The Sun and the Void, Gabriela Romero Lacruz
The Sun and the Void, Gabriela Romero Lacruz
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The Sun and the Void

Author: Gabriela Romero Lacruz

Narrator: Natalia Castellanos

Unabridged: 16 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 07/25/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

"Evocative and captivating. An enthralling tale of ancient gods, dangerous magic, family and love." ―​Sue Lynn Tan, author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess

Two women embark on a unforgettable quest that draws them into a world of dark gods and ancient magic in this sweeping fantasy debut inspired by the history and folklore of colonial South America. 

Reina is desperate.

Stuck on the edges of society, Reina’s only hope lies in an invitation from a grandmother she’s never met. But the journey to her is dangerous, and prayer can’t always avert disaster.

Attacked by creatures that stalk the mountains, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Doña’s magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn—and keep—her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night.
 
Eva Kesaré is unwanted.

Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family’s shame. She tries to be the perfect daughter, but Eva is hiding a secret: Magic calls to her. 

Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet it’s hard to ignore power when it has always been denied you. Eva is walking a dangerous path. And in the end, she’ll become something she never imagined.

Praise for The Sun and the Void:

"A rich, enchanting read and an impressive debut.”―Ava Reid, award-winning author of Juniper & Thorn

"A gorgeous epic of family and power, gods and magic, longing and betrayal." ―​Melissa Caruso, author of the Rooks and Ruin series

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The Sun and the Void

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gabriela on March 19, 2023

Edit to add content warnings and author note: If you can, please upvote this post so potential readers can view the content warnings. Content warning: alcohol, assault, blood, child death, childbirth, death, demons, emotional abuse, gore, infertility, kidnapping, pregnancy, racism, religion, sexually......more

Goodreads review by LIsa Noell "Rocking the chutzpah!" on April 21, 2024

My thanks to Orbit books, Gabriella and Netgalley. First off, we need a new name for this author. Her name is too long and hard to remember. I'm thinking more along the lines of Gabi. Like Madonna. Just not as gross and preoccupied with fakeness. But, the woman tells such a fine story, that I believ......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on August 17, 2023

The Sun and the Void is a lush start to an epic fantasy series featuring South American folklore and a Sapphic romance. Eva Kesare has an aptitude for magic but cannot use it openly because it is viewed with suspicion by everyone around her. She is viewed with suspicion and barely tolerated by her f......more

Goodreads review by Nicholas on October 02, 2023

More 3.5/5 stars than anything. Before I get into my review, I want to address something. This book was accused of promoting so many harmful things by several people here on GoodReads, YouTube, and TikTok. I will not say who those people are; two have at least deleted or privated their reviews and on......more

Goodreads review by Mara on May 24, 2023

I have mixed thoughts on this one... on the one hand, I really like a lot of the ideas around the worldbuilding, overall plot direction, and characterization. It was well thought out and entertaining. That said, I think this would have been greatly improved by another round of editing to tighten up......more