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A review by queer_bookwyrm
The Never Tilting World by Rin Chupeco
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
5 ⭐ CW: violence, descriptions of blood and gore, cannablism, implied rape, abuse (physical and verbal), sex, swearing
"A demoness is what men call goddesses they cannot control."
The Never-Tilting World by Rin Chupeco is book one in this duology. You all know I loved Chupeco's Bone Witch series, and this one didn't disappoint! I loved it!
17 years ago the world stopped turning and half the planet was plagued by permanent night and permeant sunlight. Goddesses live on either side unknown to each other until forces pull them together in an effort to fix the world.
This was a fun adventure fantasy read! We get a beautifully executed long-lost twin trope paired with a heroes journey type of story for both goddesses. The pov alternates per chapter between Haidee and Arjun and Lan and Odessa. The magic system and dark tear in the world struck me as Shadow and Bone like, but still original.
Lan is a badass with PTSD and has healing powers. I love her sapphic romance with Odessa, although I wasn't a huge fan of her, I preferred her sister, Haidee. Haidee is a machanicka (basically and engineer), super compassionate, and not very good at thinking things through. I loved her slow burn enemies-to-lovers thing she had with Arjun. He is a sand nomad with the power to channel fire and uses a gun attachment in place of his amputated hand.
I don't want to spoil any of the plot, but just know that this is worth a read. We even get sand pirates! Chupeco has also done a great job of addressing mental health issues like PTSD, and encouraging counseling as a means to heal.
Can't wait to read the next one!
"A demoness is what men call goddesses they cannot control."
The Never-Tilting World by Rin Chupeco is book one in this duology. You all know I loved Chupeco's Bone Witch series, and this one didn't disappoint! I loved it!
17 years ago the world stopped turning and half the planet was plagued by permanent night and permeant sunlight. Goddesses live on either side unknown to each other until forces pull them together in an effort to fix the world.
This was a fun adventure fantasy read! We get a beautifully executed long-lost twin trope paired with a heroes journey type of story for both goddesses. The pov alternates per chapter between Haidee and Arjun and Lan and Odessa. The magic system and dark tear in the world struck me as Shadow and Bone like, but still original.
Lan is a badass with PTSD and has healing powers. I love her sapphic romance with Odessa, although I wasn't a huge fan of her, I preferred her sister, Haidee. Haidee is a machanicka (basically and engineer), super compassionate, and not very good at thinking things through. I loved her slow burn enemies-to-lovers thing she had with Arjun. He is a sand nomad with the power to channel fire and uses a gun attachment in place of his amputated hand.
I don't want to spoil any of the plot, but just know that this is worth a read. We even get sand pirates! Chupeco has also done a great job of addressing mental health issues like PTSD, and encouraging counseling as a means to heal.
Can't wait to read the next one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Cannibalism
Minor: Rape