A review by obviousthings
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This story really feels like a myth in novel form. It was a refreshing change (in both setting and tone) from a lot of the fantasy books I've read lately, and although I was a bit unsure about it in the middle, the ending really tied it all together for me. Another strong point is the imagery, which is quite vivid - Vucub-Kamé is going to stick with me for a while. The story is about gods on the surface, but it has a lot to do with family, family conflicts, and duty.

I think if you enjoyed The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, you might like this book, and vice versa. The two stories are similar in a lot of ways (although quite different in others). I would also definitely recommend Gods of Jade and Shadow  if you're interested in gods and mythology, although it's worth noting that I'm not, in particular, and I still enjoyed it :)
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