The Sunbearer Trials
Sep 2022 · The Sunbearer Duology Book 1 · Sold by Feiwel & Friends
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A New York Times-Bestseller!
Welcome to The Sunbearer Trials, where teen semidioses compete in a series of challenges with the highest of stakes, in this electric new Mexican-inspired fantasy from Aiden Thomas, the New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys.
“Only the most powerful and honorable semidioses get chosen. I’m just a Jade. I’m not a real hero.”
As each new decade begins, the Sun’s power must be replenished so that Sol can keep traveling along the sky and keep the chaotic Obsidian gods at bay. Sol selects ten of the most worthy semidioses to compete in the Sunbearer Trials. The winner carries light and life to all the temples of Reino del Sol, but the loser has the greatest honor of all—they will be sacrificed to Sol, their body melted down to refuel the Sun Stones, protecting the world for another ten years.
Teo, a seventeen-year-old Jade semidiós and the trans son of the goddess of birds, isn't worried about the Trials . . . at least, not for himself. His best friend, Niya is a Gold semidiós and a shoo-in for the Trials, and while he trusts her abilities, the odds of becoming the sacrifice is one-in-ten.
But then, for the first time in over a century, the impossible happens. Sol chooses not one, but two Jade competitors. Teo, and Xio, the thirteen-year-old child of the god of bad luck. Now they must compete in five trials against Gold opponents who are more powerful and better trained. Worst of all, Teo’s annoyingly handsome ex-best friend and famous semidiós Hero, Aurelio is favored to win. Teo is determined to get himself and his friends through the trials unscathed—for fame, glory, and their own survival.
Welcome to The Sunbearer Trials, where teen semidioses compete in a series of challenges with the highest of stakes, in this electric new Mexican-inspired fantasy from Aiden Thomas, the New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys.
“Only the most powerful and honorable semidioses get chosen. I’m just a Jade. I’m not a real hero.”
As each new decade begins, the Sun’s power must be replenished so that Sol can keep traveling along the sky and keep the chaotic Obsidian gods at bay. Sol selects ten of the most worthy semidioses to compete in the Sunbearer Trials. The winner carries light and life to all the temples of Reino del Sol, but the loser has the greatest honor of all—they will be sacrificed to Sol, their body melted down to refuel the Sun Stones, protecting the world for another ten years.
Teo, a seventeen-year-old Jade semidiós and the trans son of the goddess of birds, isn't worried about the Trials . . . at least, not for himself. His best friend, Niya is a Gold semidiós and a shoo-in for the Trials, and while he trusts her abilities, the odds of becoming the sacrifice is one-in-ten.
But then, for the first time in over a century, the impossible happens. Sol chooses not one, but two Jade competitors. Teo, and Xio, the thirteen-year-old child of the god of bad luck. Now they must compete in five trials against Gold opponents who are more powerful and better trained. Worst of all, Teo’s annoyingly handsome ex-best friend and famous semidiós Hero, Aurelio is favored to win. Teo is determined to get himself and his friends through the trials unscathed—for fame, glory, and their own survival.
A New York Times-Bestseller!
Welcome to The Sunbearer Trials, where teen semidioses compete in a series of challenges with the highest of stakes, in this electric new Mexican-inspired fantasy from Aiden Thomas, the New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys.
“Only the most powerful and ...
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24 reviews
Danielle Hammelef
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September 6, 2022
From the gorgeous cover alone, I couldn't wait to dive into this Mexican mythology inspired fantasy novel. As someone who knew nothing about these gods and goddesses, I was intrigued by how their stories would play out. I anticipated a high-stakes, action-packed, emotionally heart wrenching plot. However, what I encountered was not quite what I'd expected. At first, the number of characters thrown at me confused me, but as soon as the trials began, the number of involv
Abel Rose
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January 9, 2025
If I could, I would give an extra star for the love interest having a man bun.<3 Moving on, I love settings that use historical time periods or mythology as inspiration but take place in modern or futuristic settings- there's loads of potential for interesting worldbuilding when done well, and I think this book delivers! I really appreciate that the characters' semidiose (demigod) powers don't erase their disabilities. These things coexist very naturally and make for very interesting characters.
A Google user
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September 18, 2024
i think what this book was a captivating epic fantasy that transported me to another world. The characters were complex, and the world-building was immersive. It was a thrilling ride from start to finish
About the author
Aiden Thomas is a trans, Latinx, New York Times Bestselling Author with an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. Originally from Oakland, California, they now make their home in the Pacific NW. Aiden is notorious for not being able to guess the endings of books and movies, and organizes their bookshelves by color. Their books include the Sunbearer Duology, Cemetery Boys, and Lost in the Never Woods.
Aiden Thomas is a trans, Latinx, New York Times Bestselling Author with an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. Originally from Oakland, California, they now make their home in the Pacific NW. Aiden is notorious for not being able to guess the endings of books and movies, and organizes the...
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