A review by celyncodex
Two Serpents Rise by Max Gladstone

5.0

Gladstone took more risks with Serpents and it really payed off. The writing is more evocative than the first book, and the plot more outlandish. I loved the way it framed the conflict between tradition and modernity. The ending was just perfect, delightfully satisfying with just enough bitterness to make it interesting.

I got a China Meville vibe from this one, instead of the Jim Butcher vibe from 3 Parts Dead.