Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Gods of Jade and Shadow

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

'This is historical fantasy at its best' S.A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass

Inspired by Mexican folklore, Gods of Jade and Shadow is a magical, wildly imaginative coming-of-age tale for fans of Katherine Arden, Naomi Novik and Helene Wecker.

The Jazz Age is in full swing, but Casiopea Tun is too busy scrubbing floors in her wealthy grandfather's house to do more than dream of a life far from her small town in southern Mexico.

Until the day she accidentally frees an ancient Mayan god of death, who offers her a deal: in return for Casiopea's help in recovering his throne, he will grant her whatever she desires.

From the jungles of Yucatan to the bright lights of Mexico City and deep into the darkness of Xibalba, the Mayan underworld, Casiopea's adventure will take her on a perilous cross-country odyssey beyond anything she's ever known.

Success will make her every dream come true, but failure will see her lost, for ever . . .

'Wondrous and magical' Kevin Hearne, author of The Iron Druid Chronicles

'Evocative and moving' Rebecca Roanhorse, author of Trial of Lightning

'An adventure for the mind and the heart' Christina Henry, author of Alice

'A joy to read' Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library series

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5 of 5 stars

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>Youngish feeling MC, with eyes wide open
>Atmospheric
>Full of history & context
>Great quotables. 
>Abusive family
>Love Casiopea the whole way through. She won me over quick & then she rejected Cinderella 3
>Love the included versions of myths and myth making
>More of hidden hope & muffled dreams, then action showdowns & romantic declarations. 
>Which I LOVE & think all the introverts/bookworms/quiet nerds will appreciate
>That did not go as I expected.
>That did not end as I expected either.
>Brillant. 
>I won’t forget this any time soon. 
>Highly recommended for YA fans that enjoy history & myths, anyone tired of the normal romances and hero journeys 

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