This is one of the very few times I would’ve appreciated a brief recap at the front of the book, as it’s been a long while since I read Fevered Star. However, I easily caught up with the book state from last time, and it was absolutely amazing to see how Roanhorse decides to wrap it all up. All the characters’ arcs are resolved (even if it’s not the way they want them to be!) and we lean more into the magic of the world here as well. Great trilogy, and definitely one I’ll be recommending.

I loved this third installment of the series. Rebecca’s world building abilities are unmatched. Such an engrossing story

The stellar conclusion to Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky series delivers the chef's kiss combination of reader satisfaction and dismay as Carrion King Serapio, Teek captain Xiala, and other magical and political entities maneuver against each others and their gods to control the destiny of the people of Meridian. And, again, the stunning cover art by John Picacio deserves kudos as well!

It's hard to talk about this book without talking about the two that precede it, so I'd say it lands squarely in the middle of the two (Black Sun being the best, obvs) in terms of quality. It has some of the draw-droppingly-shockingly-and-unexpectedly-violent moments of Black Sun but has some of the chess-pieces-need-to-be-moved-across-this-board qualities of Fevered Star. I thought this book was going to start and we would be at war, but the war doesn't really happen until about the last quarter of the book. That said, the pacing was still very fast and I read the book in a few days (and I think it's pretty long). My girl Xiala gets a great plotline. I'm still not convinced Narapa's character was even necessary (I did like her arc in book 2, but otherwise, UGH so boring) but I did like Ixtan so. I wish we had seen more of Lord Balam in book 1, but his backstory was certainly compelling.

Anyway, ending trilogies seems like a daunting task, and this was a pretty decent ending even though it did feel a tad rushed and some characters made choices that didn't seem to make a ton of sense. So yeah, it wasn't perfect, but it was sure as heck entertaining. I'll be checking out this author's next work for sure and would definitely recommend this trilogy to any fantasy reader. 4 stars - I really liked it.

My thanks to Saga Press, Rebecca Roanhorse and Netgalley.
Shoot, ya'll. I have loved this trilogy. Ms. Roanhorse has a new fan.
From the first chapter in this trilogy I was hooked.
Unfortunately, by the end? Honestly, I don't know where it all went wrong. I wanted more. I actually expected more.
The ending was fabulous, "if I was a teenager'.
So much was left unexplained. Damn it! I wanted more.
I expect that most will love Rebecca's end game.
But, then there is me!
I'm going to shut up now. Ms. Roanhorse can write some decent shit! Unfortunately, she can't do endings.
The trilogy as a whole? 5 stars all the way.
However, this last book? Bitch cut it close.
Also, fuck you. When I call a woman a bitch, that means she's part of my tribe.
I'll be back! This woman's got some shit to write, and I'm there for that!
Yeah. Duh. If course I'd recommend this book.

All of our favorite characters are spread out. Serapio still rules Tovah as the Carrion King preparing for war. Xiala is back in Teek trying to figure out the mysteries of her powerful song. Naranpa is in a remote village learning to dreamwalk. Iktan is in the war camp of Lord Balam and Golden Eagle clan. Their stories slowly converge together in a fittingly epic conclusion. There’s no doubt if you liked the first two books in this series that you’ll love the last. A perfect ending to a perfect trilogy.

I genuinely loved returning to this universe. These books are such a breath of fresh air in the fantasy genre, and this was a satisfying conclusion to an innovative, heartfelt, and sharp series. I would happily read stories set in this world for years to come.

This is a multi-POV book where I enjoyed (almost) all of the characters, and I consistently found myself reading "just one more chapter." I loved being in the character's heads and seeing the conclusions to their stories play out. The world is also super cool, and I loved watching it expand over the course of these books. I'm officially solidified as a Roanhorse fan.

Roanhorse's 'Between Earth and Sky' trilogy starts off incredibly strong with 'Black Sun.' The non-linear narrative and the "countdown mechanic" established some of the most compelling pacing I've ever experienced. Then, the sequel, 'Fevered Star,' wasn't as compelling, with a plot that felt like it dragged. I was worried 'Mirrored Heavens' would follow in the same vein, wasting the potential of the compelling cast of characters. I'm so glad to say that the third book is much better than 'Fevered Star," though I still think that 'Black Sun' is the best in the trilogy. I was happy that this book resolves many of the hanging plot threads in a satisfying way and that I got to spend a little more time with these characters. Ultimately, I give the series a rating of 4/5 stars for excellent world building, a lovable roster of memorable characters, and a story that, for the most part, knocks it out of the park. This is a fantasy series done right!

I’m so grateful to have received an ARC from the publisher! I loved Black Sun and Fevered Star, so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the final book in this trilogy. First, let’s talk about that STUNNING cover—miles ahead of the last book! Mirrored Heavens is also quite a bit longer, coming in at over 600 pages. I can assure fans that Rebecca Roanhorse delivered a satisfying ending, but my favorite part of this installment were the flashbacks that provided much-needed character development and context to the events before Black Sun. Overall, the Between Earth and Sky series a MUST read for fantasy lovers looking for something fresh and original! The Pre-Columbian setting was so unique and it was nice to see LGBTQ+ representation in this genre. Again, thank you Saga Press for the opportunity to read and review this one early!!

