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A review by ranniewhitlock
The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner
4.0
Can’t believe this is the only Jeff Zentner book I hadn’t read - this is definitely my favorite besides Rayne And Delilah’s Midnite Matinee, which you can’t directly compare to this because the tones are so different.
I love how Jeff Zentner, throughout all his books, handles things like small Southern towns, as well as faith, with lots of nuance. He notes the good and the bad, and the struggles that people have between those extremes. The Serpent King really leans into that tension, and I was impressed at how it all played out.
I really liked these characters. Even Lydia, who made me grimace because she could be super rude was at least consistently rude and not just when it could serve as cutesy dialogue. I could see both the strength and weakness of her personality, and rooted for her even when she was annoying.
Also! The romance felt natural! And developed!
I’ll miss these characters, and I’m looking forward to reading Zentner’s upcoming novel.
I love how Jeff Zentner, throughout all his books, handles things like small Southern towns, as well as faith, with lots of nuance. He notes the good and the bad, and the struggles that people have between those extremes. The Serpent King really leans into that tension, and I was impressed at how it all played out.
I really liked these characters. Even Lydia, who made me grimace because she could be super rude was at least consistently rude and not just when it could serve as cutesy dialogue. I could see both the strength and weakness of her personality, and rooted for her even when she was annoying.
Also! The romance felt natural! And developed!
I’ll miss these characters, and I’m looking forward to reading Zentner’s upcoming novel.