What an adventure! From the first page I was drawn in to the enthralling story of Amaya and Cayo. This gender-swapped retelling of Count of Monte Cristo is refreshing in its tale while still bringing out nostalgia from the original source.

This book shares the struggle of identity as the world Amaya and Cayo have known shatters with truth. As Amaya seeks revenge for her lost childhood, Cayo searches desperately for ways to fix the world around him. They dance around each other, their stories intertwining and propelling each other forward.

I did struggle with timeline as it’s not always clear when things are happening in relation to the story’s present. Some of that is obviously intentional, but it wasn’t resolved well when Amaya and Cayo’s stories finally converge.

Overall a fantastic read though for fans of the original or not. I cannot wait to read the sequel.