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A review by azrah786
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
4.5
**I was gifted a copy by Rebellion Publishing in exchange for an honest review**
CW: blood, violence, physical abuse, self harm, body mutilation, torture, murder, suicide
I originally listened to the audiobook of this which was absolutely FANTASTIC!!
Black Sun centres on the Day of Convergence, when the Winter Solstice is coinciding with a Solar Eclipse – an event seen as a bad omen.
We follow 4 perspectives through which Roanhorse has woven a tale full of adventure and magic – a blind man whose destiny lies in reaching the city of Tova on the solstice; a Teek sea captain who has the power to calm the waters with her song hired to take him there; the newly appointed Sun Priest of Tova who is trying to hold on to her power in a society prejudiced against her; and the son of the matron of Tova’s Carrion Crow clan.
The world building, inspired by Pre-Columbian Americas is rich with culture and history that immerses you right into this incredible story. It has both beautifully complex and diverse characters that will embed themselves in your heart and an intricate plot full of prophecies, twists and political machinations, all ingeniously coming together. Roanhorse’s writing masterfully creates this tense atmosphere as the story spirals towards the main event and the pacing and intrigue will keep you hooked.
This is an epic fantasy tale that you do not want to miss out on!
Final Rating - 4.5/5 Stars
CW: blood, violence, physical abuse, self harm, body mutilation, torture, murder, suicide
I originally listened to the audiobook of this which was absolutely FANTASTIC!!
Black Sun centres on the Day of Convergence, when the Winter Solstice is coinciding with a Solar Eclipse – an event seen as a bad omen.
We follow 4 perspectives through which Roanhorse has woven a tale full of adventure and magic – a blind man whose destiny lies in reaching the city of Tova on the solstice; a Teek sea captain who has the power to calm the waters with her song hired to take him there; the newly appointed Sun Priest of Tova who is trying to hold on to her power in a society prejudiced against her; and the son of the matron of Tova’s Carrion Crow clan.
The world building, inspired by Pre-Columbian Americas is rich with culture and history that immerses you right into this incredible story. It has both beautifully complex and diverse characters that will embed themselves in your heart and an intricate plot full of prophecies, twists and political machinations, all ingeniously coming together. Roanhorse’s writing masterfully creates this tense atmosphere as the story spirals towards the main event and the pacing and intrigue will keep you hooked.
This is an epic fantasy tale that you do not want to miss out on!
Final Rating - 4.5/5 Stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Physical abuse, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder