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The Sunbearer Trials

Aiden Thomas
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The Sunbearer Trials

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Aiden Thomas

The Sunbearer Trials

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Mictlan • Fantasy World

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2022

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas follows Teo, a trans demigod, who participates in a dangerous competition known as the Sunbearer Trials. This event determines which demigod will carry light to the temples of their world. Teo navigates personal challenges and self-discovery while confronting powerful competitors to fulfill an essential destiny.

Adventurous

Exciting

Fantastical

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

23,809 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas receives praise for its imaginative world-building and diverse, well-developed characters, resonating well with young adult readers. The plot's pacing and structure receive mixed reviews; some find it engaging, while others note predictability. Overall, it creates an inclusive narrative exploring identity and courage.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sunbearer Trials?

Readers who enjoy The Percy Jackson Series and Children of Blood and Bone will love The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas. They appreciate diverse characters, mythological adventure, and coming-of-age stories infused with magic and identity exploration.

4.4

23,809 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance
Setting

Mictlan • Fantasy World

Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2022

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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