I have finally finished Mirrored Heavens. This was a long time coming, but it was such a satisfying end. I am not sure why I waited so long, but don’t be like me! Keep reading this book review of Mirrored Heavens for my full thoughts.
Summary
Even the sea cannot stay calm before the storm. —Teek saying
Serapio, avatar of the Crow God Reborn and the newly crowned Carrion King, rules Tova. But his enemies gather both on distant shores and within his own city as the matrons of the clans scheme to destroy him. And deep in the alleys of the Maw, a new prophecy is whispered, this one from the Coyote God. It promises Serapio certain doom if its terrible dictates are not fulfilled.
Meanwhile, Xiala is thrust back amongst her people as war comes first to the island of Teek. With their way of life and their magic under threat, she is their last best hope. But the sea won’t talk to her the way it used to, and doubts riddle her mind. She will have to sacrifice the things that matter most to unleash her powers and become the queen they were promised.
And in the far northern wastelands, Naranpa, avatar of the Sun God, seeks a way to save Tova from the visions of fire that engulf her dreams. But another presence has begun stalking her nightmares, and the Jaguar God is on the hunt.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Mirrored Heavens is indescribable. It’s a series finale to a series full of multi-dimensional and flawed characters. To a world that is constantly unfolding, evolving, and collapsing. It’s the product of the three books all culminating in a story about fate, ambition, and love. Our characters are pushed to the very brink. They convince themselves someone isn’t, can’t be, who they are. Full of delusion, hope, and revenge, Mirrored Heavens is a tour de force. I was switching between my copy and the audiobook – which I’d recommend because the audiobook multiple narrators is phenomenal – and I couldn’t get enough once I began this book.
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Thematically, I loved that Mirrored Heavens explores whether we will give up the world for our love, or give up our love for the world. Are we going to sacrifice everything above all else for victory? Or will we accept a shred of happiness for now knowing how fragile life is? I have enjoyed being within this world and while I wish we got a little more for some of our faves by the end, this is absolutely a must read. The series has continually been a recommendation from me. Find Mirrored Heavens on Goodreads, Storygraph, Bookshop. org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.