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Xibalba for a deceptively simple contest: walking the Black Road to the Jade Palace, with the lives of the twin death gods and the fate of the world as the stakes. The one who reaches
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states the author "crafts a magical novel of duality, tradition, and change ... Moreno-Garcia's seamless blend of mythology and history provides a ripe setting for
Casiopea's stellar journey of self-discovery, which culminates in a dramatic denouement. Readers will gladly immerse themselves in rich
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Hun-Kamé. A shard of bone pierces her thumb, restoring Hun-Kamé to a semblance of life. Bound to
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Casiopea herself is the protagonist. ... Casiopea does not choose to save herself; she makes the hero's choice, and chooses to save others." She notes that "s fantasy has finally become more inclusive and less Eurocentric over the past decade or so ... it has become possible to
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Roaring Twenties may seem like a strange combination, in Moreno-Garcia's hands they comprise an enchanting cocktail, just as Casiopea's unsentimental view on her story is the perfect counterpart to its fantastic and at times hair-raising events. Raise a glass, and keep
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that "Silvia Moreno-Garcia brings Mayan myths to 1920s Mexico," and "here follows a richly picaresque adventure as
Casiopea and Hun-Kamé travel around Mexico on the god's quest. This is a moving description of a young girl's coming of age and a seamless fusion of the real and the magical."
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terms further explores the source material. Snappy dialog, stellar worldbuilding, lyrical prose, and a slow-burn romance make this a standout." She likens its appeal to the works of
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