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nina_chan01 's review for:
The Silvered Serpents
by Roshani Chokshi
It's amazing how this book can be so different from book 1 in how it develops yet still evoke the same feelings of wonder.
Having already introduced the complex mythology of the world and the characters in The Gilded Wolves, Chokshi jumps in headfirst into book 2. We start off seeing how the death of poor Tristan has affected everything about the lives of the rest of the characters. Everyone is separated and not really dealing with things properly. Severin in particular. They come back together for a final attempt at finding the Divine Lyrics and the Sleeping Palace where the treasures of the Forgotten House lie. But things are far from back to normal and as many secrets separate them as unite them.
New characters are introduced, old characters are shown in a new light, and the character development remains some of the best I've seen in a while. As much as there are conspiracies, secrets, and magic in this book, it's in the characters and their interactions where it shines.
Overall, a great action-packed sequel that brings all the excitement of the first book while adding a whole new layer of welcome complexity.
Be warned, the ending is a massive cliffhanger. I can't believe I have to wait who knows how long to know what happens next.
Many happy thanks to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the early read!
Having already introduced the complex mythology of the world and the characters in The Gilded Wolves, Chokshi jumps in headfirst into book 2. We start off seeing how the death of poor Tristan has affected everything about the lives of the rest of the characters. Everyone is separated and not really dealing with things properly. Severin in particular. They come back together for a final attempt at finding the Divine Lyrics and the Sleeping Palace where the treasures of the Forgotten House lie. But things are far from back to normal and as many secrets separate them as unite them.
New characters are introduced, old characters are shown in a new light, and the character development remains some of the best I've seen in a while. As much as there are conspiracies, secrets, and magic in this book, it's in the characters and their interactions where it shines.
Overall, a great action-packed sequel that brings all the excitement of the first book while adding a whole new layer of welcome complexity.
Be warned, the ending is a massive cliffhanger. I can't believe I have to wait who knows how long to know what happens next.
Many happy thanks to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the early read!