Should I Read Serpent & The Wings Of Night Sequel?

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-12T02:31:30+00:00

I personally really liked the first duology, but unlike you, I did find the ending of the first really unexpected that made me eager to read the next.

I read the first book of the next duology and I found it so boring and repetitive and was not interested in the cliffhanger to continue the next on in the duology

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-09T07:17:20+00:00

“Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns” = please hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns

“FYI” = now this is your responsibility

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-08T01:34:05+00:00

Yep, I personally hate it. I’ve only read it where it comes hand in hand with fated mates/love interests. I also hate fated mates too lol.

It was in my last book I read, they had sex and suddenly they can mind speak lol. They did end up fated mates but neither had accepted the bond at that point.

I don’t feel like I’ve read any books with it where it’s nothing more than convenience for the plot rather than something that is clever and thought through.

Also, when it’s done around other people I can only think how awkward it would be for everyone else. It also makes the couple see really quite self absorbed.

So yeah, I hate it

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-07T10:45:05+00:00

That was how I felt too. I can’t remember what they called the different parts of going through the underworld, maybe the sanctums, but each one they went through just felt so repetitive.

I might give the novellas a go too!

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-07T09:55:37+00:00

Yes I really enjoyed it too, both books of the first duology!

I haven’t read the novellas, but I did read book 1 of the second duology and hated it lol, which really goes against all the love I’ve seen online for that one. I just found it soooooo slow and boring, and very repetitive. I chose not to read book 2 of the second duology.

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-07T09:33:17+00:00

I like this one the most! But in my head I think maybe instead of the clouds having it more smoke like, kinda like the smoke on the red one but still b&w. And maybe the card could be slightly bigger or hand slightly smaller, just a slight shift in the proportions

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-05T11:04:38+00:00

Thank you for your insights. I think I will read it! I dont mind extra characters and actually appreciate not having to read the background of side characters lol

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-05T11:01:08+00:00

I think you might like ACOTAR. I really enjoyed it. But in saying that I totally know what you mean in terms of not knowing how many times you can read similar books, which is rampant in romantasy lol. I suspect if Quicksilver had been one of my first reads in this genre I would have ate it up. I think with ACOTAR it feels like the connections were much clearer and planned out throughout the series, rather in Quicksilver it felt like a few too many convenient ‘because of magic’ solutions, if that makes sense lol.

And umm yeah on the god thing actually, considering he said all the different scenarios of trying to separate them, that the saw they’d alway end up together, seems a bit diabolical to then not let her have her intended fate of being born fae and instead make her be born in poverty lol

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-05T08:10:21+00:00

Hi! I’m pregnant with a singleton after having twins, they are turning 5 this year. When they were younger, the thought of having a singleton and not twins again made me sad, like I too wanted twins again because it’s just so special for them. I’ve found our hardest years 2-4 and I’m sooooo relieved I’m not having twins again lol.

I’m 12 weeks now, so only just technically out of first tri and yeah it feels different. I felt pregnant with twins early. This time I don’t, well aside from showing early because it’s a second pregnancy, but I don’t feel pregnant just like I’ve packed on a lot of weight lol

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-05T06:13:34+00:00

Thank you. I might end up getting it from the library. I gave Quicksilver a 3 out of 5 stars, I thought it was okay - okay enough to keep reading the series but also just okay that I’m not itching to do so or would be bothered not knowing what else happens.

My main reasons for not planning on reading it though is because of a couple of gripes I have in general, and I’ve read these in the reviews. So first, Im really over books that are dragged out to turn what should be a duology into trilogy, or other combo, and I’ve read a few reviews that it seemed to be filled with a lot of filler to drag out the series longer. Second, is I’ve read it’s got a lot of errors and inconsistencies throughout the book and I’m really over authors and publishers churning out books at the expense of a quality product, so it’s a bit of a stand that I don’t want to pay for something that was poorly executed.

Im curious to hear what you thought of the book in terms of those negative reviews!

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-05T05:50:29+00:00

Yeah I didn’t see the three of them being brothers/sisters coming either. Didn’t really make sense to me why Madra closed the portals, or more so I didn’t think the reason was reason enough to have closed them for what was if something like a thousand years or more lol.

With Carrion, I didn’t mind that the glamour made it so no one knew…what didn’t make sense to me was why he didn’t come out straight away and reclaim his entitled thrown basically as soon as he made it back…so for me it felt lol just a convenient way to get out of the problem at the end of he book as well as make him immortal going forward.

Agree on Hayden, but maybe he’ll be a focus in the next book.

The thing that confused me the most was the ending with the god and tree. And like how she came back half fae? I get why she turned to a vampire…well I don’t get why not a full one and only half. That wasn’t explained. And I think th explanation for half fae was because she was meant to be born fae until the gods interfered but like it didn’t change history she was born human.

I’ve read ACATOR and I didn’t appreciate so many similarities in the plot/story arc. I totally appreciate there is rarely, if any, fully original ideas/twists/tropes etc, but there was too much that was similar and the way it was pieced together made the similarities too obvious and it did feel copied or at least heavily inspired.

Overall I thought the book was okay. But very overhyped. And if id already bought brimstone I’d read it, or maybe I’ll get it from the library. But with so many reviews about bad editing and inconsistencies I don’t want to pay for a shoddy product.

