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A review by miyaosamu
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
“There is no home for us between earth and sky.”
Black Sun was such a strong start & riveting read with its distinctive character perspectives and captivating lore intertwined into backstories and worldbuilding that hasn't been seen often in the fantasy genre. This is one that I wish I could have consumed faster if I had more time! What I thoroughly enjoyed the most is that I am a sucker for multi-pov written stories especially in fantasy. Getting to see all aspects of the world, different people and their own views on a variety of ideals and to each of their own's history.
Following Serapio who is the character we definitely see the most overall character backstory to present day of his journey and life's purpose. So many revelations of his character hit the most emotionally. Xiala a lively and so witty character marching her way through life and the obstacles thrown at her especially as a Teek pirate, yet she retains the most mystery around her. Naranpa's perspective provided intriguing insight into the priesthood and the distrustful people around her there and what their leadership poses in not exactly helping the city. Okoa, a much later introduced character is one I look forward to seeing more of as all of these characters' storylines intertwine with Serapio's importance. I cannot wait to see how Serapio's destiny and goal will impact the story as a whole and the fate of characters into the next books!
“I am the only storm that matters now, and there is no shelter from what I bring.”
Black Sun was such a strong start & riveting read with its distinctive character perspectives and captivating lore intertwined into backstories and worldbuilding that hasn't been seen often in the fantasy genre. This is one that I wish I could have consumed faster if I had more time! What I thoroughly enjoyed the most is that I am a sucker for multi-pov written stories especially in fantasy. Getting to see all aspects of the world, different people and their own views on a variety of ideals and to each of their own's history.
Following Serapio who is the character we definitely see the most overall character backstory to present day of his journey and life's purpose. So many revelations of his character hit the most emotionally. Xiala a lively and so witty character marching her way through life and the obstacles thrown at her especially as a Teek pirate, yet she retains the most mystery around her. Naranpa's perspective provided intriguing insight into the priesthood and the distrustful people around her there and what their leadership poses in not exactly helping the city. Okoa, a much later introduced character is one I look forward to seeing more of as all of these characters' storylines intertwine with Serapio's importance. I cannot wait to see how Serapio's destiny and goal will impact the story as a whole and the fate of characters into the next books!
“I am the only storm that matters now, and there is no shelter from what I bring.”