A review by betweentheshelves
Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Thanks to Feiwel and Friends and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas to review! Aiden Thomas is always an auto-read for me, and I was excited to jump back into the Sunbearer world. Especially with the cliffhanger that Thomas left us with in the first book! In this one, we got to see more of the world and more of the mythology that Thomas brought to life, which I really enjoyed!

In true Aiden Thomas fashion, the characters shine in this book. They have such a knack for writing characters that you will care about right from the beginning. In this one, we get to see more from Xio, which in turn, fleshes out the world that Thomas has already created. There are beautiful friendships as well as an adorable romance, and I always love to see that balance.

Teo and his friends also learn a lot about their world on the quest, realizing that maybe their world did need changing after all. If you like journey-type fantasies, this is definitely the fantasy for you! After this duology, I can’t wait to see what fantasies Thomas comes up with next. 
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