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The Panagea Tales #3
The Serpent That Swallowed Its Tail
After the devastating events in Seacaster last year, Nicholai and the crew find that their lives have fragmented from one another entirely.
Some are out for redemption.
Others are out for revenge.
One hunts for a missing piece.
Another searches for inner peace.
Not unlike the crew, Panagea becomes a land divided. The continent severs into two landscapes: the territory of the gods, and the land of the people who survived their onslaught.
Invisible lines run between borders and brains. Disparities collide all around, creating tension between divisions. Soon, all must ask themselves, “Who are the bigger monsters? Gods or men?”
Plagued by resistance, betrayal, greed, and doubt, can Nicholai and the crew survive their individual crises long enough to taste victory over their burdens? Or is everyone running on borrowed time?
One thing is for certain: when the serpent swallows its tail, eventually, everything comes full circle.
Some are out for redemption.
Others are out for revenge.
One hunts for a missing piece.
Another searches for inner peace.
Not unlike the crew, Panagea becomes a land divided. The continent severs into two landscapes: the territory of the gods, and the land of the people who survived their onslaught.
Invisible lines run between borders and brains. Disparities collide all around, creating tension between divisions. Soon, all must ask themselves, “Who are the bigger monsters? Gods or men?”
Plagued by resistance, betrayal, greed, and doubt, can Nicholai and the crew survive their individual crises long enough to taste victory over their burdens? Or is everyone running on borrowed time?
One thing is for certain: when the serpent swallows its tail, eventually, everything comes full circle.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2019
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November 15, 2021
The third book of The Panagea Tales, The Serpent That Swallowed Its Tail, follows Kazuaki's crew after the climactic showdown at the end of the book 2, but I'll keep this review short to try to avoid spoilers.
With the crew spread out, one prominent character noticeably missing, and Panagea, itself, trying to rearrange in the face of new world, Book 3 definitely takes on a slower, more morose tone than the last two books. This book tackles some heavy themes head on, and builds even further on the intricate world-building of the first two entries. The characters are more spread out here, and although they eventually connect in the end, their narratives feel much more independent in this book. Still, the story retains the epic scale and beautiful prose that makes the series stand out. I will say I did miss a certain missing character in this book, and I missed some of the crew interactions and comradery I loved in the first two.
A solid entry in the Panagea Tales that I would definitely recommend to fans of the first two, and one that definitely left me curious for Book 4!
With the crew spread out, one prominent character noticeably missing, and Panagea, itself, trying to rearrange in the face of new world, Book 3 definitely takes on a slower, more morose tone than the last two books. This book tackles some heavy themes head on, and builds even further on the intricate world-building of the first two entries. The characters are more spread out here, and although they eventually connect in the end, their narratives feel much more independent in this book. Still, the story retains the epic scale and beautiful prose that makes the series stand out. I will say I did miss a certain missing character in this book, and I missed some of the crew interactions and comradery I loved in the first two.
A solid entry in the Panagea Tales that I would definitely recommend to fans of the first two, and one that definitely left me curious for Book 4!
October 26, 2020
First of all, a disclaimer: This book is amazing, though my review is 4-stars because of my own personal experience with this book.
With the tension hitting its peak after the previous book, Serpent continues to impress with its healthy amounts of mystery, aided by a primary arc that's laced with sorrow and despair. It's easily the most heart-wrenching out of each of the books, with lots of emotional moments, along with even ones that could never be expected, to say the least.
The reason I feel unable to give 5-stars is, in part, because I've gotten so attached to the characters, particularly the lead, Bermuda. Though it is undeniably brilliant storytelling, the sorts of things the characters go through fills me with too much dread to enjoy very much. That said, this is a very solid book and one I absolutely recommend, even if it's my personal least favorite.
With the tension hitting its peak after the previous book, Serpent continues to impress with its healthy amounts of mystery, aided by a primary arc that's laced with sorrow and despair. It's easily the most heart-wrenching out of each of the books, with lots of emotional moments, along with even ones that could never be expected, to say the least.
The reason I feel unable to give 5-stars is, in part, because I've gotten so attached to the characters, particularly the lead, Bermuda. Though it is undeniably brilliant storytelling, the sorts of things the characters go through fills me with too much dread to enjoy very much. That said, this is a very solid book and one I absolutely recommend, even if it's my personal least favorite.
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