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adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I enjoyed this much more than Mexican Gothic, which is the other book of the author's I've read. Where that book was laconic and lacked soul (for me), this one is a sweet and deep adventure story that draws on Mayan mythology and the strength of character possible in a mere mortal. I wished for a different ending, but only because I'm a softie.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Animal death, Gore, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, and Religious bigotry