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A review by romiress
Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
A whole star taken off for that awful ending. I absolutely hate books that just stop, leaving me feeling frustrated and wondering where the next bit is going to be. My feelings are frankly a bit muddled about this book - it feels almost... generic? Tropey? Just with an added layer of something unique on top. I guess I just feel meh, completely uninvested in what I was reading. I think I'd describe it as a generic fantasy story, reskinned
Graphic: Death, Gore, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicide, and Death of parent
Minor: Transphobia