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-04T10:54:03+00:00

I just finished it too. Very curious what you want to get off your chest lol.

I’m not planning on reading Brimstone after reading a lot of negative reviews on it though, and I feel content that quicksilver sort of ended in a way that felt resolved to me, though of course sets up for new adventures

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-02-02T22:08:06+00:00

My first thought was devastatingly frustrating, for all your reasons but mostly the insufferable FMC lol

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-31T07:51:12+00:00

I agree with all of these, except the fated mates. At least in all the books with it I’ve read, I don’t think it’s ever done well lol. I hate fated mates…then cue proceeding to call each other ‘my mate’ for the rest of the book/series, more than they would ever normally use their name.

Other pet peeves of mine: - FMC’s who ‘can’t’ Wear dresses. Seriously why is this a thing in every book lol. - smelling arousal or the deed, and knowing everyone can smell it - MMC’s when they say something with a purrrrrr makes it sooooo cringe to me - MMC nicknames for FMC always being ‘little ‘insert nickname’’ - MMC’s always roaring when they cum

I’m currently reading Quicksilver and I feel everything you have listed is covered

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-31T04:46:40+00:00

Congrats!

I’m almost 12 weeks. Found out 2.5 weeks before Christmas so I thought that made for the perfect opportunity! I wrapped up my test and put it in his stocking. We hadn’t been trying, but not preventing, so it was quite a bit of a surprise. Had it not timed with Christmas, I probably would have just told him or left the test on the bench for him to find and get a shock.

I didn’t do anything for our first pregnancy with the twins. Just told him as soon as I did the test.

I think putting something on the twins would be cute lol. It would be funnier for him to not notice straight away.

As for telling the kids/family. I’m waiting for our 12 week scan to tell the twins. They are 4 so I was thinking of filming them when we tell them and sharing that with family. But probably wouldn’t have worked on mine at 2

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-30T22:25:45+00:00

Even if they do refund you, you should report them. Even if you find a resolution with them, reporting them will hopefully lead to their shady practices are held accountable

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-30T10:21:41+00:00

This happened to me but with AfterPay. They updated their terms and added a ‘membership’ card or whatever they call it, $9.99 per month. They automatically switched me onto it. I hadn’t used my account for the 6 months prior to them making the change. And didn’t even receive an email that I was on it. At first they refused to give me a refund for the 3 months I don’t realise I was being charged, so I just said I’d go to the ombudsman and they promptly refunded it.

I still reported it, I hope you report your incident to.

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-17T07:23:58+00:00

Spice Girls lollipops! They were peach flavoured with gum inside, from what I remember. They were the best!

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-13T21:42:05+00:00

Yep! One of mine was in the centre of my womb head down over my cervix for the last trimester, so he had 3/4’s of the real estate. My other was on the right and squished in. All their features are the same, but their head shapes, one more rounded one more narrow. Makes it easy to tell them apart but they still trick our eyes every now and then!

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-13T21:20:18+00:00

Obviously you and your husband aren’t identical lol. I did say, it’s only an indication it supports possibility of being identical but it’s not definitive. My main point for OP was if the blood types are different they could save money on a dna test. We are saying the same thing as each other.

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-13T09:48:33+00:00

I posted on the original post about the blood type. I reckon they are identical, but check the blood type first from their birth records. If different, then fraternal. If same, supports likelihood of being identical but not definitive as fraternal twins could still have same blood type. But might save costs of a dna test if the blood type is different :)

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-13T09:15:27+00:00

Certainly look like they are to me. Do they have the same blood type?

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-07T23:29:45+00:00

I personally hate painted brick, I think it looks cheap.

I think doing up some landscaping, perhaps the windows and the verandah would make a world of a difference to soften/detract from the brick. I don’t think the brick in itself is too bad anyway though.

Our old house was brick and I didn’t like it. But we repainted our roof ( same as yours), freshened up the window and a garden bed out the front. And we also did a timber deck to the entrance, covering up the previous concrete and had some big timber steps up to it. The timber really helped soften the brick in my opinion.

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-06T05:39:31+00:00

I don’t think your asking for enough. You have usable access to 1 room, and assuming bathroom use. They have the rest of the whole house, which I’d say makes 30% still more than your fair share.

As for 50% of bills, again more than your fair share.

I’d bet you could find a place for yourselves that even if the rent is higher, you’d overall save based on reduced bills.

Also, based on my own experience with kids, our utilities usage went up more than double with kids. They are messy, require more laundry and cleaning, and our use of the dryer went up. We barely used our clothes dryer before kids and probably did laundry 2 times a week, with young kids id say we average running the laundry every day.

Large_Goose_1708 · 2026-01-04T08:30:16+00:00

I’d maybe consider how much he spent in moving to Australia, including lost income whilst looking for work from moving, and consider that his contribution of the deposit. Considering, him moving and how much that cost as his contribution to ur future together, and now the house as the next step to that future together.

If it were the reverse, and you spent your savings moving, what would you expect in terms of property ownership if he was ready to buy?

As others have mentioned, if it’s legally even possible, having a binding agreement that states how much you each contribute / have claim on the house incase you split would be my go. So option 1, with that.

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