For a fast-paced easy read, The Sunbearer Trials had satisfying character development and plot points with a fantastic range of diversity. I think being able to pick up a book with a range of trans and queer characters who were just allowed to exist as they are healed something in me. The world was well thought out if a little unoriginal (think Percy Jackson meets The Hunger Hames, albeit with less social commentary than the latter). Mexican mythology and culture isn't something I've seen represented in YA outside of Aiden Thomas's work and I'm loving it. I'm excited to read the continuation and see what happens.