ARC Review: The Sun and The Void by Gabriela Romero Lacruz
Fantasy
The Sun and The Void
Book Info
Released Date: July 25th
Publication: Orbit Books
Pages: 511
Format: Paperback
“love reading any new upcoming fantasy books”
I have to admit that I love reading any new upcoming fantasy books. I'm all in all fantasy girlie. So of course I had to read this upcoming latinx sapphic fantasy book. And I have so much to say. I will warn you that if you don’t want any spoils, then avoid at all costs since it’s going to be a bit spoil, not too much.
Let’s get started. The Sun and the Void brings two characters (Reina and Eva) in opposite directions in their lives, but they both share something in common: they strive for something more in their lives and are willing to do anything for it. They don’t know it yet, but their lives are intertwined with each other. And boy, it’s a bit explosive how much it's going to play later on. Let’s just say that the gods are playing a dangerous game. And don’t get me started on the deadly creatures roaming around the towns.
Oh, Reina. She is so adorable and picky that I just want to protect her, even from herself. And you can’t really blame her or her actions in the book. She really only has herself and no one else, so of course she will do anything to protect what she has. It may look bad since she is doing anything her grandmother is asking her to do without asking questions. But she still has a soul; it’s just conflicted in the beginning and middle. Just keep that in mind; you are going to like her. She has more guts than the rest of them. Plus, she has a sassy mouth that keeps you entertained.
While we are on the subject of Reina, there are potential love interests. And I have to say that I don’t like her. I was right about the main character's love interest from the beginning. I never truly trusted her, and I was later confirmed in my instincts regarding her. She was always selfish and entitled. Never cared about anyone else besides herself. Thank goodness, the main character came to realize the ugly truth. It may have been hard, but it was right to know. You will see that she always deserved better.
Oh, Eva, my girl. She was a difficult character to read about. I truly didn’t like her. I tried too, especially with her childhood upbringing. But I can’t understand why she is so off-putting. I think it’s because she is a bit spoiled and stuck in her opinions. But I don’t feel sorry for the situation she got into later in the book. It was her fault overall. She should have known better. Everyone warns her. She can’t blame anyone except herself.
The ending, aka cliffhanger, did not expect that at all. So unexpected but yet right. It was made to be that way. And I can’t wait for it to unfold. It’s going to be messier and full of drama in the next book.
