One of the things this book did very strongly was weave together a fantastical, post-apocalyptic fantasy land with the legends of the mayan, aztec, and inca civilizations. That right there is almost reason enough to pick up this book. The world building was complex and incredible. The characters are diverse and compelling. I found myself getting attached, which to me is always the mark of a good book. Characters first, then plot.

Well, the plot happened to be fantastic too.

In Seventh Sun, there is the Chicome Empire, a land that has been thrashed by six apocalypses to date, each one of a different nature- water, storm, fire, famine, sickness, and beasts. In order to appease their goddess, the people hold rituals, rites, and sacrifices in an effort to gain her favor and her mercy. However, in the present day, the sun is setting earlier and earlier each day, indicating that a seventh apocalypse is on the horizon.

The characters here are, overall, strong! I did find the main protagonist to be a bit cookie-cutter, typical YA heroine-esque, but you know what? I didn't mind it. The story was strong, the other characters strong. I found myself being whisked from page to page at a pace that I haven't been reading at in months. And I have a newfound interest in the mayan, aztec, and incan cultures!

I definitely recommend picking this one up!

Thank you to NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!