too. So when they pitched this book as an Indian (specifically Punjabi) influenced fantasy focusing on a princess and a thief who are also twins, I was 100% sold.
At nearly 500 pages, this may seem daunting but the writing is very engaging (dual POV), there's lots of court intrigue and twists, and the tropes are my jam (found family! female friendships! girls saving themselves!!). I did like the world building but also wanted more of it! Perhaps in the sequel...
I am not a twin but grew up watching everything about twin sisters (Sister Sister, Mary Kate and Ashley's entire filmography, etc) and the authors did too. So when they pitched this book as an Indian (specifically Punjabi) influenced fantasy focusing on a princess and a thief who are also twins, I was 100% sold.
At nearly 500 pages, this may seem daunting but the writing is very engaging (dual POV), there's lots of court intrigue and twists, and the tropes are my jam (found family! female friendships! girls saving themselves!!). I did like the world building but also wanted more of it! Perhaps in the sequel...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Child abuse
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