"Viper's Kiss," book 2 in Lisa Smedman's "House of Serpents" trilogy, provides a new setting, new characters, and new challenges for Arvin to maneuver his way through.
I read Smedman's book in The War of the Spider Queen series. When I found out that she did a spinoff series following the character of Halisstra, I wanted to read it, because I'm a sucker for Drow. The Lady Penitent series is sitting on my bookshelf, but I've yet to tackle it (I only finished reading The War of the Spider Queen a couple of years ago). I don't blame you for your distaste for the books Greenwood wrote. I could never finish the few books of his I've tried to read. I love the man for creating The Forgotten Realms, but I think as a writer he leaves a lot to be desired (just my opinion!). Maybe one day I'll get to read the "Snake Books" by Smedman.
I read Smedman's book in The War of the Spider Queen series. When I found out that she did a spinoff series following the character of Halisstra, I wanted to read it, because I'm a sucker for Drow. The Lady Penitent series is sitting on my bookshelf, but I've yet to tackle it (I only finished reading The War of the Spider Queen a couple of years ago). I don't blame you for your distaste for the books Greenwood wrote. I could never finish the few books of his I've tried to read. I love the man for creating The Forgotten Realms, but I think as a writer he leaves a lot to be desired (just my opinion!). Maybe one day I'll get to read the "Snake Books" by Smedman.
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