This is my first novel by Rebecca, and it certainly will not be my last!!
Everything. EVERYTHING. About this book was marvelous. The plot, the diverse cast, witty writing, and mostly importantly the world building (cliff cities are my kryptonite). UGH! This is a quadruple threat!
Xiala was my favorite character by far. She’s such an enigma, and her abilities both magical and non-magical have me geared up for something in the future books. I’m always particular with my sea-ladies, and she checks off allll the boxes. I’m VERY intrigued to find out more about her homeland. 
There’s three other perspectives, and each bring something different to the table: a religious leader with “radical” beliefs, a warrior who may have more to lose than he understands, and lastly, the god made flesh who has a date with destiny.
Lastly, there’s some incredible rep within this book. Obviously, this fantasy is inspired by Indigenous Pre-Columbian people/ culture, but there’s LGBTQIAP+ rep for pansexuality, non-binary, and transgender people too. It was incredible for this strong fantasy to include wonderful representations across the board because fantasy has a tendency to be non-inclusive. Well- Black Sun said NOT TODAY.
Thank you Saga for sending me a review copy! I cannot wait to hold the finished copy in my hands!!
Trigger Warnings: guardian/ parental abuse, child sex slavery, self harm, homophobia, blood, violence and gore, suicide, death of loved one, graphic eye injury, animal abuse, drug use, ritualistic scarring, and Ableism