A review by 2treads
Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba

challenging sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was an interesting read which I enjoyed. Buba was able to draw me into the experiences and reactions of her characters as she painted a story of colonization and religious oppression. I wanted more of a fleshing out of the story of Lunurin and the goddess and her mother and aunt's fear of her possession. 

The colonization aspect really resonated with me and the ways in which it is used to strip resources and control the population of the colonized.

I liked how she approached the queer relationship and how religiosity can affect and lead to betrayal of one's beloved. I also loved seeing Lunurin accept her role and responsibility to not only who she loved but her people as a whole.