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Court of Snakes is a dystopian fantasy novel featuring well-written, realistic characters, solid world building, and magick (of course). It's a fun, captivating read that will hook you, reel you in, and refuse to throw you back until the very last page.
The story opens with a dead body (trampled by a mammoth) and a young boy who has fallen by the wayside. Terran went from being rich and well taken care of, with both parents, to begging on the streets, struggling to adapt to this new way of life after both parents are killed. He's saved by someone who calls himself The King, and from that moment, Terran's life isn't quite as bad as it could be. Unfortunately for Terran, someone is after him, ready to destroy his royal bloodline. Can he keep one step ahead of this murderous villain?
Along the way, we the readers are introduced to Parisa. She's a young woman who has been rejected by her father because of the color of her skin. But Parisa doesn't let this stop her from making the best of a bad situation. She's definitely a tough character, and I couldn't help but admire her tenacity as her journey played out within the pages.
Both Terran and Parisa are wonderful characters, and you can't help but want to see them happy and loved, especially with all they must endure throughout. They have a lot going on.
Plot-wise, the story is paced well, although there were a few spots where things got a little slow. The beginning, for me, also took me a little bit to get into, but once I was hooked, I couldn't wait to continue reading. There's action, there's magic, and there's the overcoming of terrible obstacles put in the characters' paths.
If you're looking for a unique dystopian fantasy, give Court of Snakes a whirl. You won't be disappointed. I know I'm looking forward to book two.
4.5 stars!
I’m Tycho (I also use the pen name Cassidy), and I love storytelling! I’m incredibly passionate about writing, art, and anything that allows me to create my own worlds. My goal is to write dreamy fiction for all ages that is unique, inspiring, and imaginative. I like to write about themes that include coming of age, magic realism, identity, relationships, and bullying. My books are intended for readers ages eight to twenty-five, and are meant to connect the world of the fantastical to everyday life.
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I enjoyed your review, the book sounds very good
ReplyDeleteReally nice cover and excerpt, looking forward to reading this!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the review. Sounds good.
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