A review by catastrophic
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

So much is great in this with a few big flaws. Amazing, unique magic system and world based on mesoamerican culture and mythology, it was incredibly compelling and refreshing. Huge fan of the swashbuckling bisexual pirate woman! And using neo pronouns, that was so great.
But the dialogue and emotional beats when characters were interacting were often odd and stilted, and the ending didn't land for me.
Still a great read!
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