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The Silvered Serpents
by Roshani Chokshi
5/5 Stars
Once again Roshani Chokshi has brought us a stunningly brilliant and emotional tale with The Silvered Serpents. There's of course history and mystery but at it's heart is the bonds between the characters and how far they will go for each other. With writing that seeps into the bones and sets the soul alight, readers will surely love this one.
One of my favorite parts of this series is always going to be the exploration of artifacts, folklore, and legends and this sequel delves deeper into all those aspects. More importantly though, this book shines a light on the hidden and often unseen emotions and thoughts that humans deal with. Dealing with grief, loss, and trauma; the feeling of being other; and above all love, in its many, many facets.
This whole crew of characters is so nuanced and their connections to one another carry the story. Whether it's Séverin's quest for power, Laila's search for more, Enrique's desire to belong, Zofia's fear, or Hypnos' need of acceptance; all of them bring something special to the table. I find myself wanting to coddle and yell at them all at the same time.
And oh that ending. It was at once heartbreaking yet hopeful, and I'm eagerly anticipating the final installment in the trilogy. Chokshi's writing continues to excel bringing a sweeping, lyrical narrative to the page. If you haven't started this trilogy yet, I highly recommend picking up The Gilded Wolves as soon as possible so you can then delve into The Silvered Serpents.
Once again Roshani Chokshi has brought us a stunningly brilliant and emotional tale with The Silvered Serpents. There's of course history and mystery but at it's heart is the bonds between the characters and how far they will go for each other. With writing that seeps into the bones and sets the soul alight, readers will surely love this one.
One of my favorite parts of this series is always going to be the exploration of artifacts, folklore, and legends and this sequel delves deeper into all those aspects. More importantly though, this book shines a light on the hidden and often unseen emotions and thoughts that humans deal with. Dealing with grief, loss, and trauma; the feeling of being other; and above all love, in its many, many facets.
This whole crew of characters is so nuanced and their connections to one another carry the story. Whether it's Séverin's quest for power, Laila's search for more, Enrique's desire to belong, Zofia's fear, or Hypnos' need of acceptance; all of them bring something special to the table. I find myself wanting to coddle and yell at them all at the same time.
And oh that ending. It was at once heartbreaking yet hopeful, and I'm eagerly anticipating the final installment in the trilogy. Chokshi's writing continues to excel bringing a sweeping, lyrical narrative to the page. If you haven't started this trilogy yet, I highly recommend picking up The Gilded Wolves as soon as possible so you can then delve into The Silvered Serpents.