This book grew slowly on me and I couldn't help falling in love with the characters, the historical background and the plot.
The historical setting and the world building are unusual, it's an amazing mix of historical fiction and Mayan mythology that works really well and it's enthralling and entertaining.
Casiopea is a strong willed young woman that wants respect and is going through a life changing experience that alters her views on the world, religion and her place in the world.
Hun-Kamé, her counterpart, goes through great changes becoming human and discovering what being human means.
They are well written and fleshed out and there's a lot of character development as they change with any adventure and their changes are part of the charm of this book.
The entire cast of character is fleshed out and well written and they're all interesting and fascinating, from Martin to Vucub-Kamé, from the various spirits and mythical beings.
The style of writing is dry, almost literary and I liked the humour and how the writer convey the character emotions.
I learned a lot about Mayan mythology and Mexico in the twenties, now I'm tempted to read the Popol Vuh to learn more.
It was a great reading experience, I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quercus Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.