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A review by sj_54
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
**Content warning for chapter 1 - body modification - it REALLY took me by surprise and nearly put me off the book but I'm glad I stayed**
I love a well-built fantasy world (& a gorgeous map!).
The lore and myths intertwined into the story really helped elucidate the motivations of the characters, and build the world. And the characters themselves were incredibly believable and distinctive. It's been a long time since I've loved a character as much as Xiala - strong, stubborn, and wonderfully flawed.
The story itself was refreshingly creative. Though attempts to overthrow the controlling power abound in fantasy, the incorporation of myth, belief, and a unique kind of magic made it brand-new.
Personally I felt that the foreshadowing that Naranpa wouldn't be on the Sun Rock and so Serapio wouldn't fulfill his destiny was a bit TOO heavy-handed too early before the climax, but maybe that's just me!
As always, my only complaint is that I now have to wait for a sequel!
I love a well-built fantasy world (& a gorgeous map!).
The lore and myths intertwined into the story really helped elucidate the motivations of the characters, and build the world. And the characters themselves were incredibly believable and distinctive. It's been a long time since I've loved a character as much as Xiala - strong, stubborn, and wonderfully flawed.
The story itself was refreshingly creative. Though attempts to overthrow the controlling power abound in fantasy, the incorporation of myth, belief, and a unique kind of magic made it brand-new.
As always, my only complaint is that I now have to wait for a sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Murder
Moderate: Suicide and Physical abuse
Minor: Lesbophobia and Confinement