“The Serpent and the Wolf” by Rebecca Robinson is an exciting blend of political intrigue, magic, and slow-burn romance. Vaasa, forced into marriage by her brother, teams up with her new husband, Reid, to navigate the dangerous waters of their political landscape while uncovering the secrets of the magic within her. Their relationship starts with mutual suspicion but evolves, making for a great enemies to lovers trope.

The world building and magic system are impressive, with witch covens and strong female characters taking center stage, which I love! The plot twists keep you on your toes, and the cliffhanger is insane! Despite a slow and complex start, the political and magical elements become easier to follow as the story progresses. Can’t wait for the next book as that cliffhanger left me reeling!

Thank you NetGalley and Saga Press for sending this eARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

I have been feeling a little burnt out on the romantasy genre lately but…Becca Robinson has brought me right back to life with this debut!

This story follows a top tier FMC, Vassa, who is forced to marry, Reid, the leader of a competing territory, by her awful brother. Vassa believes Reid to be a brute who will want to cage her. Vassa enters into a mutually beneficial agreement with Reid to help Vassa learn about the magic that is killing her. Vassa in the course of living and working with Reid discovers that they are both more than what she initially realized. This is a slow-burn, arranged marriage, he falls first romantasy and yes, all the tropes are done very well.

I thought for a debut novel and the first of a series, Robinson does an excellent job with the world building and magic system. I love the witch covens in this book and the decision to show women as the primary magic holders. Also, anticipated that the villain would be predictable but man was I wrong. - great twists in this read! The cliffhanger is a killer but I am looking forward to the next book!

Thank you to Netgalley, Sas/Saga Press and Rebecca Robinson for the ARC

oh my goodness…

I literally loved this book. it has everything I have ever wanted to read, enemies to lovers, one-bed trope, complex magical systems, unique world building, political unrest, character growth…
I really enjoyed this book and was so excited to read it every time. Vaasa and Reid’s story was awesome to read and to see them grow as individuals and their relationship grow was captivating. understanding the complex government systems and political ranking, ally ships and enemies took a little but to fully grasp and understand but it got easier as the book went on.
…. the ending …. I will definitely be on the lookout for the next book. It was definitely an emotional rollercoaster of a lifetime. I would definitely give this book 5+ stars. will definitely be a reread often

Edge of your seat! Gods I loved this book and all the players. There’s some mad hatters TBS and there were times when I was confused for a minute and had to reread to figure out what was happening 😆 but overall I was left hoping, rooting and waiting on the edge of my seat for Team Vaasa and then it ends in a major cliffhanger….

Slow start but what a cliffhanger. The protagonist takes you on a journey of self discovery and finding your place in the world. The first few chapters were slow for me but then I was hooked. Looking forward to the next book.

Y’all I cannot even right now. The Serpent and the Wolf is hands down one of my favorite books of 2024. I’m screaming that it’s not out yet for everyone to read. Because I do need everyone and I mean everyone to read this book on release day. Before I get any further into this review I need to give a massive thank you to NetGalley and Saga Press for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Mrs Rebecca Robinson where the hell have you been hiding all this time. I kid you not I just had a conversation with my best friend about how so far all the books I’ve read in 2024 have just been meh. But then Rebecca Robinson came out of complete left field and said “Hold my Beer”. The Serpent and the Wolf was an amazing debut filled with great world building and politics. It had the perfect blend of character and plot development. And last but not least the most compelling and love able characters I’ve encountered in the Romantasy genre so far!

This book is probably now going to cause me the biggest book hangover. Because how am I supposed to read anything else. I’m not ready to say goodbye. I want more of Reid & Vassa’s story. I needed the sequel yesterday!

If you haven’t already gathered by this review. I highly recommend The Serpent & the Wolf. Please buy this amazing Romantasy Book on release day this November 2024!

I loved this! After a rough few months in the romtantasy genre I feel alive again. This one is all about politics but also witches. Say less. I found it really interesting how there’s little to no set up to open up the book. No info dumping. We’re right in the action with Vaasa planning to kill her new husband on their wedding night. You have my attention.

This book is cozy, yet thrilling which is such a hard combination to pull off, but ultimately that’s all I want when I read. I really feel for Vaasa and think she’s an excellent FMC. She’s soft and strong and, unfortunately, knows way too much for her own good. Reid is obsessed with his wife and I love that for him and me.

Chapter 22 is beautiful. Chapter 22 is everything. I loved the whole book but the last 30% goes so hard. The ending of chapter 26??? Incredible!!! High art!!!

I do wish there was just a smidge more worldbuilding in the beginning, but it didn't impact my overall experience too much. I can let this go because this book was the perfect length. More fantasy books under 400 pages, please! It is possible!

