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daniel_leonard's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
meg_lowde's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The ending was a bit of a jumbled mess and honestly the whole thing was quite weak, but Serapio got to be happy in the end, even if it took a while, and for that it made me happy. It definitely felt like they forgot about Naranpa until that wishy-washy ending though, and it simultaneously felt really rushed and yet also achingly slow.
tate_walker's review against another edition
5.0
I did NOT want this book to end. Action-packed the whole way, it was the perfect ending to a stunning series. Wopila tanka to the phenomenal author, Rebecca Roanhorse, for gifting the world with another richly developed story full of characters, lands, waters, and skies that, while high fantasy, feel familiar and reflective of kin and community in the real world. This book/series deserves all the stars! 100/10 recommend
nshimmin's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cindershelby's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
delsordbro's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty good finale to a pretty good series! I feel like you ought to binge read the entire series as one long fantasy novel for best experience. Incredibly fun setting which I crave more of. Gotta go find more fantasy based on new world cultures. This book made me all of the sudden realize I've never seen fantasy characters eat tortillas and that is driving me insane.
taycrow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
rachaelgrr's review against another edition
4.0
This was a bit of a slog to finish but I always enjoyed it when I was listening. Decent conclusion to the trilogy but didn’t capture the same magic as the first book
catachresis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The last and I think strongest book in a trilogy set in a fantasy world inspired by the cultures of the pre-colonial Americas, Mirrored Heavens both wraps up the intersecting storylines of key characters while also leaving plenty open-ended for speculation (and sequels). Like the first two installments, it’s a gritty, political journey through a world of magic, political scheming, love, and betrayal. Most of the plot twists I saw coming, but there are a few surprises in store as well.
The trilogy is ambitious in scope and this book moves quickly — there’s a lot to cover to wrap everything up. If, like me, you’re returning to the Meridian after some time away, you’ll want to refresh yourself on the intrigue, character relationships, and plot points, otherwise you might get a little lost.
Roanhorse’s worldbuilding is excellent and her characters are empathetic and human. I appreciate that the rules of magic in the Meridian are revealed slowly through plot action, leading to striking set pieces and sometimes shocking revelations.
Overall, it took me a minute to get back into this series but once I did I had a hard time putting it down.
The trilogy is ambitious in scope and this book moves quickly — there’s a lot to cover to wrap everything up. If, like me, you’re returning to the Meridian after some time away, you’ll want to refresh yourself on the intrigue, character relationships, and plot points, otherwise you might get a little lost.
Roanhorse’s worldbuilding is excellent and her characters are empathetic and human. I appreciate that the rules of magic in the Meridian are revealed slowly through plot action, leading to striking set pieces and sometimes shocking revelations.
Overall, it took me a minute to get back into this series but once I did I had a hard time putting it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Drug use, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, and Abandonment
We get a lot. Of blood magic. You’ve been warned.