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Black Sun (Roanhorse novel)Black Sun is a 2020 fantasy novel by Rebecca Roanhorse. It is an epic fantasy novel inspired by various pre-Columbian American cultures and is the first of the Between Earth and Sky series. It was nominated for the 2021 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, 2021 Nebula Award for Best Novel, and 2021 Hugo Award for Best Novel. A sequel, Fevered Star, will be released on April 19, 2022.

Plot
Serapio of the Carrion Crow family is blinded and scarred in a religious ritual. He becomes the new incarnation of the Crow god. Years later, Captain Xiala is hired to transport him to the city of Tova. Xiala's crew mutinies. Serapio summons an army of crows to kill the crew and save her.

In Tova, Naranpa serves as the Sun Priest, head of the Watchers. She attempts reforms to reverse the priesthood's long decline from power. The Carrion Crow hate the Watchers. Decades ago, the Watchers massacred many Crow to destroy the Odohaa Crow religion and increase their own power. Yalitza, leader of the Carrion Crow, dies. Her son Okoa returns home to Tova and attempts to prevent conflict with the Watchers. At her funeral, a riot breaks out and Okoa is falsely accused of an attempted assassination on Naranpa. The Watchers prepare for war with the Odohaa cult. Naranpa is ousted from her position as Sun Priest. She seeks help from her brother Denaochi and Zataya, a witch. Rogue priests attempt to kill Naranpa; Zataya attempts to resurrect her.

Xiala and Serapio arrive in Tova. During an eclipse, Serapio kills most of the Watchers. He is surprised to discover that Naranpa, the true Sun priest, is not there. He is severely injured but is rescued by Okoa. Time seems to freeze and a black sun hangs over Tova as the new year begins.

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