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A review by sechurae
The Bear and the Serpent by Adrian Tchaikovsky
4.25
Man, I love Venat and Shyri. Felt a little like they got shafted, but was still satisfied where they ended up at the conclusion of this book. Loud Thunder's pov was also a delight, him wondering if he saying the right words and whether anyone will listen to him.
This one grabbed me a little faster than the first book, but the plot felt like it meandered more than the first, even though there were clearer goals/endpoints from the outset; this may have been because of the wider range of settings, as it leaves the northern areas of the first book. The Kasra succession plot was also a little odd, and Tecuman's character was overshadowed by everyone else (although the weakness is an intentional part of his character). However, the characters and their relationships still shine, and it was all in all an enjoyable read.
This one grabbed me a little faster than the first book, but the plot felt like it meandered more than the first, even though there were clearer goals/endpoints from the outset; this may have been because of the wider range of settings, as it leaves the northern areas of the first book. The Kasra succession plot was also a little odd, and Tecuman's character was overshadowed by everyone else (although the weakness is an intentional part of his character). However, the characters and their relationships still shine, and it was all in all an enjoyable read.