“The depictions of motherhood are so satisfying and true. And the plot twists I never saw coming.”
— Sarah K, mom of 2
“Burgess-Smith shines in her cutting dialogue and breathless action scenes. My head is totally spinning! WOW!!”
— Betsy, mom of 3, grandmother of 4
“I’m obsessed with this book. Do I have to parent or can I just read it again?”
— Sarah E, mom of 3
“Exceptionally well-written and beautifully layered.”
— Tonya, mom of 4, grandmother of 7
Snake Wife is an intense and intimate exploration of motherhood nestled in a lush feminist fantasy.
When Liama, who can stop a man’s heart with a single thought, finds herself captive to a powerless man, she must shatter an ancient legacy to protect her daughter from inheriting the same fate.
In this mythic fantasy of reclaimed power and fierce maternal love, one woman's fight for freedom will determine whether the power-bearing women who come after her live as weapons or warriors.
About the Author
Samantha Burgess-Smith is a writer of feminist fantasy fiction.
Her works illuminate the world-shaping power of mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, and matriarchs.
More Praise for Snake Wife
“The worldbuilding is imaginative and textured, and the emotional undercurrents, particularly around the bonds between mothers and daughters, resonate long after the final chapter.”
-Sarah Kamp, mom of 2
“A delightful blend of Tolkein-like world-building, Madeline Miller style romantic female gladiatrix, with a dash of Anne Lemott’s witty wisdom. A highly satisfying epic tale of maternal love and destiny.”
-Betsy Piper, mom of 3, grandmother of 4“The underlying anger especially resonated with me - I often feel like I’m the only mom that’s not keeping calm or staying regulated, but I saw myself so clearly in the descriptions of Liama battling her rage and fear. I also liked that the romance was deep and meaningful but didn’t hijack the plot.”
-Sarah Elmore, mom of 3
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