Black Sun
July 29, 2021 9:30 AM - by Roanhorse, Rebecca - Subscribe

The first book in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy inspired by the civilizations of the Pre-Columbian Americas and woven into a tale of celestial prophecies, political intrigue, and forbidden magic.

I really enjoyed this - it's nice to get a new non euro-centric fantasy; the plot is compelling and the characters are vibrant. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
posted by DowBits (8 comments total) 1 user marked this as a favorite
 
I enjoyed Roanhorse's previous series, glad to hear there's something new from her.
posted by OHenryPacey at 11:29 AM on July 29, 2021


I couldn't get into her earlier books, but the very vivid first chapter got me interested enough to make it through to having a feeling for the shape of this book, and I ended up really liking it and disappointed there's such a wait for number 2.
posted by jeather at 3:25 PM on July 29, 2021 [1 favorite]


I liked this one so much more than Trail of Lightning - the worldbuilding and characterization was fantastic.
posted by dinty_moore at 5:11 PM on July 29, 2021


Funnily enough, I am the opposite. I enjoyed Trail of Lightning, even though the writing felt less polished that in this one. Black Sun just didn't feel like it came together as a story.
posted by Marticus at 11:53 PM on July 29, 2021 [1 favorite]


I enjoyed it immensely. Looking forward to more.
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 2:42 PM on July 30, 2021 [1 favorite]


I liked this book very much, though it could have used some polishing. I'm waiting for the sequel with bated breath. I was annoyed that it ended on a cliff hanger.
posted by small_ruminant at 6:03 PM on May 19, 2022


Small_ruminant - the sequel (Fevered Star) is now out!
posted by dinty_moore at 1:45 PM on June 5, 2022 [1 favorite]


thanks!
posted by small_ruminant at 7:21 PM on June 7, 2022


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