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Lies on the Serpent's Tongue by Kate Pearsall
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Happy pub day!!
*Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers for the ERC! All opinions are my own.*
I was absolutely buzzing to get an advanced copy for this since I absolutely devoured book one! The sophomore slump definitely does not exist here. The atmosphere carried straight through from the first book, and I was immediately re-immersed back into the Hollow. I also noticed a bit of an uptick in nostalgic Appalachian notes to this one. Things from my own childhood I hadn't thought of in years were brought back to my memory. It made the book feel so much more immersive. That's exactly what Kate's writing does the best, if you're asking me.
Rowan's POV was well-developed, in my opinion. I loved getting to know her better. This book felt more tense, like the stakes were higher. It felt darker and more amped-up than the first, in all the best ways. There's no punches held.
Everyone who's heard me talk about this one has heard me say: "Since I already gave book one a 5/5, this one has to be a 6." My only hope is that we get books three and four for the last two sisters!
*Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers for the ERC! All opinions are my own.*
I was absolutely buzzing to get an advanced copy for this since I absolutely devoured book one! The sophomore slump definitely does not exist here. The atmosphere carried straight through from the first book, and I was immediately re-immersed back into the Hollow. I also noticed a bit of an uptick in nostalgic Appalachian notes to this one. Things from my own childhood I hadn't thought of in years were brought back to my memory. It made the book feel so much more immersive. That's exactly what Kate's writing does the best, if you're asking me.
Rowan's POV was well-developed, in my opinion. I loved getting to know her better. This book felt more tense, like the stakes were higher. It felt darker and more amped-up than the first, in all the best ways. There's no punches held.
Everyone who's heard me talk about this one has heard me say: "Since I already gave book one a 5/5, this one has to be a 6." My only hope is that we get books three and four for the last two sisters!
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
Did not finish book. Stopped at 52%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 52%.
DNF @ 52%
I simply do not care about any of these characters. I don’t know what’s going on and I don’t care to find out. I’m so bored. I’ve never been so disappointed in a book.
I simply do not care about any of these characters. I don’t know what’s going on and I don’t care to find out. I’m so bored. I’ve never been so disappointed in a book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, and Murder