Gods of Jade and Shadow

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

From Shelf: The Crownless Again Shall Be King: Reader-Recommended Fantasy

The Mayan God of Death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore.

'This is historical fantasy at its best' S.A. Chakraborty, author of The City of BrassCasiopea Tun is too busy scrubbing floors in her wealthy grandfather's house to do anything more than dream of a life far from her dusty, small town in southern Mexico. A life she could call her own.Until one day, when Casiopea opens a curious chest in her grandfather's room and accidentally frees an ancient Mayan god of death. He offers her a deal: if Casiopea helps him recover his throne from his treacherous brother, he will grant her whatever she desires. In the company of the alluring god and armed only with her wits, Casiopea begins an adventure that will take her from the jungles of Yucatan to the bright lights of Mexico City and deep into the darkness of Xibalba, the Mayan underworld.A magical, wildly imaginative coming-of-age tale for fans of Katherine Arden, Naomi Novik and Helene Wecker.

Readers adore Gods of Jade and Shadow'Delicious novel with Maya mythology seamlessly interwoven into a Jazz Age love story adventure' - Goodreads review 'This Mayan death god myth-making tale was perfect' - Goodreads review 'This book is highly addictive' - Goodreads review