Mexican Percy Jackson meets The Hunger Games in a beautiful secondary world fantasy duology that celebrates queerness, community, and balancing tradition with what is right. I loved this book with my whole heart.
The Sunbearer Trials is a YA fantasy inspired by Mexican mythology with nods to modern day technologies that every bit deserves the comparison to Percy Jackson but has its own unique voice and story that is a model for new YA fantasies.
Aiden Thomas has quickly become one of my favorite authors for writing books that celebrate hispanic heritage in fantasy settings and have amazing LGBTQ+ representation. Each character was uniquely developed and had their own personalities. I was so excited to get this book I ordered a copy for each of my family members and two for myself.
There have been so many gorgeous editions of this book and it is easy to see why, as the beautiful story infused with Mexican mythology and stunning world building that I want to decorate my shelves with every copy.
I am at the edge of my seat patiently waiting for the next installment in this amazing duology!