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Gilded Serpent

by Danielle L. Jensen

🌶️🌶️mild·spoiler·Dark Shores #3

Synopsis

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. Readers may read either Dark Shores or Dark Skies first! Suggested series reading order: 1. Dark Skies or Dark Shores 2. Dark Shores or Dark Skies 3. Gilded Serpent (coming spring 2021)

At a Glance

4.44 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️mild
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingslow burn
Energyhigh

Top Tropes

enemies to loversforbidden loveslow burnsecret relationshiphidden past revealed

Mood

intenseepictenseadventurousdark

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.44 ★

Page Count

576 pages

Published

2021

Primary Genre

Young Adult

Pairing

M/F

POV

Multi-POV

Romance Pacing

Slow Burn

Audiobook

Format

N/A

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

Writing Style

immersivecinematicsuspensefulengaging

Story Pacing

fast

Emotional Weight

heavy

Energy Required

high

Vibes

intenseepictenseadventurousdarkangsty

Characters

FMC Archetype

healerbookworm/scholarwarrior/fighter

MMC Archetype

dark/tortured soulbrooding princewarrior/fighterprotective love interest

Relationship Dynamics

forbidden loveenemies to loversslow burntensionmutual piningbetrayal to truststar-crossed

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 2

Spice Style

steamy fade-to-black

Getting Steamy

tensionanticipationlonging glancespossessive/protective

Bringing the Heat

None
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World & Setting

World Type

kingdom / empire

Fantasy Creatures

Representation

N/A

Reading Context

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

anytime

When & Where to Read

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