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Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

242 reviews

2treads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-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? No

5.0

Absolutely amazing. Mybs3cond time reading this book and I am still in love with how Roanhorse has built this story. The cagracywrs are compelling, the plot moves well and keeps me engaged and immersed. The influence of the Meso-American peoples can be seen in the festivals, dress, beliefs, and clan groupings. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death, Gore, Body horror, Alcohol, Grief, Murder, and Violence

norspider's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Revenge is a buffet served cold.

Black Sun has a deep, rich world that is explored more deeply in each chapter. The pre-Columbian inspiration for the setting is utilized expertly; each faction and sub-faction is given their due. 

The pace, dialogue, and plot all kept me wanting to read. 

I found myself cheering for each of our POV characters, which is very rare for me. I want Xiala to live rich and well. I want Naranpa to bring honor back to her station. I want Okoa to avenge his mother. And I want Serapio to fulfill his destiny. 

There is wonderful LGBTQIA2S+ representation! Not caricatures or jokes, just people living in the world as part of the story. Beautifully done. 

The only reason I didn't give Black Sun a full 5/5 is because none of its plots conclude; this is an incomplete book. But I knew this was the start of a series when I picked it up so I can (mostly)look beyond that. And Roanhorse has found a passionate new fan in me! 

I can't wait to read book 2!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Classism, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Animal death, Confinement, Death of parent, Drug use, and Sexual content

Minor: Excrement

scarroll178's review against another edition

reflective 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? No

3.0

This book involves more world building than action or character development. The only part of the book that contains a complete story is

the love story between the Captain and Serapio.

It very much reads like it was written just to create a starting point for the rest of the series. I wish there had been more story and less world building. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Murder, Gore, Death, and Child abuse

moonytoast's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Violence, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Alcohol, Death, and Child abuse

Moderate: Gore, Sexism, Vomit, Body horror, and Cursing

dreadspawn's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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? It's complicated

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Child abuse, Suicide, Blood, Murder, and Violence

sophiesmallhands's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, Blood, Murder, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Gore

Moderate: War, Genocide, and Child abuse

Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Sexism, Racial slurs, and Misogyny

lavenderhimbo's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense 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

5.0

This book is incredible. I only have a few critiques and they're not a big deal. The characters are consistent and unique, and they are clearly being set up for interesting arcs and growth. The worldbuilding is awesome so far and I can't wait to see where the plot goes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Murder, Death of parent, Animal death, Violence, Kidnapping, and Child abuse

Moderate: Suicide, Racism, Xenophobia, and Self harm

Minor: Sexual content, Sexism, and Homophobia

ainaruizdegauna's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

3.75

Although I like fantasy very much, I am not a fantasy-reader girly. I enjoy somewhat easier to read fantasy books, most of the time. Going into this book, I didn't know it was an epic fantasy; it was just a book my partner had gifted me for Book Day. So I just started it not knowing much about it and it has been a wild ride. Firstly, I had trouble finding the time for reading because of the amount of workload I have on right now, and secondly, I have had a difficult time finishing it because I read it in English, which is not my mother tongue. So it has been a challenge indeed, but I am really happy I got through it. If English is your mother tongue or you have a great English level (I would say C1 or C2 level), then I definitely recommend this book to you. I wish I had read it at a better time and could have enjoyed it more, but nonetheless, it is an amazing book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

kirchnerkd's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Gore, and Murder

Moderate: Racism, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Classism

Minor: Misogyny, Confinement, Racism, Suicide, Slavery, Child abuse, and Death of parent

ebp's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Classism, Blood, Child abuse, Confinement, Alcohol, Murder, Suicide, and Death

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Genocide, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Kidnapping, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: War