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A review by marginmuse
Lies on the Serpent's Tongue by Kate Pearsall
medium-paced
4.0
I couldn't help but become engrossed in the enigmatic and frightening world of Lies on the Serpent's Tongue. I was enthralled with Rowan James and her peculiar, unnerving talent of being able to detect other people's falsehoods from the first page. I could almost feel the weight of the secrets she carried on her shoulders, and it gave the entire novel a tense, unsettling vibe. I was totally engrossed in Rowan's path because of Pearsall's masterful melding of that extraordinary gift with the universally relatable difficulty of trust.
This book brings Caball Hollow, a little Appalachian village with a dark underbelly of secrets and mysteries just waiting to be discovered, to life. There is something almost oppressive about the environment, as if the town itself is concealing something, and I adored how it felt like a character unto itself. I had the impression that I was walking alongside Rowan as the plot developed, negotiating the muddy waters of lies, treachery, and family secrets. The tension increases further when Hadrian Fitch, battered and bleeding, enters the scene. Every exchange between him and Rowan became even more compelling because I wasn't sure if I could trust him.
The way that Lies on the Serpent's Tongue examines the notion that no one is ever precisely who they seem to be was one of the things that truly resonated with me. She must confront this unsettling reality because of Rowan's skill, which is both a boon and a bane for her. It was such a raw and painful journey to watch her struggle with the possibility that those closest to her—friends, family, and even Hadrian—might be lying or concealing something. Pearsall kept me on edge at every turn, and I was always wondering who was telling the truth and who wasn't.
All things considered, this book was a somber, evocative read that held my attention throughout. Lies on the Serpent's Tongue will captivate you if you like mysteries, a hint of the paranormal, and lots of suspenseful, heart-pounding action. I highly recommend it since it's one of those books that stays with you long after you've finished reading it!
✧˖°. ⤷ I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.
This book brings Caball Hollow, a little Appalachian village with a dark underbelly of secrets and mysteries just waiting to be discovered, to life. There is something almost oppressive about the environment, as if the town itself is concealing something, and I adored how it felt like a character unto itself. I had the impression that I was walking alongside Rowan as the plot developed, negotiating the muddy waters of lies, treachery, and family secrets. The tension increases further when Hadrian Fitch, battered and bleeding, enters the scene. Every exchange between him and Rowan became even more compelling because I wasn't sure if I could trust him.
The way that Lies on the Serpent's Tongue examines the notion that no one is ever precisely who they seem to be was one of the things that truly resonated with me. She must confront this unsettling reality because of Rowan's skill, which is both a boon and a bane for her. It was such a raw and painful journey to watch her struggle with the possibility that those closest to her—friends, family, and even Hadrian—might be lying or concealing something. Pearsall kept me on edge at every turn, and I was always wondering who was telling the truth and who wasn't.
All things considered, this book was a somber, evocative read that held my attention throughout. Lies on the Serpent's Tongue will captivate you if you like mysteries, a hint of the paranormal, and lots of suspenseful, heart-pounding action. I highly recommend it since it's one of those books that stays with you long after you've finished reading it!
✧˖°. ⤷ I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.