Gods of Jade and Shadow

Gods of Jade and Shadow, a standalone historical fantasy novel inspired by the Popul Vuh and set during the 1920s, tells the story of a quest to restore a Mayan god of death to 100% pure god. The journey begins when eighteen-year-old Casiopea inadvertently frees him from a mysterious chest in her grandfather's bedroom, binding her life to his in the process. If she remains bound to him, she'll eventually die, but in order to free her, the Mayan god has to retrieve the index finger, eye, ear, and jade necklace that his brother took from him when he stole his throne and imprisoned him.

It's a delightful tale in which a courageous young woman discovers Mayan myths in the real world, and I enjoyed Casiopea's character, her dynamic with the Mayan god, and any part set in Xibalba. As a fast-paced adventure, it doesn't have much of the in-depth character development that I live for, but it's still an enjoyable novel and was a 2019 highlight for me.

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