Gods of Jade and Shadow

In this book about the Mayan gods, we follow a young woman who wants out of the life she's living. When she accidentally releases a god who has been asleep for 50 years, she is swept away on a life-threatening adventure with this mysterious, handsome god. But until they can defeat the god's brother, her life is slowly being drained away.

I think this book was fun. It was a little slower paced, and I found myself zoning out a few times. I loved the setting. Set in 1920's Mexico, there is a rich backdrop. Everything feels even further back in time when dealing with these ancient beings. I ultimately think it was a fun book, but the pacing could have been a little better. I didn't feel much attachment to the characters, so it ended up being hard for me to follow along.

TW: abusive grandparent (mentioned, past), alcohol, animal death, colorism, death (parental, past), domestic abuse, human sacrifice (mentioned), misogyny, physical violence, ritualistic self-harm