The Serpent Sea by Martha Wells

The Serpent Sea

The Books of the Raksura #2

Martha Wells

386 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 864 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 32%
mysterious 30%
emotional 24%
hopeful 17%
funny 14%
challenging 8%
reflective 7%
dark 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 29%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 26% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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