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beckyg1016's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Writing style intentionally mimics the way folklore is orally told, rather than the way novels are typically written - this can take a little getting used to, but it's worth it. (It feels odd, almost choppy, but once you understand the intention, it's very good)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Death
sabrielsbell's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
hanz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Suicide
goblingirlreads's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don't know if I'm an easy 5 or if I have gotten really good at finding and picking up books that I know I'll enjoy immensely. After Mexican Gothic was one of my favorite reads of last year I decided to pick up this one and Moreno-Garcia did not let me down. This was an action-fantasy-adventure book of the same caliber of American Gods except the gods in this book are based in Mayan mythology and the characters journey through Mexico during the Jazz Age with a brief trip into America at one point. I will say there's a lot of advertising surrounding this book that are like JAZZ AGE and I found that to be more set dressing and not hugely important to the story at large. HOWEVER, the writing was excellent, the plot was quick and fun and I found myself moved at the end of the book. There's some controversy about the ending - I loved it! I loved the overarching themes about being the hero in your own story, speaking your intentions into being, and all the symbolism that goes into myth-making. It was an incredibly smart book while not being too heady and feeling like a fun romp through the world of gods and mortals. In the end I can't say I liked it more than Mexican Gothic, which had so many things I specifically crave in a book, but I can't find faults in it either. A blast of a read. I'm ready for anything by this author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Death, Self harm, and Suicide
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
nullandvoidlibrary's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was the first book I read in 2021 and I believe it was a good choice to start off the year with. I enjoyed this book, particularly the main character's personality and while I'm not the hugest fan of romance in general, I was very pleased with the ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Misogyny, Self harm, and Violence
fionac326's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Self harm, and Violence
kikiwi's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Bullying
Minor: Animal death, Self harm, and Suicide
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