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tmdreads's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Full of political intrigue this beautifully written book paints the city of Tenochtitlan at contact with Spanish conquistadors. You dive deep into 1519 and learn so much about the people, and this city. The descriptions make me want to visit Mexico City to she if what remains of the vibrant pre-contact city. The bulk of the events occur in a day with some flashbacks that help provide rich character development. There is some surprising funny moments when the emperor is on shrooms. It’s a tangle of intrigue that is difficult to follow at times but if you are a fan of Historical Fiction you should pick up this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Violence
Minor: War, Cannibalism, and Violence
clynns's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Like taking mushrooms.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual assault, Torture, Pedophilia, Racism, Colonisation, Physical abuse, Excrement, Hate crime, Sexual violence, Slavery, War, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Genocide, Gore, Murder, Rape, Terminal illness, Violence, and Xenophobia
sersi's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation
Moderate: Gore and Cannibalism
Minor: Sexual assault
jrpal's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Cannibalism and Incest
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