A review by subzera
Obsidian Feathers by N. Cáceres

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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