A review by blindforest
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

a breathtaking ride from start to finish. i love that the worldbuilding  manages to balance between the usual epic fantasy fare and a looming sinister edge that makes the story doubly intriguing. most of the cast and povs introduced instantly have my attention and keeps me engaged until the last page. if there were any minor gripes, it would be that the ending lacked a bit of a punch to it; and naranpa, despite being one of the main characters, doesn’t have the same spark compared to the rest. i really hope she will get a bigger role in the next book, as she has potential to be interesting but was very much underutilized. but all in all, these flaws still didn’t take away my enjoyment at the very least, and now i guess i just have to settle in for the arduous wait for the sequel!
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