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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-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
Thanks so much to the author for the ARC of this one!
What a wonderful debut! I absolutely loved the incorporation of Aztec/Mexica mythology. It gave off Hunger Games vibes, yet it was so unique. I cannot wait for book two!
The Tournament of Heirs is a very slow build in my opinion. We start the book with introductions to our main characters - Metztli and Acalan - who are siblings and heirs to the House of Life. While I did enjoy getting a glimpse into their home life and preparations for the tournament, I don't think we needed to see as much as we did. A few important things are mentioned during this part, but I think the pacing would have been better for me if we got into the action sooner.
Once were inside the pyramid and the tournament began.... WOW. The story moved fast. It felt like a different story than the first 300 pages - and I mean this as a good thing. I was so invested in seeing how our characters adapted to this new environment. I loved Xuki. I loved how more and more was revealed.
And that ending! Holy cliffhanger. I need the next book now.
If you enjoy fantasy and want a unique story, this is one to check out when it releases on October 22nd! You'd be supporting an indie author too :)
What a wonderful debut! I absolutely loved the incorporation of Aztec/Mexica mythology. It gave off Hunger Games vibes, yet it was so unique. I cannot wait for book two!
The Tournament of Heirs is a very slow build in my opinion. We start the book with introductions to our main characters - Metztli and Acalan - who are siblings and heirs to the House of Life. While I did enjoy getting a glimpse into their home life and preparations for the tournament, I don't think we needed to see as much as we did. A few important things are mentioned during this part, but I think the pacing would have been better for me if we got into the action sooner.
Once were inside the pyramid and the tournament began.... WOW. The story moved fast. It felt like a different story than the first 300 pages - and I mean this as a good thing. I was so invested in seeing how our characters adapted to this new environment. I loved Xuki. I loved how more and more was revealed.
And that ending! Holy cliffhanger. I need the next book now.
If you enjoy fantasy and want a unique story, this is one to check out when it releases on October 22nd! You'd be supporting an indie author too :)
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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
Every 25 years The Tournament of Heirs is held and two heirs from each kingdom are sent to compete to the death. For Metztli and Acalan Amos, training and preparing for the Tournament has been their entire lives purpose. But even being prepared isn't enough for what the gods have in store for them.
The Tournament of Heirs is set in the rich culture of the Aztec people. Amilea has crafted this world to be so immersive that I often struggled to put the book down the more I read. There is beautifully written, complex sibling relationships, forbidden romance, bloodshed, and one very good dog (don't worry he's okay at least for now).
It's hard to believe this is a debut novel with not only how well it's written but also how well developed the world and mythos is. Amilea has crafted a novel that beautifully reflects her culture and should be incredibly proud of that.
The Tournament of Heirs is set in the rich culture of the Aztec people. Amilea has crafted this world to be so immersive that I often struggled to put the book down the more I read. There is beautifully written, complex sibling relationships, forbidden romance, bloodshed, and one very good dog (don't worry he's okay at least for now).
It's hard to believe this is a debut novel with not only how well it's written but also how well developed the world and mythos is. Amilea has crafted a novel that beautifully reflects her culture and should be incredibly proud of that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail