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thereadinghammock's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Frustrated by her life as the "poor relation" that the family only took in out of guilt and obligation, Casiopea cannot wait to leave her grandfather's house when she comes of age. When she's left behind as a punishment and discovers the chest in her grandfather's bedroom contains the bones of the, now reformed, rightful King of Xibalba Hun-Kamé, Casiopea is thrust into a cross-country journey at his side to recover his lost body parts, regain his full godhood, and retake his obsidian throne in Xibalba.
I don't know if I've ever been go glad to have listened to an audiobook of a book than read it. I would never have been able to do justice to the Mexican and Mayan names within the book, and would have lost so much depth of the character that those played in the novel. Xibalba herself felt as important a character as Casiopea, Hun-Kamé, and Vucub-Kamé. I also appreciated the narrator infusing more humanity into Hun-Kamé as the story progressed. It was subtle, but by the end quite a noticeable change from where he started.
And I know it's not a romance, but NGL I'm a little disappointed that Casiopea doesn't get to do the deed with Hun-Kamé. I mean this God was DTF by the end because of the "humanity" in him by that point, but I spent most of my drive home today yelling at the steering wheel "FUCK THAT GOD!"
I don't know if I've ever been go glad to have listened to an audiobook of a book than read it. I would never have been able to do justice to the Mexican and Mayan names within the book, and would have lost so much depth of the character that those played in the novel. Xibalba herself felt as important a character as Casiopea, Hun-Kamé, and Vucub-Kamé. I also appreciated the narrator infusing more humanity into Hun-Kamé as the story progressed. It was subtle, but by the end quite a noticeable change from where he started.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Grief
rachelle_reads's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
A young woman defiantly opens her grandfather’s mysterious trunk and finds herself on an epic journey with a god of death. There’s a little romance, a lot of adventure, and a ton of beautifully described scenery from Mexico of the 1920s.
Note for future readers: There’s a helpful glossary in the back! I wish I’d discovered that before finishing the book.
Note for future readers: There’s a helpful glossary in the back! I wish I’d discovered that before finishing the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
margaret_k30's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Misogyny, Self harm, Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Death of parent
criticalmiss's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.5
I really enjoyed this, took my time reading this physically between audio books.
The relationship that blossoms between Casipea and Hun Kamé is charming, heartbreaking and sweet.
Morena-Garcia’s writing style is so beautiful, she takes you on the journey and paints these pictures that are so clear.
Forced proximity and forbidden love in here. I enjoyed this a lot more than Mexican Gothic by her.
TW: abuse, death, suicide, blood
The relationship that blossoms between Casipea and Hun Kamé is charming, heartbreaking and sweet.
Morena-Garcia’s writing style is so beautiful, she takes you on the journey and paints these pictures that are so clear.
Forced proximity and forbidden love in here. I enjoyed this a lot more than Mexican Gothic by her.
TW: abuse, death, suicide, blood
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, and Suicide
didireadthat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
Another awesome book from one of my favorite authors. Minus a partial star because I did not like the audio book format for this one. I feel like her writing is ageism immersive experience and I would have liked the book format better.
I loved the adventure in this book it had all the best elements of the Percy Jackson series that was a big part of middle school reading experience. But Gods of Jade a shadow seas everything I needed with the darker themes and more adult conflicts.
I loved the adventure in this book it had all the best elements of the Percy Jackson series that was a big part of middle school reading experience. But Gods of Jade a shadow seas everything I needed with the darker themes and more adult conflicts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
knunderb's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Really entertaining and interesting book! It made me explore a bit more about Mayan mythology. I thought Hun Came and Casiopea had a good dynamic, but I wish that Martín's character had a bit more depth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Blood and Violence
jennazim's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
bessadams's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, Sexism, and Blood
toopunkrockforshul's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book had a lot of potential in concept but just really failed to execute on anything. Truly not sure what the point of it was.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Self harm, Animal death, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
just_jenxi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Child abuse and Death