I will be sat for book 2. I highly recommend picking this up in November (friends, I’m looking at you because I must discuss this with someone).

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!! I loved this SO, SO much. This easily just became one of my favorites when it comes to romantasy. Truly exceptional characters and world building. My literal only complaint is how agonizing it will be waiting on the next book!

I'll admit, fantasy isn't exactly my usual thing, but it does have a special place in my heart. Rebecca Robinson sure came with the firepower in her debut. It was the blend of character and plot development, world building and politics, and endearing characters. It is a fast-paced romantasy that I did not know I needed. Thank you to NetGalley & Saga Press for access to this eARC. #sagasays #sagasayscrew

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🖤Enemies To Lovers
🖤Slow Burn Romance
🖤Magic System
🖤Found Family
🖤Twists And Turns
🖤Single POV

One of my anticipated reads of this year and it was incredible. Easy 5 stars for me. I had never read anything from Rebecca Robinson and she quickly became a favorite author of mine and I cannot wait for more to come from her. This book grips you right from the get go and takes you on an incredible journey of an arranged marriage and weaves you through this well developed magic system.

The characters in this book are very well written and fleshed out and I loved Vaasa and Reid very much. This book will have you gripping and anticipating what’s up next all the up to the very last page. I also appreciate the slow burn in here…it’s well done and very much worth it. Cannot wait for the next to come. This book is an absolute MUST READ when it releases November 19, 2024.

Thank you @netgalley , @sagapress and author for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

This reminded me a lot of The Bridge Kingdom, and I think fans of that series will enjoy this one too--we have an arranged marriage with slow burn romance, a heroine trained as a weapon, and political maneuvering. My favorite aspect of this was how Vaasa's journey to control her magic was basically like therapy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc! Opinions are my own.

First off, a huge thanks goes to NetGalley and Saga Press for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Alright, so Rebecca Robinson has made one hell of a debut with The Serpent and the Wolf. This book easily surpassed all of my expectations and is now among my all-time favorite stories. This is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Danielle L. Jensen.

It has the perfect blend of character and plot development, the right balance of world building and politics, and the most compelling and easy-to-love characters that I’ve had the pleasure to meet this year. It is a fast-paced, epic romantasy that perfectly depicts trauma and the intensive, highly personal work that goes into navigating and resolving it.

I am legitimately grieving the end of this book and I’m not ready to say goodbye. I need the sequel ASAP.

Mark my words: The Serpent and the Wolf is going to become an overnight viral sensation and it will deserve every ounce of attention it receives.

This is EVERYTHING I look for in a romantasy.

I was hooked by the first few pages and am obsessed with Vaasa and Reid. Their arranged marriage turns into the best slow-burn romance I have read in a while.

The world Rebecca Robinson has built is incredible and the magic system was unique without being overwhelming. The political schemes and side characters were also a huge hit in my book.

Both Vaasa and Reid have a lot of interesting family dynamics and secrets and I am excited to learn more.

I also held my breath the last few pages of the book and am so looking forward to the next one.

This book exceeded my expectations by miles! This was the first ARC I’ve ever awarded five-stars and I’m going to scream from the rooftops how much I loved it!

Vaasa and Reid (the two MCs) have my WHOLE heart. It was so lovely to watch the minute details of two people falling in love without overtly spelling it out on the page. Their romance was so subtle and that’s what made it truly special and convincing. When they fell, they fell HARD. I absolutely loved their banter and dynamic.

This book has a lot of politics, but never feels too heavy or weighed down by explanations or world building. Vaasa is not only a strong, fiery MFC but she is also smart as absolute hell!

Reid was somehow ruthless and sensitive all at the same time, which was a fun balance to read. He would do ANYTHING for Vaasa.

This story read like a romantasy epic, and if you are a fan of Throne of Glass, Crowns of Nyaxia, The Cruel Prince, or FBAA this is totally for you!

The ending left me absolutely dying for the next book! 10/10!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

Loved the story! The main characters were endearing in their struggles and growing relationship. I received this as an ARC and read it in less than a day because I enjoyed the story so much. I can’t believe I have to wait for the second book to find out what happens

the serpent and the wolf follows the story of reid and vaasa. their romance is incredibly well written with fantastic dialogue that will definitely be creating book crushes. the politics in the world robinson has created are so complex and obviously beautifully thought out. the relationships, lessons, betrayal, secrets, and intrigue that form the serpent and the wolf are definitely a journey readers will be happy to embark on and complete.

and REBECCA! that ending? you know i will be ready and drooling for book 2 because i need answers asap

thank you rebecca robinson & netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my review ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