A review by maddisaysmeow
The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This story is told in the mysterious inverted theater, outside of time and space. You are transported there with a spear in hand and your head full of stories. Stories your lola has told you about the old world. Performers enter the stage and begin to act out the five day journey of warriors Jun and Keema. They are tasked with delivering a dying god to her final destination across the old country. They face many obstacles and adversaries on their way. The author pushes the boundaries of storytelling in a way reminiscent of how stories are passed down through generations. This is a wondrous tale of family, duty, regret, and love. 
 
I loved this book! Jimenez has such a way with words, I’d read his grocery lists. The writing is breathtaking, as are the characters. This book will require an open mind; The narration is done in second person for a good portion of the book. This invites the reader into the story in an incredibly unique way. If you like fantasy and myths, take a chance on this book. I promise it’s worth the leap. 
 
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book
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