A review by lewnie
The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

 

Welcome to the Sunbearer Trials, where every decade 10 semidioses are chosen to compete in the tournament that ensures the safety of their world. It has always been the fate of the Gold semidioses, who train for this their whole lives. Teo, the son of Quetzal and a Jade, never imagined he would be chosen. But Teo is not the only Jade to enter the Trials, and now he must work to ensure that he and his friends survive. Because at the end of the Trials, one semidios will be crowned Sunbearer and one will become the sacrifice. Full of lush world-building and fierce friendships, this delightful, action-packed, Mexican-inspired fantasy is a perfect series starter that will leave readers wanting more.