Tess of the Road Series in Order by Katharine Lee McEwan

In The Serpent's Wake is a fantasy novel by Rachel Hartman, published in 2022. It is a sequel to Tess of the Road and follows Tess as she sets out on a sea-faring adventure to stop a war. The book has been positively received by critics, with praise for its immersive world-building and nuanced characters. The New York Times called it "wonderful, instantly immersive and deeply affecting," while Kirkus Reviews described it as a "compelling duology closer." Booklist gave it a starred review, noting that Hartman "deftly reflects our own world’s worries in this adventurous fantasy, but always with an eye toward hope and healing." The book champions resilience and humility and grapples with questions of sovereignty, colonization, religion, and gender.

"Tess of the Road" is a coming-of-age feminist fantasy novel by Rachel Hartman, set in the same world as the "Seraphina" duology. The book follows Tess, a young woman who is determined to escape her oppressive home life and find her place in the world. After a scandalous incident, Tess sets out on a journey of self-discovery, facing challenges and making new friends along the way. The book explores themes of identity, family, and the struggle for independence. "Tess of the Road" is a standalone novel, but it is set in the same universe as Hartman's previous books.