My Goodreads review: Black Sun

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Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Although the bones of the plot here -- vengeance prophecy, chosen one groomed to fulfill it, enemies to overcome doing so, quirky cast of characters to help or hinder the journey -- may be somewhat familiar to regular fantasy readers, this was a genuinely fresh experience for me. Based on preColumbian societies & mythologies, the world of the Meridian is richly detailed, & continued to intrigue me throughout the novel.

It probably helps that I'm fascinated by Maya/Aztec archaeology -- I kept finding little details that were so right for that background, woven seamlessly into a compelling story. Roanhorse also does character well, & manages the novel's shifts between multiple viewpoints with very few bumps.

My one real complaint about this novel -- obviously the first in a series -- is that the ending is beyond abrupt. I was listening along, ready for the next chapter where All Is Revealed, & instead heard Audible hoping I had enjoyed the book. Fortunately, I've got a Goodreads giveaway advance copy of the second novel, Fevered Star, on top of my TBR pile. Whew!

I did this one as a combined Kindle & Audible read, & very much appreciated the audio presentation. However, I'd highly recommend taking advantage of Audible's free offer of a PDF list of the characters. This is one of Those fantasy novels where you really do need one to keep everyone straight.





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