They are ex-friends to a potential romance, but it doesn’t take over everything else. One of the best aspects of the book was the evolving relationship between Teo and Aurelio. This book is also pretty fast-paced, but Thomas doesn’t sacrifice any of the character building for the plot. Teo also has a great conversation with Xio, the other Jade semidios, about gender identity, and I am here for that in a fantasy novel. I especially appreciated the way sexuality and gender were incorporated no one really bats an eye. While there were a few details I think slipped through the cracks, overall the world building is solid. There is a lot to keep track of, between the different gods and the different cities. Right from the start, Thomas drops readers into this rich world, drawn from Mexican mythology. This book is being pitched as Percy Jackson meets The Hunger Games and let me tell you, that is an accurate description of this book. Thanks to NetGalley and Feiwel & Friends for an advanced copy of The Sunbearer Trials to review! Aiden Thomas is a favorite of mine, so this was high on my list for this year. And if Teo doesn’t do well enough, he might find himself becoming the sacrifice to Sol. Specifically, against Aurelio, his ex-best friend turned rival. But when he and another Jade semidios are chosen to compete, Teo now finds himself competing against those training for the Trials for their entire life. Teo is the son of a Jade god, not usually chosen to compete in the Trials. They will be used to fuel the sun for the next 10 years. The winner of these Trials will then carry the light to the rest of the world, but only after the sacrifice of the competitor in last place. In order to keep the Sun’s power replenished, semidioses between the ages of 13 and 18 are chosen by the god Sol to compete in the Sunbearer Trials.
The Sunbearer Trials is a force to be reckoned with and has completely changed the game.Amazon | Barnes and Noble | | Book Depository | Goodreads | StoryGraph Summary Aiden Thomas is masterful in their ability to not only build such a brilliant world but also characters who you love and want to root for. Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times–bestselling author of Iron Widow One of the best fantasy novels I have ever read. This book is a triumph and I could not get enough! Aiden Thomas is a brilliant talentĬhloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights Aiden Thomas fully knocked me out with The Sunbearer Trials, delivering charming queer characters, thrilling magical trials, and an immersive fantasy world full of intricate details. The Sunbearer Trials dazzles with adventure, breathing life into a bustling fantastical world filled with both wonders and evils.
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