Gods of Jade and Shadow

I feel like I knew early on that it would not be a happy ending so I kept putting off reading. Historical fantasy is my favorite genre, but I typically prefer it to be written in first person. I'm more endeared to the characters, whereas third person can be, well, impersonal. I don't tend to get sucked in to the story, even if it is amazing and makes me want to find more books on Mayan mythology. The descriptions of the otherworldly aspects were my favorite part, the creatures and foliage of Xibalba, specifically. The transition into humanity that Hun-Kamé experiences is also incredibly lovely. I probably will reread this book at some point, now that I won't be deterred by the ending. I'm looking forward to reading Mexican Gothic by this author in the near future. (When my copy I preordered a month ago decides to show up.