★★★★★

Mirrored Heavens is the enchanting finale to Rebecca Roanhorse’s groundbreaking Between Earth and Sky trilogy. If you’re yearning for fantasy worlds that break free from stale, overdone European tropes, this series is a spellbinding incantation you won’t want to miss. Roanhorse conjures a world inspired by Indigenous American myth and magic, casting a potent spell of political intrigue, thrilling action, and shocking betrayals.

The characters have grown so much since we first met them in Black Sun. Poor Serapio, the Crow God Reborn, and his lover, the enigmatic siren and sea witch Xiala, continue to be a fascinating and complex pairing. Their tragic love story is fraught with passion and sacrifice as their magic intertwines. But each character’s journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, as if Roanhorse casts a new charm with every page, keeping you guessing until the very end.

And that cover art? Pure magic.

While I’m sad to see this world fade, Mirrored Heavens offers a satisfying, heart-pounding conclusion and a final flourish to a truly unique fantasy series. If you’re ready to be captivated by a story that challenges conventions and transports you to vividly imagined worlds, this one will leave you utterly spellbound.