The cover is absolutely beautiful. I am so glad to read a latin american representation with lush magic, a swoon-worthy rebel, fluid writing, THE MAGIC SLOTH, and the slow simmer into an explosion of an ending.
while there really is a lot to love about this, my main complaint would some aspects of the world-building are lacking. im not sure if it was mentioned and i just missed it, but i cant remember reading about why there is magic and why people have different kinds of it. its not really explained - the reader just kind of has to accept it, if that makes sense. not a deal breaker, but just a minor critique.
overall, this is a really lovely debut. im intrigued to see where the story goes. i know there isnt going to be a sequel but rather a second book which takes place in the same world, after the events of this novel. regardless, im sure it will be just as magical.
while there really is a lot to love about this, my main complaint would some aspects of the world-building are lacking. im not sure if it was mentioned and i just missed it, but i cant remember reading about why there is magic and why people have different kinds of it. its not really explained - the reader just kind of has to accept it, if that makes sense. not a deal breaker, but just a minor critique.
overall, this is a really lovely debut. im intrigued to see where the story goes. i know there isnt going to be a sequel but rather a second book which takes place in the same world, after the events of this novel. regardless, im sure it will be just as magical.