Black Sun
Black Sun is a 2020 epic fantasy and mythic fiction novel by Rebecca Roanhorse. It deals with Prophecy, indian mythology, solar eclipses and voyages and travels.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, and 51 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions.
At about 464 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.
About Black Sun
"A god will return when the earth and sky converge under the black sun in the holy city of Tova... The winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world. Meanwhile, a ship launches from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship, Xiala, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as easily as it can warp a man's mind. Her ship carries one passenger. Described as harmless, the passenger, Serapio, is a young man, blind, scarred, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well knows, when a man is described as harmless, he usually ends up being a villain. Crafted with unforgettable characters, Rebecca Roanhorse has created an epic adventure exploring the decadence of power amidst the weight of history and the struggle of individuals swimming against the confines of society and their broken pasts in the most original series debut of the decade"--Provided by publisher.
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 2021 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Nebula Awards 2021 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 2021 — Best Fantasy Novel (nominee)
- 🏆Ignyte Awards 2021 — Best Novel – Adult (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote Black Sun?
Black Sun was written by Rebecca Roanhorse and first published in 2020.
What genre is Black Sun?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy and Myth & Legend Fiction.
How long is Black Sun?
The median edition has 464 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Black Sun?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Burning God, A Feast for Crows and The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms.
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