I had really high hopes for this one and I think for some readers, it will be a hit. Moreno Garcia has created an interesting world, based in Mayan myth and with strong themes from other fairy tales, particularly Cinderella. Unfortunately the book lost me a little bit with the Mayan mythology, which I am not very familiar with. I found Casiopea's quest to be very interesting, especially as it reaches its climax, but I often felt that things wrapped up too easily and quickly. I never felt as though I connected with any of the characters, and they moved so quickly between the different settings that I was not always sure of where we were. The story felt really unique but I just wanted a little bit more from it.