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carolined314's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
What a weird world. I enjoyed the swapping of character roles and incomplete info, and was surprised several times at the twists.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture
Moderate: Violence and Death
Minor: Rape
space_bandit's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Cannibalism and Rape
queer_bookwyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
5 ⭐ CW: violence, descriptions of blood and gore, cannablism, implied rape, abuse (physical and verbal), sex, swearing
"A demoness is what men call goddesses they cannot control."
The Never-Tilting World by Rin Chupeco is book one in this duology. You all know I loved Chupeco's Bone Witch series, and this one didn't disappoint! I loved it!
17 years ago the world stopped turning and half the planet was plagued by permanent night and permeant sunlight. Goddesses live on either side unknown to each other until forces pull them together in an effort to fix the world.
This was a fun adventure fantasy read! We get a beautifully executed long-lost twin trope paired with a heroes journey type of story for both goddesses. The pov alternates per chapter between Haidee and Arjun and Lan and Odessa. The magic system and dark tear in the world struck me as Shadow and Bone like, but still original.
Lan is a badass with PTSD and has healing powers. I love her sapphic romance with Odessa, although I wasn't a huge fan of her, I preferred her sister, Haidee. Haidee is a machanicka (basically and engineer), super compassionate, and not very good at thinking things through. I loved her slow burn enemies-to-lovers thing she had with Arjun. He is a sand nomad with the power to channel fire and uses a gun attachment in place of his amputated hand.
I don't want to spoil any of the plot, but just know that this is worth a read. We even get sand pirates! Chupeco has also done a great job of addressing mental health issues like PTSD, and encouraging counseling as a means to heal.
Can't wait to read the next one!
"A demoness is what men call goddesses they cannot control."
The Never-Tilting World by Rin Chupeco is book one in this duology. You all know I loved Chupeco's Bone Witch series, and this one didn't disappoint! I loved it!
17 years ago the world stopped turning and half the planet was plagued by permanent night and permeant sunlight. Goddesses live on either side unknown to each other until forces pull them together in an effort to fix the world.
This was a fun adventure fantasy read! We get a beautifully executed long-lost twin trope paired with a heroes journey type of story for both goddesses. The pov alternates per chapter between Haidee and Arjun and Lan and Odessa. The magic system and dark tear in the world struck me as Shadow and Bone like, but still original.
Lan is a badass with PTSD and has healing powers. I love her sapphic romance with Odessa, although I wasn't a huge fan of her, I preferred her sister, Haidee. Haidee is a machanicka (basically and engineer), super compassionate, and not very good at thinking things through. I loved her slow burn enemies-to-lovers thing she had with Arjun. He is a sand nomad with the power to channel fire and uses a gun attachment in place of his amputated hand.
I don't want to spoil any of the plot, but just know that this is worth a read. We even get sand pirates! Chupeco has also done a great job of addressing mental health issues like PTSD, and encouraging counseling as a means to heal.
Can't wait to read the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Gore, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cannibalism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Rape
lucystolethesky's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Violence, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Confinement, and Animal death
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Rape, Murder, and Cannibalism
plumpaperbacks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rarely do I read 100 pages of a book and predict it will be a 5 star read. This was one of those times. I was enthralled by The Never Tilting World from the first chapter, and as I continued reading, I could hardly bring myself to put down the book to do anything else. While this isn’t my first time reading one of Chupeco’s books, it is the first time they’ve completely hooked me with their lovely writing, intricate magic system and world-building, and complex, lovable characters. I can honestly say that I adored this book in every way, and I can’t think of a single element I disliked.
Some authors struggle, in my experience, with successfully writing multiple, distinct points of view. Chupeco, though, skillfully balanced the perspectives, personalities, and emotions of each of their four protagonists. I was fully invested in each character and enjoyed reading from every perspective. Major props to them for that.
Right now I don’t think there’s much else I can say, as I’m just in awe of the story I read. Despite being almost 500 pages, I sped through it in a little over a day. The last time I pulled that off was with a highly anticipated sequel back in August, and before that, I’m
not sure.
The Never Tilting World is a phenomenal fantasy novel, full of everything that makes a story memorable, that also demonstrates the power of sisterhood and comments on some relevant topics along the way. I can’t stop thinking about it, or recommend it enough. Absolutely a hidden gem. I’m looking so very forward to the sequel!
Representation
Some authors struggle, in my experience, with successfully writing multiple, distinct points of view. Chupeco, though, skillfully balanced the perspectives, personalities, and emotions of each of their four protagonists. I was fully invested in each character and enjoyed reading from every perspective. Major props to them for that.
Right now I don’t think there’s much else I can say, as I’m just in awe of the story I read. Despite being almost 500 pages, I sped through it in a little over a day. The last time I pulled that off was with a highly anticipated sequel back in August, and before that, I’m
not sure.
The Never Tilting World is a phenomenal fantasy novel, full of everything that makes a story memorable, that also demonstrates the power of sisterhood and comments on some relevant topics along the way. I can’t stop thinking about it, or recommend it enough. Absolutely a hidden gem. I’m looking so very forward to the sequel!
Representation
- full cast of characters of color
- chronically ill lesbian protagonist
- amputee protagonist
- bisexual protagonist with PTSD
- sapphic relationship
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Physical abuse, Bullying, Chronic illness, and Violence
Minor: Rape, Cannibalism, Homophobia, and Sexual content
One of the protagonists has PTSD and she frequently has flashbacks and panic attacks because of it.story_goblin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was surprising. I'm not actually quite sure what I expected, but this was unlike anything I could have imagined. It's so big, and yet so... individual. It was so human and yet so fantasical. I was very interested in the plot and could not figure out how it was going to end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Rape
2 sex scenes- one fairly explicit, the other closer to pg-13 rape is implied but not described multiple characters are physically abused but the focus is on trying to stop it main character has multiple panic attacks throughout
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