As I have become more ‘mature’ I have a mixed relationship with young adult fiction.  I tend to get impatient with the heroines when they are selfish, indecisive, or flighty.  It isn’t about the writing, I understand teens can be that way, but I prefer strong heroines.

So, when I realized that The God of the Sun’s heroine, Zwaantie, was one of those teenagers, I knew I was in for a challenging read.  I wanted to like her, but she drove me crazy.

Despite that, I really enjoyed the book.  The world-building is impressive and the story line keeps you guessing what will happen next.  This is the first book in the series and the book ends with a dramatic cliff-hanger that leaves you wanting more.

The world is divided between the kingdoms of Sol and Stella.  In Sol there is abundant sunshine and across the wall in Stella there is none.  Zwaantie is the heir to the throne of Sol and her parents are ready for her to settle down, marry and take over the kingdom.  Zwaantie doesn’t want any of those things and she particularly doesn’t want to be queen–something she must keep a deep secret even from her close friends, her slave