WOW! A great conclusion to a wonderful trilogy! I love Roanhorse's world building, the clans, characters, magic. This series is stellar!

Thank you to Saga Press, S&S/Saga Press, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an arc of this book! i have been looking forward to it since my wish was granted to read the first as an e-arc.

With Iktan, there was a typo that seemingly misgenders xir at one point in what felt like a pivotal scene. I am absolutely sure it was just a typo, but a "xe" became "he" on page 167. I'm not sure if there's still time to correct that, but I hope? (EDIT: Quite literally the day after-- not the business day, but the day after!!! I sent this review, I was reached out to about the typo in efforts to correct it. I am extremely impressed by the prompt response and efforts to correct.)

My feelings about the conclusion are, however, mixed. Though still rich and encompassing, many things seemed to happen at characters' convenience. For example, looking forward to the fallout for the cliffhanger for Xiala from Fevered Star? Don't worry, it doesn't last, and there's no real closure or seeking, because things change *very abruptly* to remove all of that (and don't worry, Xiala is The Only Person who had a bad feeling about it). That in itself. . . . I mean, I'm sure there are absolute parallels to draw, and it moved her along and out of Teek, but it.... it felt a build-up to something that ended up ultimately not really mattering.

Serapio continues on his war-wagering, with much just. . .happening to do as he desires. What he wants, happens, and anyone who seeks against him is usually destroyed. He hears a prophecy, and decides it to be true, so therefore sets out to fulfill it. He manipulates easily, and don't worry he feels bad! he feels so bad! he does it and he's forgiven by Xiala and Okua (who is totally also in love with him? and woof. poor guy)

Iktan and Naranpa continued to be my favorites, though it felt like Naranpa's powers were growing steadily enough to hugely just... sorta pull like, a Dany? Like she has the right, it just felt... sudden for her decision to do something about it. Also loved the decisions they made, and am much more satisfied with the journeyings as a couple and their ending... at least, more than Xiala and Serapio (though I mean, I saw it coming, so I can't say I'm surprised. Like, they decided it was prophecy-relevant to do the thing.)

Overall, if you really loved Fevered Star, I'm sure you'll love this. If your Fevered Star reaction was mroe mixed... so too will your Mirrored Heavens.

Gorgeous cover! I didn’t realize this was book 3 of the series, oops! I have no experience with the first two, and I haven’t read Roanhorse before. I can’t compare it to the prior books. I stopped after chapter 2 (4%). It feels like it can work as a standalone. The writing was a bit choppy. Three to four stars for the target audience, and five for the right readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Saga Press for the ARC.

I read this in two sittings and only begrudgingly set it down because I had to get stuff done.

Thank you, Simon & Schuster, for the copy of this book and knowing I desperately needed it.

I've been burnt so much by trilogies that I'm always so wary of the final book, especially if I'm enjoying the series. Mirrored Heaven was everything I wanted and more. It tied up everyone's story so well, left just the right amount of stuff unanswered, and gave even more backstory that helped fill those gaps. The characters reached their final arc, and you could feel so well how far they had come from the first chapters of book one. It's a messy story with a messy ending. You won't get happily ever afters for everyone after war and gods and politics rip a world apart, and I was grateful that there wasn't a clean ending for everyone. This story has been brutal and messy and so was the finale, and yet I can say with my whole chest that I love the ending. I love these characters (Xiala and Iktan especially), and this was such a good conclusion to the wars and trials they went through.

one of the best first books in a series yet the finale fell short and landed in underwhelming. that isn’t to say i didn’t enjoy some parts and i was definitely looking forward to certain characters reuniting, but my main point behind my rating is how the plot drives the characters. it felt like the characters’ decisions did not come from within themselves, but because that’s the way the plot is going. it made the flow weird and is such an opposite from book 1. no memorable, impactful character deaths that felt right or moved the story along, everything felt convenient for our main characters, and there were no stakes high enough that got me on the edge of my seat. i will forever love serapio and xiala, but will definitely remember them most vividly in book one.

thank you to the publisher for providing me an arc for an honest review.

And so just like that, Rebecca Roanhorse finally brings her "Between Earth and Sky" trilogy to an end that does not disappoint. "Mirrored Heavens" is filled close to bursting with action and intrigue, making for a thrilling and fast-paced read. However, I will say that above else, my favorite was the same as with the previous two books in the series - Roanhorse's setting based upon the pre-Colombian Americas. It really is unlike any other fantasy world I've ever encountered before. And so while I'm glad that I no longer have to wait impatiently for the next in this epic trilogy, I will say that I would not at all be opposed to Roanhorse repurposing the world of the Meridian for feature stories. In the meantime - fans who have been with this series ever since "Black Sun" should be quite pleased with its jam-packed conclusion.

Fantastic final installment. This whole series is unlike anything I had read before. This had great world building and characters that were my favorite. Highly recommend the whole trilogy. Pick it up and prepare to be immersed. You will not regret it.