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The synopsis sounded interesting but the opening didn't hook me. I am not sure I really like Ximera, who's name I wouldn't know at this point if I hadn't read the synopsis, or most of the other characters. I understand everyone needs to eat but maybe instead of rioting when there is low food the people should do something to help bring in more food. At this point I don't see that they are doing anything to help the resistance at all; they come off as entitled. As someone who has never had the opportunity to take a foreign language, I found it confusing having random Spanish words thrown into the conversation. I understand that it is meant to make the story more culturally authentic but I ended up having to look them up which pulls me out of the story. It would be nice if there was some translation to keep the flow going.

I also didn't like that Ximera killed the unarmed messengers. That does not bode well for the type of character she will be.

The magic system could be interesting but so far We really know nothing about it.