Reviews

Obsidian Feathers by N. Cáceres

tattoosnmagic's review

5.0

First definitely read the trigger warnings. If you love dark romances this book right here is amazing. By far one of my favorite reads of the year. I’m so sad that the author unpublished this book and the sequel it literally breaks my heart that others now will not get to see the journey they go through together.

emilykilburg's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.0

subzera's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Obsidian Feathers is a dark romance book with some of the best imagery I’ve have read to date. Xochitl started off as a shell of her former self, her soul dying as days went on at the hands of her mother. Sal was initially a very aggressive hot headed man. Their initial meeting as children who got married made for a very interesting start to the book. 

This book explored topics abs exposed me to things I have never even heard of surrounding Latinx lore. These two come to together in a jungle of tears, blood, and endless conflict that evolves into something so heartfelt and raw. The gore in this book was a little unexpected to me and felt natural considering the world that was built in this book. 

I really enjoyed Xochitl’s character development in this book and well as Sal’s. I would’ve liked if he had groveled a little more in this novel but it was nonetheless. 

The smut is this book is unheard of to me. And I have read some filthy shit. I loved it. It was delicious. Nothing more needs to be said. 

I would definitely reread this. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Cannibalism

Moderate: Ableism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Racism

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE LIST OF POSSIBLY TRIGGERING CONTENT IN THE BOOK BEFORE YOU READ IT!

thezaftigeekreads's review

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

quietpageturner5's review

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.5

goldxnapplxs's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense slow-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? No

4.25

vanessareadsfiction's review

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

victoriamark's review

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense slow-paced

4.0

violetsbookjar's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-paced

4.0

morganlcarroll's review

3.75

3.75 - good read kinda slow in parts where they are describing the culture which I understand and support I just wanted the smut