First of all, I am a sucker for a book that centers around a competition. The fact that this has trans representation and is a Mexican-inspired fantasy just made me that much more excited to read it. And the fact that it was written by Aiden Thomas, an author I really admired, made this book seem like it would be a perfect match for me.
Ultimately, this book did not disappoint. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Sometimes when publishers use comparative titles for upcoming books, they can be a bit of a stretch. But I truly felt the Hunger Games vibes and the Percy Jackson vibes with this book!
The Sunbearer Trials themselves were the highlight of the book for me! Whenever one trial ended, I was anxious to dive into the next one! I love how the intensity, anxiety, and stakes built with every passing trial--I feel the author portrayed that really well through the characters and world building!
Ultimately, this book did not disappoint. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Sometimes when publishers use comparative titles for upcoming books, they can be a bit of a stretch. But I truly felt the Hunger Games vibes and the Percy Jackson vibes with this book!
The Sunbearer Trials themselves were the highlight of the book for me! Whenever one trial ended, I was anxious to dive into the next one! I love how the intensity, anxiety, and stakes built with every passing trial--I feel the author portrayed that really well through the characters and world building!