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readerette's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I enjoyed this much more than Mexican Gothic, which is the other book of the author's I've read. Where that book was laconic and lacked soul (for me), this one is a sweet and deep adventure story that draws on Mayan mythology and the strength of character possible in a mere mortal. I wished for a different ending, but only because I'm a softie.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Gore, Grief, Racism, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual content, and Suicide
macklin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked liked the main character and 1920s Mexico is an excellent setting for a road trip.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Suicide
talypollywaly's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Boring as all hell, despite being one of my most anticipated reads. The forced romance was absolutely a mood killer. Finished only for a reading challenge.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore
zombiezami's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It took me a long time to get through this. I tried with an ebook several times, and even though I purchased the audiobook, I still had a hard time. It's not so much that I disliked; I didn't I think this book would have done better for me in a visual medium, maybe as a graphic novel or even a tv show or movie. There was so much imagery that I wish I could just see instead of hearing it described. I was very interested in the mythology presented, and I liked Cassiopeia as a character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Sexism, Misogyny, Body horror, Death, Animal death, Gore, Violence, and Racism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Physical abuse
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