There's a long list of adjective I could use to define this book: engrossing, atmospheric, dystopic, enthralling, and entertaining but, to put it in a nutshell, it's a very good book .
I loved the gentle Maximillian as much as I loved his young friends. All characters are well developed and you cannot help rooting for the good ones.
The world building is amazing and full of details, the plot is fast paced and flaws without any interruption.
A very good and fun read, I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Edelweiss for this ARC, all opinions are mine