I have enjoyed a lot about the Between Earth and Sky trilogy: a diverse range of POVs, fascinating Central America-inspired world-building, and a lot of action. I was happy with the range of characters featured as POVs in this particular novel, and there was so much intrigue and betrayal and alliance-shifting that I was hooked from the first page. 

Note that the second and third installments of this series do not work as stand-alones – each picks up right where the previous one left off with no reminders as to what’s going on. 

This is not my favourite installment in this series. Others have critiqued the pacing in this one for involving too much build-up and not enough climactic action; I don’t feel that way necessarily, though some parts did feel a bit ‘side quest’ to me. I’m just not thrilled with how the trilogy concludes; in some ways, I’d be happier if I knew there was a 4th book coming. 

Overall, though, definitely enjoyed this trilogy and will read more from Rebecca Roanhorse. I’d love it if she published a collection of shorter works set in this world. 

Content warnings: war, violence, injury detail, blood, gore, torture, murder, grief 

Thank you S&S/Saga Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC to review.