Review: The Serpent's Tower
The Serpent's Tower by Abigail Manning is the second book in The Fairmyth Chronicles and the second-to-last one I have left to read in the series. The series combines classic fairy tales with Greek myths, and this one is a brilliant combination of Medusa and Rapunzel . I love this idea since both fantasy characters have magical hair. This version of Medusa doesn't have snakes for hair, but she has the power to control them. It also contains some social commentary on racism , classic enemies-to-lovers tropes , and a customary twist at the end. All in all, it's a lot of fun and makes for an engaging read. Ranessa, an uncharacteristically beautiful gorgon, is selected to be Prince Phillip's bride. However, when the king's coveted Jewel of the Sea mysteriously goes missing, she is accused of treason and locked away in a tower, which is sealed by her sisters to protect her. When Phillip is matched with a new bride, he is challenged to prove himself worthy by slaying t...