Week 15 Review: Gilded Serpent

From Goodreads:

From ​bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen comes a thrilling new novel in the Dark Shores world, a series that Sarah J. Maas called "everything I look for in a fantasy novel."

THEIR BATTLES ENDED IN VICTORY

Lydia returns to Mudaire to enter training at the healing temple. But instead of fighting to save lives, she's convinced she is doing more harm than good. She delves into the history of the gods only to discover a truth that will change her life forever.

His birthright as commander of the Royal Army is finally in his grasp, but Killian feels anything but victorious. Burdened by his past, he embraces the darker side of his mark―and in doing so, risks starting a war.

BUT THE WAR HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN

Having defeated the tyrant Urcon, Marcus struggles to form a lasting alliance with the Arinoquians. But he is plagued by the knowledge that there is a traitor among his friends, and it could cost him everything that he’s fought for.

Torn between her growing allegiance to the Thirty-Seventh legion and her need to liberate her people, Teriana finds herself mired in a web of secrets. She embarks upon a path that will either save everyone she loves―or put them all in their graves.

My Review:
I was so excited to read this book. But also a little nervous because a) basically all the books in this series have pushed my buttons, which made me anxious to read these books, because it slows me down, and b) it's all 4 of our main characters stories, and c) it's the 3rd book in a 4 books series, meaning that things aren't going to end well for these characters. Bah! But it was an amazing read, even with those elements!

There was one thing from each of the previous books that I wanted to know in this book, and I'll go in order of publication. One, did Marcus find out who the traitor was? Two, did Lydia and Killian find out that she was the daughter of the former king? And finally, did the Thirty-Seventh find Agrippa? These were the main burning questions that I had going in and I'm satisfied with the answers we got, at least for now!

As I expected from this book, there was a log going on. The chapters were short, and the plot incredibly fast! And just when things were getting intense for one character, we'd switch, and it was maddening and I just couldn't put it down, I had to know what was going to happen next!

But yeah, that ending? Just so explosive, and wonderful, and it hurt my heart! There was just so much going on! And that final, final chapter? That was just awful, for us and the characters! I'm in agony waiting to see if it's going to work out alright! 

This was a fantastic, epic read, and I need the 4th book now! 

Author: Danielle L. Jensen
Series: Dark Shores #3
Read: April 15th, 2021
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Tor Teen
Expected Publication: April 27th 2021

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars