I adored the relationship between Mother Dolores and Manu; so unconditionally loving! Manu herself was very rambunctious, and it seemed she never learned. But some of that is to be expected because she's just a kid. 

There was a strong theme of Catholicism and witchcraft that I’ve never seen before, and it is a bit uncomfortable but reminiscent of the author’s life and culture. Also, loved the bits of Spanish infused here.