Gilded Serpent by Danielle L. Jensen --> Starting May 4th, 2021

[Aly]

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.

[Alaina]

Starting this now!

[Aly]

Yay! I think I'll start tomorrow

[Alaina]

So many chapters lol. I just looked and wow

[Aly]

Oh geez

[Alaina]

Like 114/115 or something

[Aly]

I would rather have more chapters that are shorter than less chapters that are longer. Maybe so many because it switches between 4 points of view?

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "I would rather have more chapters that are shorter than less chapters that are longer. Maybe so many because it switches between 4 points of view?"

Hmm good point. I'm 18 now!

[Alaina]

I'm just wondering how many chapters the last book will have lol.

[Aly]

I thought this was the last book?? Are you saying there's another one?!

[Alaina]

Ch 1-25: (view spoiler)[So far I'm really enjoying this! I'm also scared at the same time.. especially when she said all paths lead to blood.

(hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 26-50: (view spoiler)[White hair? Light? Getting some Alina vibes but that's most likely due to watching Shadow and Bone last night lol. Or maybe I was always going to get those vibes??

(hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 51-75: (view spoiler)[

Bow-chicka-wow-wow! I almost thought I was about to be teased but I WASN'T! Hot damn! Please don't regret it guys. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 76-100: (view spoiler)[

The mimics made me think of the bird scene in second hunger games. Like when they heard the voices of loved ones from them. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 101-Finish: (view spoiler)[Oh my damn - I need the next book STAT! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

How was it?

[Alaina]

SOOOOOOOOO GOOD

[Aly]

Ooh yay!

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-25: So far I'm really enjoying this! I'm also scared at the same time.. especially when she said all paths lead to blood.

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Uh oh, dun dun dun!

[Aly]

Chapter 1-25 (view spoiler)[ Did Felix really betray Marcus? I can't remember. Either way I'm sad their friendship is struggling and now the soldiers aren't standing by Marcus.

I wish Lydia and Killian weren't separated :( (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Ooh, my question has been answered!

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 26-50: White hair? Light? Getting some Alina vibes but that's most likely due to watching Shadow and Bone last night lol. Or maybe I was always going to get those vibes??

"

Hahaha

[Aly]

Chapter 26-50 (view spoiler)[ this has really picked up! Things are going to shit for Lydia and Killian with the blight and the city. Meanwhile Marcus and Teriana faced down wolves and are running through the cold to get back to the army. Everything is crazy! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

So crazy! I loved it all

[Aly]

Chapter 51-75 (view spoiler)[ I am loving this! Marcus and Teriana have been through hell and I'm so happy they made it to a hotel AND they hooked up!

Now I need Killian and Lydia to make up and we'll be set (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 51-75:

Bow-chicka-wow-wow! I almost thought I was about to be teased but I WASN'T! Hot damn! Please don't regret it guys."

SAME!

[Aly]

76-100 (view spoiler)[ Those mimics are incredibly creepy. They remind me of the mockingjays from Hunger Games but even worse.
Poor Marcus and Teriana, they escape wolves and cold and now they're taken by Marcus' people. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 76-100:

The mimics made me think of the bird scene in second hunger games. Like when they heard the voices of loved ones from them."

Omg yes!

[Aly]

100-end (view spoiler)[ Everything ended terribly! I don't like that, I need someone to be happy at least! Now we have to wait for the last book ugh. I hope Lydia will be okay (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 101-Finish: [spoilers removed]"

Right??