A review by audreyywood
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is a simple fairy tale novel that gives a good intro into Mexican/Mayan mythology. However, I feel like it was a bit shallow in its story telling at times, making the story feel jumbled and a bit rushed. I wish that characters stories/motives were developed and explored more; maybe in ways that highlight the character as a whole rather than just as a means to move the story along. It often felt like the book was going in many directions at once. 
Despite all of this, it was an easy read with a mostly satisfying ending.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Physical abuse, Death of parent, and Religious bigotry