A Venom Dark and Sweet

CAWPILE SCORE
C-7
A-6
W-8
P-8
I-8
L-8
E-8
TOTAL-7.57/10

CAWPILECharactersNing—chosen by many gods to stop serpent from rising more. Ptsd from serpent attacks and multiple shiftsKang—Grappling with implications of what his father has done and why. Trying to make sense of what he wants. Serpent—blinded by ambition and powerAtmosphereAtmosphere was done beautifully again.Great descriptions of food.WritingGreat writing again. Very distinct voices for both Ning and KangLots of turns. I thought all the wulin monks were taken over, but it was just a small portion.PlotTo stop the serpent they must gather his items and let him come again, then he can be stopped. InvestmentI was saddened by the neglect of tea “forms” not disappointed in the book, just that aspect.Loved the 5 simple things represent the gods and bind the serpent again. Ornamental disc, stone bowl, metal dagger, paper fan. LogicMoving from the “simple” rebellion to the serpent taking over was well done felt logical with all the pieces in place.EnjoymentSorcerer of the mists was a great scene. Love that Kang and Ning stay together that they both feel pulled to each other and trust each other even with the issues that came between them. MiscI knew Councillor Zhou was the bad guy the whole time, wasn't sure about Kang's dad, until the end, but sacrificing himself to be forever drowned that takes guts.Chancellor started everything even the lie about emperors brother trying to kill himBrother Huang- don't talk about your life after this mission, that's what gets you everytime.
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