Okay I AM SO EXCITED RIGHT NOW. A. I just finished this book in one day, B. I read this book right after a Central America trip to see the Mayan ruins. C. I read this right after a horribly written other YA fantasy. Can we talk about the gorgeous writing? The incredible characters? The WORLD BUILDING!!? The wisdom, the references to a plethora of ancient Central and Meso American peoples? This book was incredible. Actually, incredible is an understatement. This is absolutely one of my favorite YA fantasy novels ever because it is so dang original, beautiful, passionate, and full. The female representation and female RESPECT in this novel is perfection. I could go on and on about this story and why I love it, but I don’t want to ruin the magic for anyone else. If you’re looking for a change from the classic love triangle YA trope, and you love world building, this is definitely your next favorite.