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A review by lexasmilesss
Embrace the Serpent by Sunya Mara
3.75
Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an e-arc of this book!
Embrace the Serpent by Sunya Mara built a world where creatures were half human and sentient. However, they were being ruled over an oppressive emperor and only the Serpent King’s land was impenetrable due to some sort of magic.
The main female lead, Saphira, is a jewelsmith by choice but not entirely since her home and mother were killed by the emperor’s warriors. Through this book we follow her as she tries to hide from her past and make a life for herself. Eventually she is thrown into a marriage of convenience to the serpent king himself.
What I liked about this story was the world building and the details when jewelsmithing was brought up. I also liked the different magical abilities presented. Rane, the mmc, was a great addition to the conflict - if you know, you know.
I think what was not likable was her character arc. Although I loved where she ended up, I didn’t like why she chose to be different. It was again more so for another person rather than for herself. And I wish I could feel the connection more in the romance. It was a bit superficial and not as deep.
Overall, a good story and if you like unique fantasy worlds than definitely pick this up.
Embrace the Serpent by Sunya Mara built a world where creatures were half human and sentient. However, they were being ruled over an oppressive emperor and only the Serpent King’s land was impenetrable due to some sort of magic.
The main female lead, Saphira, is a jewelsmith by choice but not entirely since her home and mother were killed by the emperor’s warriors. Through this book we follow her as she tries to hide from her past and make a life for herself. Eventually she is thrown into a marriage of convenience to the serpent king himself.
What I liked about this story was the world building and the details when jewelsmithing was brought up. I also liked the different magical abilities presented. Rane, the mmc, was a great addition to the conflict - if you know, you know.
I think what was not likable was her character arc. Although I loved where she ended up, I didn’t like why she chose to be different. It was again more so for another person rather than for herself. And I wish I could feel the connection more in the romance. It was a bit superficial and not as deep.
Overall, a good story and if you like unique fantasy worlds than definitely pick this up.