fascinating worldbuilding and really cute romance. Sorina is an illusionist whose illusion creations are her family - but they have their own personalities, likes and desires, just like real people, which is really interesting. the traveling city of the Gomorrah Festival has many other magic-makers, and also some deep secrets. 

overall, the worldbuilding was nice, the romance was great, the characters were also nice (Luca my love) and the plot was... okay. it's also occasionally distressing, since the plot is Sorina's family being murdered, and half of her family is kids. ouch.

the main character Sorina is bisexual, although it's only mentioned a couple of times since she hasn't really dated much. the love interest Luca is demiromantic and asexual, although those words aren't used.

also Luca is the best.