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A review by beebeewin
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked this book but for some reason I can't name it just didn't move me or grip me enough for it to be a book I love. It felt like the plot moved quickly at the end and the resolution felt kind of hollow, but most of the book before that felt paced well. I liked all the character was definitely drawn in by the deep Mayan lore woven in to the story. Maybe for me I would have just like the ending to have felt more climactic, but regardless of the build up the end just felt kind of like a deus machina. I would recommend this as a fun read with a wonderful little romance and a deep dive into Mayan folklore.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Death of parent