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The Serpent's Shadow
by Rick Riordan
And of course, this is the end of The Kane Chronicles.
I honestly don't know how am I able to sum up everything about this trilogy. As much as I enjoyed the epic adventures alongside with the gods of Egypt, the bickering Kane Siblings and awesomeness of battle scenes, it's better off this way. Although, there's still some cliffhanger left at the end and it's quite possible that Riordan might be pick up where that left off but anyways, it was still satisfying and the way I expected it to end.
Writing:
What can I say more about Riordan's writing style? It's gripping, page-turning and plain awesome. I think him writing the battle scenes was my favorite part of his writing. Not many authors could pull off that kind of talent. I've got to say, there's some slight distinction between point-of-view between Carter and Sadie. In Carter's perspective, while he's with Zia and he's describing her, I can't help but remember Percy. (A character from another series.) Carter's described to be this awkward scrawny boy you wouldn't really find attractive and then he's dating this gorgeous girl. I kind of felt that way when I read Percy Jackson. How he's this clueless, awkward guy crushing on a girl who knows everything and is basically beautiful. I don't know but I love that part of writing integrated with Carter's perspective. And for Sadie, the way her point-of-view was written seemed a bit.. whiny? I don't know but I really grasped the feeling that I was inside a thirteen year old girl with the typical, teenage mindset. I preferred Carter's point-of-view in this book if I was going to be honest.
Characters:
When I read the last book The Throne of Fire , I said that Sadie was my favorite character but reading The Serpent's Shadow ? I can't help but admire Cleo! I know that she's a minor character but still, there's so many character qualities I like about her and I wish she played more prominent role. I mean, she was kind of the brains in the Brooklyn House so why not let her take part on saving the world? Sadie in this book kind of made me like her less. Her constant complaining on which guy she likes better. But her moment with her mom was so sweet and really felt real to me. I actually teared up a bit because it's kind of hard growing up knowing you didn't bond much with your mom as you'd like to. But let me just point out some things: Ugh, I hate it when the Kanes were all mushy and sappy over the people they like. But then again, they're in their early teenage years. I think that can be used as an excuse. I'm so glad that Bes was back! He's so freaking adorable and laughed mostly at his scenes! Him and his new honeycakes deserve some happy-ever-after even if they're battling Apophis on Doomsday. As for Walt? I KNEW IT. I knew that he and Anubis had more connection and not just through Sadie. He's still the most adorable magician boyfriend you could find in Doomsday. And I love that his role isn't just Sadie's love interest.
Oh, and I just love Setne. <3
Storyline:
I love that this book answered all the loose ends from the last one. There were so much angst in this book. This book had the perfect storyline to end Doomsday. :)
I honestly don't know how am I able to sum up everything about this trilogy. As much as I enjoyed the epic adventures alongside with the gods of Egypt, the bickering Kane Siblings and awesomeness of battle scenes, it's better off this way. Although, there's still some cliffhanger left at the end and it's quite possible that Riordan might be pick up where that left off but anyways, it was still satisfying and the way I expected it to end.
Writing:
What can I say more about Riordan's writing style? It's gripping, page-turning and plain awesome. I think him writing the battle scenes was my favorite part of his writing. Not many authors could pull off that kind of talent. I've got to say, there's some slight distinction between point-of-view between Carter and Sadie. In Carter's perspective, while he's with Zia and he's describing her, I can't help but remember Percy. (A character from another series.) Carter's described to be this awkward scrawny boy you wouldn't really find attractive and then he's dating this gorgeous girl. I kind of felt that way when I read Percy Jackson. How he's this clueless, awkward guy crushing on a girl who knows everything and is basically beautiful. I don't know but I love that part of writing integrated with Carter's perspective. And for Sadie, the way her point-of-view was written seemed a bit.. whiny? I don't know but I really grasped the feeling that I was inside a thirteen year old girl with the typical, teenage mindset. I preferred Carter's point-of-view in this book if I was going to be honest.
Characters:
When I read the last book The Throne of Fire , I said that Sadie was my favorite character but reading The Serpent's Shadow ? I can't help but admire Cleo! I know that she's a minor character but still, there's so many character qualities I like about her and I wish she played more prominent role. I mean, she was kind of the brains in the Brooklyn House so why not let her take part on saving the world? Sadie in this book kind of made me like her less. Her constant complaining on which guy she likes better. But her moment with her mom was so sweet and really felt real to me. I actually teared up a bit because it's kind of hard growing up knowing you didn't bond much with your mom as you'd like to. But let me just point out some things: Ugh, I hate it when the Kanes were all mushy and sappy over the people they like. But then again, they're in their early teenage years. I think that can be used as an excuse. I'm so glad that Bes was back! He's so freaking adorable and laughed mostly at his scenes! Him and his new honeycakes deserve some happy-ever-after even if they're battling Apophis on Doomsday. As for Walt? I KNEW IT. I knew that he and Anubis had more connection and not just through Sadie. He's still the most adorable magician boyfriend you could find in Doomsday. And I love that his role isn't just Sadie's love interest.
Oh, and I just love Setne. <3
Storyline:
I love that this book answered all the loose ends from the last one. There were so much angst in this book. This book had the perfect storyline to end Doomsday. :)