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A review by nclcaitlin
Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse
3.75
Serapio, The Crow God Reborn, had slaughtered the Watchers, thrown the sun from its course over Tova, and ushered in a new era. Serapio had done his part, now it is time for Balam, Lord of the House of Seven, to do his through dangerous Dream Walking magic.
However, Serapio failed to kill The Sun Priest, his nemesis, her death his very purpose. She, Nara, had been replaced by an impostor.
Serapio was rescued by the Carrion Claw but finds that the reassuring pool of shadow that had been with him since he was a child was gone. Now he’s alone, afraid. Waiting for the world to make sense just like when he was a child and faced constant betrayal by those around him.
I have to admit to putting off reading this for so long because I saw many reviewers saying how disappointed they were in this second instalment and that they felt bored and nothing happened.
Did we read different books?
This had such big character moments and development. My heart ached for each character as they hid from or discovered their inner trauma. Even though our characters are all separated and isolated, this let the reader really delve deep into their psych.
Perhaps that’s why other readers were frustrated as our cast from book one didn’t have a big show down or get together.
Sometimes he felt as if he were two people. One was the Odo Sedoh, a man molded into a vengeful god and honed to a single purpose. Blessed with a destiny above all others. The other was a lonely boy constantly seeking connection, trying desperately to find his footing in a world that had no place for him. He hated the boy and his weakness, his foolish desire to find friends and family.
I always find Roanhorse’s world-building masterful. This is rich with culture: with different clans, religions, practices, and even genders! Especially considering these aren’t considered long for fantasy books, so to pack so much in is pretty impressive!
Also, can we talk about the covers? Because GIMME!
Very nearly four stars 🌟
However, Serapio failed to kill The Sun Priest, his nemesis, her death his very purpose. She, Nara, had been replaced by an impostor.
Serapio was rescued by the Carrion Claw but finds that the reassuring pool of shadow that had been with him since he was a child was gone. Now he’s alone, afraid. Waiting for the world to make sense just like when he was a child and faced constant betrayal by those around him.
I have to admit to putting off reading this for so long because I saw many reviewers saying how disappointed they were in this second instalment and that they felt bored and nothing happened.
Did we read different books?
This had such big character moments and development. My heart ached for each character as they hid from or discovered their inner trauma. Even though our characters are all separated and isolated, this let the reader really delve deep into their psych.
Perhaps that’s why other readers were frustrated as our cast from book one didn’t have a big show down or get together.
Sometimes he felt as if he were two people. One was the Odo Sedoh, a man molded into a vengeful god and honed to a single purpose. Blessed with a destiny above all others. The other was a lonely boy constantly seeking connection, trying desperately to find his footing in a world that had no place for him. He hated the boy and his weakness, his foolish desire to find friends and family.
I always find Roanhorse’s world-building masterful. This is rich with culture: with different clans, religions, practices, and even genders! Especially considering these aren’t considered long for fantasy books, so to pack so much in is pretty impressive!
Also, can we talk about the covers? Because GIMME!
Very nearly four stars 🌟