The Unspoken Name by A. K. Larkwood

The Unspoken Name (The Serpent Gates, #1)

by A. K. Larkwood

'An astounding debut . . . unlike anything I've read before' - Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld

Does she owe her life to those planning her death . . .


Csorwe was raised by a death cult steeped in old magic. And on her fourteenth birthday, she’ll be sacrificed to their god. But as she waits for the end, she’s offered a chance to escape her fate. A sorcerer wants her as his assistant, sword-hand and assassin. As this involves her not dying that day, she accepts.

Csorwe spends years living on a knife-edge, helping her master hunt...

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Reviewed by ross91 on

3 of 5 stars

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Interesting ideas poorly executed.
I appreciated the world building and the lore, but the characters felt very superficial and I couldn’t care for any of them.
Senthennai could have been a very interesting and complex character but alas the author didn’t really explore his psyche and motivation and at the end of the day he felt like a missing chance.
I’m at least glad that this book has a satisfying ending, so I’m not feeling too bad for not continuing on with this series

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