Gods of Jade and Shadow

About Gods of Jade and Shadow

For readers who love mythology-rich fantasy with a lush, atmospheric setting and a coming-of-age story that feels genuinely transformative. Set in Jazz Age Mexico, it follows Casiopea Tun, a half-Mayan servant girl who accidentally releases the Mayan god of death and is tasked with helping him reclaim his throne from a usurper. Silvia Moreno-Garcia brings pre-Columbian mythology to vivid life across a road trip through 1920s Mexico that is by turns magical, melancholy, and romantic. A gorgeous standalone for readers tired of European-inspired fantasy.

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