But dealing with the wreckage at Sun Rock is not all they have to worry about. For Serapio, Naranpa, Xiala and Okoa, it’s not only their city but each’s purpose in life that has changed. As you’d expect, this review contains spoilers for Black Sun.Īfter the events at Convergence, the Watchers are dead and Tova remains in a twilight, liminal state. Luckily, the book itself, while most certainly a middle book, met my expectations. It’s no surprise that I’ve been eagerly anticipating the next book in the trilogy, though the lackluster cover definitely gave me pause.

Welcome back to the fantasy series of the decade in Fevered Star-book two of Between Earth and Sky.īlack Sun (and its cover) was one of my favorite books of 2020.

How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction? For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth.Īnd for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How do you live when legends come to life, and the faith you had is rewarded?Īs sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. The Meridian: a land where magic has been codified and the worship of gods suppressed.

The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God’s eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent. There are no tides more treacherous than those of the heart. Return to The Meridian with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse’s sequel to the most critically hailed epic fantasy of 2020 Black Sun-finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, Lambda, and Locus awards. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.My rating: I received an advance review copy of this book from NetGalley.

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