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Hearts of Maya
Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?
You'll get swept up in an addictive adventure with satisfying character dynamics and a cliffhanger that leaves you craving more.
Synopsis
The Sun, The Storm, & The Shadows is a diverse Mayan-Inspired fantasy romance that blends romance, magic, & Gods. Two sisters, Xio and Camila, woke up ten years ago in Zuma, the human lands, with absolutely no memory as to how they got there or anything that happened previously. They are forced to lie, cheat, and steal to make a living. But when one of their jobs goes wrong, they must flee into the Cursed Forest. They had no idea that the magical world of Maya lay just beyond their home, and when they steal from a nearby camp, they are taken prisoner by two astonishingly handsome Fae. As magical as the world of Maya is, the land has been cursed. The Gods of this world have been long dead, and on their journey as captives, they find out they just might be the key to saving it all. This book series is inspired by the Mayan culture, and while the names of the Gods are the same, this is not a direct retelling of any of their stories. With romance, Gods, Fae, danger, magic, and curses, this adult fantasy series will surely keep you on your toes. Contains: Forced proximity, fated mates, Mayan Mythology, Gods & Fae, BIPOC Main Characters, Multiple POVs, and spice. This is the first book in the series and does end on a cliffhanger.
At a Glance
4.20 ★ GoodreadsTop TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
Book Details
Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.
4.20 ★
Page CountHow long the commitment is.
361 pages
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.
2023
Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?
Romantasy
PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.
M/F
POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).
Third Person
Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.
Medium Burn
AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
No
FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.
Standard
Narrator Count
Single
TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
Mood & Vibe
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
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