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A review by jemms
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
4.75 ⭐
Characters: 1
Fascinating characters each with their own flaws, hopes, and desires that made them relatable and sympathetic, but not always in the ways you'd expect.
Plot: 1
Cunningly simple, the plot revolves around how decades of machinations converge on one day--with world changing consequences.
Pacing: 0.75
Personally, I like books that slowly build on themselves, revealing bits of information that come together to reveal a larger, complex picture. Black Sun did this well, however, the ending was lightning fast compared to the rest the book and thus a little disappointing.
Writing style: 1
Captivating and immersive. The voice of a true story teller.
Vibes: 1
This is the first fantasy book I've ever read that felt like it could be real, a forgotten bit of history from a world ruled by gods.
Characters: 1
Fascinating characters each with their own flaws, hopes, and desires that made them relatable and sympathetic, but not always in the ways you'd expect.
Plot: 1
Cunningly simple, the plot revolves around how decades of machinations converge on one day--with world changing consequences.
Pacing: 0.75
Personally, I like books that slowly build on themselves, revealing bits of information that come together to reveal a larger, complex picture. Black Sun did this well, however, the ending was lightning fast compared to the rest the book and thus a little disappointing.
Writing style: 1
Captivating and immersive. The voice of a true story teller.
Vibes: 1
This is the first fantasy book I've ever read that felt like it could be real, a forgotten bit of history from a world ruled by gods.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Sexual content