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Synopsis
Sara Douglass has won legions of fans around the world for her epic tales of sorcery, forbidden love, and heart-pounding action. Now, with the DarkGlass Mountain saga, she reveals her biggest adventure yet.Rescued from unspeakable horror, Ishbel Brunelle has devoted her life to a Serpent cult that reads the future in the entrails of its human sacrifices. But the Serpent has larger plans for Ishbel than merely being archpriestess, plans that call for a dangerous royal marriage balancing on the edge between treachery and devotion, and an eerie, eldritch warning: Prepare for the Lord of Elcho Falling . . . And there are other dangers. For while Tencendor is gone, even its fall cannot destroy the Icarii. As the Tyrant of Isembaard reaches for glory, both StarDrifter SunSoar and his son, Axis, are pulled into the deadly dance of intrigue and sorcery. The DarkGlass Mountain—once known as the Threshold—is waiting, and as the Dark God Kanubai rises from his prison in exile, no one will escape unscathed.
The Serpent Bride: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains graphic depictions of human sacrifice performed by a cult, strong violence as gods rise and kingdoms clash, and mature romantic content within a forced political marriage. Dark tone with morally complex characters navigating treachery and magic.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and human sacrifice (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn into an epic world of sorcery, political intrigue, and dark prophecies as multiple characters race to prevent an imprisoned god's return.