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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
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
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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