Reviews

The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan

mvasso's review against another edition

4.0

This was my favorite book in the Kane Chronicles. I had trouble following the others, perhaps due to my lack of knowledge of Egyptian mythology, but I guess I'd learned enough from the previous books to help this story make sense. The action is pretty much nonstop, so I couldn't put the book down. Carter and Sadie both seem to grow up a little, which is good to see as the series concludes. I like the way everything came together for a very satisfying ending. Well done!

natashalg's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

While entertaining, the plot of the story seemed to pass quickly and the resolution compared to the build up was a little disappointing. I also really do not like love triangles, especially ones where the girl "gets both".

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and War

Moderate: Death and Terminal illness

Minor: Vomit

theothertyler's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

joyfulreading's review against another edition

slow-paced

1.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

jedierin's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

randelina's review against another edition

4.0

Kane Chronicles complete! Great way to finish the story. I have been listening with my kids. This story was read by different performers than the first two. I enjoyed the new woman much better than the first. This one used many voices for the different characters. My kids are so excited we've jumped right into Percy Jackson.

abigail_526's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

eliefriesbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Ce livre est tout aussi intéressant que les deux précédents. J'avoue avoir été un peu surprise par la fin, j'avais imaginé autre chose, néanmoins, je ne suis pas déçu. J'ai eu un peu plus de mal avec la romance notamment en ce qui concerne Sadie. Je pense que la différence d'âge entre Sadie et cette personne n'était pas nécessaire. D'ailleurs, aucune romance n'était nécessaire dans cette trilogie. J'aurais préféré des relations amicales plutôt que romantique.

En conclusion, j'ai mis 4 étoiles, car j'ai apprécié l'intrigue et les personnages sont attachants. Le développement de la relation fraternel entre Sadie et Carter est très intéressant et bien effectué.

ellascoven's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

kingdino's review against another edition

adventurous funny

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5