The Serpent Sea

By: Martha Wells

Narrated by: Christopher Kipiniak

Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Moon, once a solitary wanderer, has become consort to Jade, sister queen of the Indigo Cloud court. Together, they travel with their people on a pair of flying ships in hopes of finding a new home for their colony. Moon finally feels like he’s found a tribe where he belongs. But when the travelers reach the ancestral home of Indigo Cloud, shrouded within the trunk of a mountain-sized tree, they discover a blight infecting its core. Nearby they find the remains of the invaders who may be responsible, as well as evidence of a devastating theft. This discovery sends Moon and the hunters of Indigo Cloud on a quest for the heartstone of the tree - a quest that will lead them far away, across the Serpent Sea.

In this followup to The Cloud Roads, Martha Wells returns with a world-spanning odyssey, a mystery that only provokes more questions and the adventure of a lifetime.

Also listen to the first book, The Cloud Roads.

©2012 Martha Wells (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Wells… spins an exciting adventure around an alien hero who anyone can identify with." (Publishers Weekly)

Excellent book & very good audio reading

I greatly enjoy this second book of the Raksura series, including recommending to friends and re-reading occasionally. The reading performance is very good and deserves five stars but not quite at the transcendental level (such as Kevin R Free’s reading of the Murderbot Diaries).

Discovering Early Wells

As a longtime Murderbot fan, I’m trying out the author’s earlier works and they don’t disappoint. As I’d hoped, the quality of writing, characterization and plot are all there.

Great book, I would highly recommend it

This second book in the series is just as good as the first one. The author has a great ability to take animal behavior and intertwine it with human society. The characters are well-thought out and the book keeps you interested all the way through. Can't wait for the next one.

Great fantasy lit!

The first book is better, as this one is a little predictable, but it's quite original at the same time

Wow - An original universe

Martha Wells world is exciting, beautiful and intriguing. Christopher Kipiniak makes the story come to life. His performance in this and the next two books make for some exciting Sci Fi and Fantasy that is like nothing else to which I have listened. A+ to the entire series.

Wonderful & Amazing World

A wonderful continuation of the story and characters introduced in The Cloud Roads, can't wait for the 3rd installment. The world created by Martha Wells is simply amazing, I can see it all in my mind's eye as the story unfolds.

My Favorite series

Oh how the righter teases me about giving me more information about the main race featured in this book. That, I feel, is its only down fall. The action is good. And how the characters deal with and learn to blend in with the other races is intriguing. You do need the first book to get this one, so get the first one. I wish Audible had more of her books. I'm very interested. And the reader had a down right sexy voice. A little irksome when he dose the main female characters voice, she sounds like a transvestite.

Marta Wells another wonderful story. <br />

Wonderful world building details galore believable characters I am never disappointed by anything Martha Wells creates. As a writer I learn a lot from listening or reading any of her books.

Loved it

Loved the story. Got so wrapped up in it I was crying at points. Can't wait to start book 3.

Best Science Fiction I've Ever Read!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Serpent Sea to be better than the print version?

I'm not sure. I have only purchased the audio edition.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved Moon's adventure and his character growth from visiting the neighboring court with genuine Consorts to his internal struggle with himself as he must work alongside another solitary. The entire book is filled with adventure, and Moon is finally learning to accept himself for who he is and find a home with Indigo-Cloud and Jade!

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite scene is the one in which Moon confronts the solitary, Rift about his murder and lies. He finally realizes that he is not the same person as the latter.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The death of Flower really made me sad! It was really unexpected...

Any additional comments?

I recommend this book to everyone! I have never been a big Science Fiction fan, and I was surprised to find how much I love this book! The characters are relatable and not over the top perfect in beauty or character, this is especially true for the main character, Moon. It is a book that you don't want to turn off!