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Nov 06, 2020kmcdouall rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ancient gods returning to the world, sibling rivalry in a struggle for power, human sacrifice…this novel revisits some familiar tropes of mythology and fantasy, but does so in a refreshingly different setting. If you're tired of European-based fantasy worlds, Moreno-Garcia delivers the tale of a quest through the ancestral land of the Maya. Though set in the modern world, the ancient gods and monsters haunt this novel, seeking to restore the bloody rituals of their past. Moreno-Garcia, with this and her newer novel, is quickly becoming the poster child for Latinx fantasy. The diversity is overdue and highly welcome, but her writing here doesn't quite reach the mark of crafting relatable characters. She has upped her game with "Mexican Gothic," but this one is still a worthwhile visit to a fascinating world.