Serpentine books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Serpentine series?"

"There are two books in the Serpentine series, published between 2015 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the Serpentine series?"

"The first book in the Serpentine series is Serpentine, published in 2015."

Q: "What legend is Serpentine based on?"

"Serpentine is inspired by the Legend of the White Snake, one of the most famous stories in Chinese folklore. The novel reimagines the tale for a YA audience, following a young woman with a mysterious connection to a serpent demon."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Serpentine	2015	Cindy Pon	Buy
2	Sacrifice	2016	Cindy Pon	Buy

The Serpentine series by Cindy Pon draws on the Legend of the White Snake, a well-known Chinese myth. Serpentine (2015) reimagines the tale for a young adult audience, and Sacrifice (2016) completes the duology.

The books reflect Pon’s interest in bringing Chinese folklore to YA readers in an accessible format. The mythological source material gives the story a foundation that is different from most Western-influenced YA fantasy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Serpentine series?

There are two books in the Serpentine series, published between 2015 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Serpentine series?

The first book in the Serpentine series is Serpentine, published in 2015.

What legend is Serpentine based on?

Serpentine is inspired by the Legend of the White Snake, one of the most famous stories in Chinese folklore. The novel reimagines the tale for a YA audience, following a young woman with a mysterious connection to a serpent demon.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order