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A review by darumachan
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I loved Velvet Was the Night and Mexican Gothic for their lush settings, mysterious atmosphere, and vibrant storytelling, but Gods of Jade and Shadow fell rather flat for me.
- characters were either cliched not explored enough
- romance felt unnecessary and out of place -- almost as if an editor wanted it added in
- despite a lot of high-stakes situations and interesting-sounding challenges, I never felt really engaged -- the tension was just not there
- characters were either cliched not explored enough
- romance felt unnecessary and out of place -- almost as if an editor wanted it added in
- despite a lot of high-stakes situations and interesting-sounding challenges, I never felt really engaged -- the tension was just not there
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Self harm
Moderate: Religious bigotry