The Serpent Sea Raxura Books 2

Moon found a people among whom he feels at home. But now this people—the Court of Indigo Mist—is forced to flee. On flying ships, the Raxura set out for the great tree, which has long been an abandoned homeland for their colony… Upon arrival, they discover that the tree, which breathes the spirit of ancient knowledge, is now dying—the seed of its life has been stolen. Moon and Queen-Sister Nephrit embark on a chase for the future of their people. The trail leads them through the lands of the hostile Court of Emerald Twilight and is lost in the Serpent Sea. The sequel to Cloud Roads significantly expands the geography of the world and promises a new breathtaking adventure!... In the Raxura Books, there is one of the most original, exotic, and beautiful fantasy constructions of a world that I have ever seen. Those of you who complain that there is nothing new in fantasy should read this. Here realistic ecology and biology are mixed with magic in a way that seems almost science fiction. Magical races are created with plausible complexity—none of that essentialist nonsense of always chaotic evil that we are so used to seeing in fantasy, and there is much diversity, history, and mystery. — N.K. Jemisin There is so much interesting content: a multitude of intelligent species coexisting or NOT coexisting in one world, their complex gender roles, unimaginably different societies, and various technologies. This is strict fantasy, not dressed in the garb of European medieval times. And, most importantly, it is an exciting narrative. — Stephen Gould The sequel to Cloud Roads by Wells is a clever worldview trick, expanding the myths of the Raxura and including an entirely new civilization: a city built on the back of a giant beast, full of powerful sorcerers, whose population considers the Raxura monsters. — Publishers Weekly ...a thrilling story about a lost boy who finds his way home and learns that he must help others save themselves.