Luna Saint Claire's "The Sleeping Serpent"

Title: A Suspenseful Seduction

“The Sleeping Serpent” by Luna Saint Claire

Reviewed by Jessie D.

7/25/16

8:00 p.m.

The Sleeping Serpent begins in the mind of a sociopath and ends with an exploration of love and humanity. Luna Saint Claire’s novel about a manipulative yoga instructor and his womanizing ways delves into the complexities of dealing with someone who is truly incapable of love.

Meet Nico, the complex villain of the novel. As a yoga instructor who has traveled the world and studied ancient arts, Nico possesses a mysterious and compelling nature that enraptures and seduces the women who encounter him. Spanning age, culture, and background, women are a commodity of which he cannot get enough, and having just opened a yoga studio in Los Angeles, Nico sees his business as the perfect hunting ground for women who will be easily seduced.

Saint Claire’s novel also closely follows the story of Luna, a married, middle-aged costume designer who is struggling with losing her youth and dealing with experiences involving her enigmatic yoga instructor. Though her relationship with her husband is strong and loving, Luna can’t help but be pulled in by Nico’s charm and sensuality. Nico takes advantage of Luna’s need to feel young and beautiful, and a tumultuous relationship begins.

However, Luna isn’t alone in succumbing to Nico’s allures. The yoga instructor also uses his mysterious personality to lure a number of women into his grasp like Olivia, the young waitress who aspires to be an opera singer, and what follows is a suspenseful story of sensuality, betrayal, and lust. Nico’s motives and plans are unpredictable and make for a compelling story that continually leaves the reader wondering what will come next.

The Sleeping Serpent weaves an erotic tale that takes the reader into the mind of a sociopath and raises important questions about the meaningfulness of healthy relationships. With well-developed characters and a tantalizing plot, The Sleeping Serpent makes for a fun read that was both exciting and enjoyable. 

I give “The Sleeping Serpent” 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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Jessie D.