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A review by zaiphon
The Serpent and the Wolf by Rebecca Robinson
adventurous
dark
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
A slow burn that proves itself to be so much more and I didn't know I needed it until now.
We follow Vaasalisa (Vaasa), our FMC, on her wedding night to Reid of Mireh. Forced into this marriage by her family in order for more political gain, Vaasa decided to take her life into her own hands for a chance and remove an inherited curse of which she knows nothing about. Right from the beginning, we dive head first into an intriguing world, a tense political landscape, and a slow burn romance between two characters who are alike but yet have different dispositions and upbringing. Despite this - it totally works and I felt the tension and the ever growing emotions between Vaasa and Reid.
The pacing was amazing and the magic and world building had me invested in each and every page. The characters felt tangible and all played a role in our FMC and MMC's growth. Even though there was a lot to learn regarding each of the kingdoms, their way of governance, current alliances and tensions, and the history of the covens magic, I never felt as if it was too much or confusing. On top of the world building, Vaasa and Reid's relationship was a joy to read and I really enjoyed their interactions during difficult conversations. They butted heads at times, but it was necessary to push through the barriers both characters put up. I gained an understanding of Vaasa as she is processing her emotions she subconciously masks, and Reid going through his own grief and emotional baggage.
If you are looking for:
-Touch her and die
-He falls first...and is obsessed
-FMC who is intelligent and independent, but also working through a lot of emotional damage
-Magic, swords, and twists
-Found family
-An intriguing world with great foundational worldbuilding
...then you need to give this one a try.
Rebecca Robinson debuted with such a strong story and I am excited to see where this goes next. The cliffhanger this ended on has me anxiously waiting!
We follow Vaasalisa (Vaasa), our FMC, on her wedding night to Reid of Mireh. Forced into this marriage by her family in order for more political gain, Vaasa decided to take her life into her own hands for a chance and remove an inherited curse of which she knows nothing about. Right from the beginning, we dive head first into an intriguing world, a tense political landscape, and a slow burn romance between two characters who are alike but yet have different dispositions and upbringing. Despite this - it totally works and I felt the tension and the ever growing emotions between Vaasa and Reid.
The pacing was amazing and the magic and world building had me invested in each and every page. The characters felt tangible and all played a role in our FMC and MMC's growth. Even though there was a lot to learn regarding each of the kingdoms, their way of governance, current alliances and tensions, and the history of the covens magic, I never felt as if it was too much or confusing. On top of the world building, Vaasa and Reid's relationship was a joy to read and I really enjoyed their interactions during difficult conversations. They butted heads at times, but it was necessary to push through the barriers both characters put up. I gained an understanding of Vaasa as she is processing her emotions she subconciously masks, and Reid going through his own grief and emotional baggage.
If you are looking for:
-Touch her and die
-He falls first...and is obsessed
-FMC who is intelligent and independent, but also working through a lot of emotional damage
-Magic, swords, and twists
-Found family
-An intriguing world with great foundational worldbuilding
...then you need to give this one a try.
Rebecca Robinson debuted with such a strong story and I am excited to see where this goes next. The cliffhanger this ended on has me anxiously waiting!