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Gods of Jade and Shadow

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Yetta Gottesman
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'This is historical fantasy at its best' S.A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass

Casiopea Tun is too busy scrubbing floors in her wealthy grandfather's house to do anything more than dream of a life far from her dusty, small town in southern Mexico. A life she could call her own.

Until one day, when Casiopea opens a curious chest in her grandfather's room and accidentally frees an ancient Mayan god of death. He offers her a deal: if Casiopea helps him recover his throne from his treacherous brother, he will grant her whatever she desires.

In the company of the alluring god and armed only with her wits, Casiopea begins an adventure that will take her from the jungles of Yucatán to the bright lights of Mexico City and deep into the darkness of Xibalba, the Mayan underworld.

A magical, wildly imaginative coming-of-age tale for fans of Katherine Arden, Naomi Novik and Helene Wecker.

©2019 Silvia Moreno-Garcia (P)2019 Random House Audio Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Magical Realism Maya Civilization Dream Ancient History

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"Wondrous and magical." (Kevin Hearne, author of the Iron Druid Chronicles)

"Evocative and moving." (Rebecca Roanhorse, author of Trial of Lightning)
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An imaginative and elaborate tale in the style of magical realism. Love this author. Narration was fantastic and had me captivated.

Brilliant, elaborate tale

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We travelled to Central America and wanted to listen to something told by someone with a link to the place. But we were still trying to get through this 2 months later. The reading spoils the story I’m afraid.

Needs more animation

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I enjoyed the universe created in this book, the ending felt a bit anticlimactic but still an enjoyable read.

Unique storyline

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This novel is fantasy based on around Mexican Myth of the underworld with elements of fairytale and good old adventure.

The plot kept me gripped and was tight throughout with a strong Heroine and anti hero.

This is my first time reading any work of Silvia Marino Garcia but I want to read more.

I wouldn't normally pick up this kind of thing rea

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Really enjoyed the story told here. The imagery and the world built are beautiful but there is just something missing in the writing that makes it feel a little flat. The writing itself is pretty but the emotions don’t feel all there despite the voice actor doing their best to bring it out.
I also wasn’t a great fan of the ending but that is entirely personal and others may love it.
Would still recommend the story as it does pick up towards the middle and end. It’s just the very end that bothered me.

Beautiful story but something’s missing

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This is a very intriguing tale of lush worldbuilding and spellbinding writing but the story is a bit flat and the plot uneventful. Mexican Gothic is one my favourite reads ever and I can see bits and parts from Garcia`s writing style here that I enjoyed but it still didn't fascinate me so much. The voice artist was very good at bringing out feeling.

An intriguing story but a bit flat.

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I really wanted to love this book as the description sounded super appealing. I did like it and it was quite endearing but it lacked a bit of.... 'umph'.. beautiful setting though, loved the 1920 deceriptions of Mexico!

beautiful setting but.... a bit too slow/didn't love it

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