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4.27 AVERAGE
4.27 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
adventurous
medium-paced
Final books are tough to pull off. So many threads to tie up, personal arcs, and crowd pleasing climactic action scenes. Add to that, I read these three books as they came out, so it's taken five years to read the series, and there is a lot that I just don't remember book to book.
But by and large, I think RR tells a great story across the trilogy -- pre-Columbian fantasy with violent gods, their avatars, lots of politics, and, best of all, compelling characters and relationships. The plot propelled me through the book, and I was happy to be in each of the character's chapters, though I feel like the side cast was pretty disposable and often dispatched for angst without great effect. There is also a glaring plot hole that I can't believe wasn't resolved. Mostly, after finishing this, I want to go back and reread the first two. Even if the ending is a little quick, I still want to spend more time with these characters.
But by and large, I think RR tells a great story across the trilogy -- pre-Columbian fantasy with violent gods, their avatars, lots of politics, and, best of all, compelling characters and relationships. The plot propelled me through the book, and I was happy to be in each of the character's chapters, though I feel like the side cast was pretty disposable and often dispatched for angst without great effect. There is also a glaring plot hole that I can't believe wasn't resolved. Mostly, after finishing this, I want to go back and reread the first two. Even if the ending is a little quick, I still want to spend more time with these characters.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
I took my time reading the final book in Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky trilogy, not wanting the adventure to end. Now, I've got a huge book hangover. Rebecca Roanhorse is among the Indigenous authors reshaping American science fiction and fantasy, drawing inspiration from pre-Colombian mythology and culture. This series has become one of my favourites of all times.
In Mirrored Heavens, Serapio faces challenges to his rule over Tova as the avatar of the crow god, with threats looming and a constant eclipse shrouding his kingdom. The tension builds as clan matrons plot against him, and Lord Balam prepares a formidable force for his downfall. A prophecy from the coyote god offers hope but comes with a heavy price: "in winning, he would lose everything."
Meanwhile, Xiala must harness her powers and defend Teek from an invasion by Lord Tuun, who aims to use the women of the island in Balam's war against Serapio. The story progresses with a perfect blend of suspense and momentum, leading to a thrilling climax. I’m so pleased that all the complexity of characters, the inclusion, and intrigue from the previous books are still there.
As Roanhorse wraps up her epic tale, the characters grapple with tough choices, with Serapio balancing between victimhood and strategy, while others, like the courageous Xiala and the villainous Balam, also face sacrifices in their pursuit of goals.
Roanhorse delivers a conclusion that is intricate, suspenseful, and deeply satisfying, cementing the trilogy as a modern classic in the fantasy genre.
In Mirrored Heavens, Serapio faces challenges to his rule over Tova as the avatar of the crow god, with threats looming and a constant eclipse shrouding his kingdom. The tension builds as clan matrons plot against him, and Lord Balam prepares a formidable force for his downfall. A prophecy from the coyote god offers hope but comes with a heavy price: "in winning, he would lose everything."
Meanwhile, Xiala must harness her powers and defend Teek from an invasion by Lord Tuun, who aims to use the women of the island in Balam's war against Serapio. The story progresses with a perfect blend of suspense and momentum, leading to a thrilling climax. I’m so pleased that all the complexity of characters, the inclusion, and intrigue from the previous books are still there.
As Roanhorse wraps up her epic tale, the characters grapple with tough choices, with Serapio balancing between victimhood and strategy, while others, like the courageous Xiala and the villainous Balam, also face sacrifices in their pursuit of goals.
Roanhorse delivers a conclusion that is intricate, suspenseful, and deeply satisfying, cementing the trilogy as a modern classic in the fantasy genre.
adventurous
dark
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
It's a 2.5 the more I think about it. What I loved in book 1 wasn't there anymore, I feel the characters did a 180° and not exactly for the best. Suddenly it feel more focused on the romance part with focus on relationships I didn't care about and the built up to the final battle was so long, it felt like the characters did a lot for nothing. I will gladly remember how much I enjoyed the first book but I'm sad Mirrored Heavens didn't live up to it.
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:
Yes