Woven in Moonlight is a story about revenge, but not in the conventional sense. When we are motivated by our thirst for vengeance, what happens when we realize that the fuel we hold in our heart only has the possibility to burn our home down? I've been reading a lot of books about characters motivated by their pursuit of revenge, but Woven in Moonlight is a vastly different creature. Grounded both in magic, but also colonialization, this ownvoices Bolivian fantasy is a story that examines the truth, what light we see ourselves and our enemies in.
The summary hooks me every time I read it. A decoy body double being sent in as a spy, but uncovering the truth behind her people's cause. Body doubles are one of my favorite plot elements, even though I haven't read that many of these, but I love how it introduces a new dynamic into the story. Who is Ximena really? It's like being split into two. This illusion of power, but in reality knowing that you're nothing like the image you show to the world. What does that kind of tension do to not only the relationships around you, but also to your sense of self?
The summary hooks me every time I read it. A decoy body double being sent in as a spy, but uncovering the truth behind her people's cause. Body doubles are one of my favorite plot elements, even though I haven't read that many of these, but I love how it introduces a new dynamic into the story. Who is Ximena really? It's like being split into two. This illusion of power, but in reality knowing that you're nothing like the image you show to the world. What does that kind of tension do to not only the relationships around you, but also to your sense of self?