Gods Of Jade And Shadow By Silvia Moreno-garcia [ 2027 ]

A bone shard from the chest lodges in Casiopea’s hand, binding her life force to the god. To survive and gain her freedom, she must help Hun-Kamé travel across Mexico to recover his missing body parts and reclaim his throne in Xibalba , the Mayan underworld.

Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a historical fantasy novel set in 1920s Mexico, blending Mayan mythology with a dark fairytale structure. It follows , a young woman living as a servant in her grandfather’s house, who accidentally frees Hun-Kamé , a Mayan god of death. Plot Summary Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The journey spans the jungles of Yucatán, the bright lights of Mexico City, and the US border, all while navigating the supernatural dangers of the Jazz Age . Key Themes & Analysis A bone shard from the chest lodges in

Casiopea discovers a forbidden chest in her grandfather’s room. Opening it releases the spirit of Hun-Kamé, who was imprisoned by his treacherous brother, Vucub-Kamé. It follows , a young woman living as