The Serpent Sea by Martha Wells

The Serpent Sea

The Books of the Raksura #2

Martha Wells

339 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

Nominated for the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Series Moon, once a solitary wanderer, has become consort to Jade, sister queen of the Indigo Cloud court. Together, they travel with their people on a pair of flying ships in hopes of finding a new home ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 697 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 29%
mysterious 27%
emotional 22%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
dark 7%
funny 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 35%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 9% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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