The Serpent Gift
Book 3
by Lene Kaaberbol
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Pub Date Sep 10 2019 | Archive Date Jul 28 2019
Pushkin Press | Pushkin Children's Books
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Description
A watching face in a market crowd, a mist-shrouded figure on the moor, a haunting presence seen only when he wants to be seen? Sezuan, possessor of the Serpent Gift for lie and illusion, is a chilling and ambiguous figure at the best of times.
He is also Dina's father. And when he comes to claim the daughter he has never seen, the Shamer and her family are catapulted into reckless flight and danger. With nowhere else to turn, Dina must learn to see through her father's deceit and use her own powers to her advantage.
Advance Praise
"The series as a whole is in good standing alongside Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy and C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia." — Booklist, starred review "The term 'page-turner' is often used, but not always justified. It is deserved here, tenfold. I really, really couldn't put the book down." — School Librarian "The most original new fiction of this kind ... thrilling and thoughtful." — The Times "Spiced with likable characters and an intriguing new magical ability - eagerly awaiting volume two." —Kirkus "This novel stands on its own and offers a satisfying conclusion even as it provides an intriguing setting and mythology for future adventures." — Publishers Weekly "An absorbing and fast-paced fantasy/mystery bursting with action and intrigue. The only question is: when will the next one come out?" — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781782692294 |
| PRICE | $12.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 432 |
Featured Reviews
Librarian 431790
i think this is the best book in this series, more engrossing and fun to read than the previous instalment.
I look forward to reading the next instalment.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Barker J, Bookseller
Dina and Dravin's world continues to become more complicated in this third volume in the series.
I love the translation on this series. It's so smooth I wouldn't know it was translated without looking it up. I'm also enjoying watching the stories get a little darker and less black and white. Now if only the last one would come up on Netgalley so I could find out how the series ends!
This is a really great series for anyone who enjoys fantasy.
Sarah Z, Reviewer
I received a free copy of this from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I liked this book much better than the 2nd book in the series. The story had a bit more depth, we got to learn more about Dina’s mother’s past by meeting Dina’s father, we see more character development of Nico, and we continue to see how disappointing Davin is.
The trials of the Tonerre family continue in this novel as Dina’s mother tries to escape her past by running with her family to distant places. As a result, they end up in the Foundation and under the rule of the original dragon king.
There’s action, intrigue, family sentiment, surprises, sacrifice, and as always, some stupidity by Davin, and bravery from Dina.
I’m curious to see how the 4th one is and if it wraps up the series.
Reviewer 414538
A good third part to the series, with more world building, magic, and characters new and old. I can't wait to read the next one and see what Dina can do with her gifts!
Asha H, Reviewer
The third book in this series continues along the darker lines of the second, with Dina and Devin still sharing alternating POV chapters. I still strongly prefer Dina's narration over Devin's, as I find him strangely narrow-minded for someone who has had much the same upbringing as his sister, but the alternating chapters work better here than in the second book, as the storylines diverge more. I liked the new setting, which lets the book explore some dark themes, and I thought it was interesting to have Dina have to work out how to adapt without her Shamer powers. The first book is still my favourite, but the series continues to impress.
Janka H, Educator
Fantastic. This is one of the best YA fantasy I have read in the last couple of years! While it aims on younger teen audience (no romance here, and romance seems to be one of the strong attributes for YA, naturally), the content is very strong, so adult like me is in for the treat, too.
There is more than one main character in this volume of the series. While Dina is very much present and has a very strong arc, the previous female-centric plot goes wider and the boys got to the stage, too! Each of the young people is going to get tested by fire.
And I can only admire the mastership with which the authoress commands the depths of the story - dark enough to be true to life and catchy enough to get the reader’s attention from the first page to the last, while staying both age-appropriate and of strong message of values.
Recommended read.
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