A really good start to this series! Granted I did read the prequel first, you can enjoy this book without it.

The characters are great, and it’s lovely to see so many different personalities in the cast of humans and nagas. Vera is relatable and interesting, I liked her viewpoint a lot. I felt like we really got to know her right at the beginning which helps me want to see her story throughout the book. Zathar makes a great first male lead, with an interesting back story and understandable motivations. His place as an outcast prince and what that means for his society was interesting, I appreciate the details like that.

Speaking of details, the world building was full of them and I LOVE that. This alien world is expansive and while slightly familiar it’s like everything is just turned up a notch which makes it feel more feral and exciting. I hope to learn more in the later books about the other clans and the environment of Serant, maybe more about the animals that live there. Lots of fun action and the main characters really prove themselves.