A review by barrettbooks
Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse

adventurous dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

I whipped through this. I find Roanhorse's style compulsively readable, and continue to be entranced by these interwoven, dynamic, deeply flawed characters. (Still no spoilies but my girl Xiala is truly going through some shit, y'all.) I love a middle book in a trilogy because there is always so many oh shiiit moments, and it is nice to see different combinations of characters! Plus, longing, of course. I loved how Fevered Star continued to expand the world of Black Sun in interesting and unexpected ways! The scope of the history and the potential of the whole situation continues to be revealed in ways that are surprising and yet still natural. Just really masterful. I love the setting of the pre-colonization Americas inspired fantasy world so much, and really appreciate the diversity Roanhorse continues to create among her characters and cultures. I love an expansive and complex world full of expansive and complex people. Delightful.

Genuinely I think that is all I can manage without saying too much. I can't wait for the next book. Thanks for reading my little gush!