Mexican Mythology Mixed With So Much Representations!
Representations: Transgender Main Character and Main Side Character, Deaf Main Side Character
As each decade begins, The Sunbearer Trials must take place to replenish the Sun’s power so that Sol can keep traveling the sky. Ten semidioses between the ages of thirteen and eighteen are selected as the most worthy to compete in the series of challenges. The loser will be sacrificed to Sol to be used as fuel for the winner to carry the light to all the temples of Reino del Sol.
Teo is the 17-year-old Jade semidios and trans son of Quetzal, goddess of birds and because of his status as a semidios, he has ever really had to worry about being selected to compete in the Sunbearer Trials. His best Niya - daughter of Tierra, the god of earth - is one of the strongest Golds out there and is very likely to be chosen.
But then, for the first time in over a century, Sol choses not one, but two contenders who aren’t Golds: Teo and Xio, the 13-year-old child of Mala Suerte, the god of back luck. Now they must compete against opponents that have been training at the Academy for years and are way more powerful.
I knew I was going to enjoy this book so much that I was going to curse myself for now having to wait for the second book in the duology, but here I am anyway… I absolutely loved this book inspired by Mexican mythology. The story, the representation, the wholesomeness mixed with the drama and suspense - all right up my alley for sure!
I really enjoyed Teo and the journey he went on through this book. He really discovered a lot about himself and his outlook on those around him too. Niya and his relationship was amazing and reminded me of a lot of my friendships from back when I was a teenager.
This book had a lot of imagery in it for sure - especially when Teo would talk about the different animals or birds and describe their colors. I ended up googling a lot of images so I was picturing the correct stuff, but I was perfectly okay with that.
Again, I can’t wait for the second one and I’m so excited for others to read this one! If you’ve liked previous Aiden Thomas’ work, I promise you won’t be disappointed with this one either: Mexican mythology, Trans MC, and lots of other representations - what’s not to love?
*Thank you Feiwel & Friends and Bookish First for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
As each decade begins, The Sunbearer Trials must take place to replenish the Sun’s power so that Sol can keep traveling the sky. Ten semidioses between the ages of thirteen and eighteen are selected as the most worthy to compete in the series of challenges. The loser will be sacrificed to Sol to be used as fuel for the winner to carry the light to all the temples of Reino del Sol.
Teo is the 17-year-old Jade semidios and trans son of Quetzal, goddess of birds and because of his status as a semidios, he has ever really had to worry about being selected to compete in the Sunbearer Trials. His best Niya - daughter of Tierra, the god of earth - is one of the strongest Golds out there and is very likely to be chosen.
But then, for the first time in over a century, Sol choses not one, but two contenders who aren’t Golds: Teo and Xio, the 13-year-old child of Mala Suerte, the god of back luck. Now they must compete against opponents that have been training at the Academy for years and are way more powerful.
I knew I was going to enjoy this book so much that I was going to curse myself for now having to wait for the second book in the duology, but here I am anyway… I absolutely loved this book inspired by Mexican mythology. The story, the representation, the wholesomeness mixed with the drama and suspense - all right up my alley for sure!
I really enjoyed Teo and the journey he went on through this book. He really discovered a lot about himself and his outlook on those around him too. Niya and his relationship was amazing and reminded me of a lot of my friendships from back when I was a teenager.
This book had a lot of imagery in it for sure - especially when Teo would talk about the different animals or birds and describe their colors. I ended up googling a lot of images so I was picturing the correct stuff, but I was perfectly okay with that.
Again, I can’t wait for the second one and I’m so excited for others to read this one! If you’ve liked previous Aiden Thomas’ work, I promise you won’t be disappointed with this one either: Mexican mythology, Trans MC, and lots of other representations - what’s not to love?
*Thank you Feiwel & Friends and Bookish First for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review