I almost wish the author's note was at the beginning of this book. As someone who did not have a very comprehensive understanding of the political climate of Mexico during the 1970s (when this book takes place), I was sometimes confused about what was happening. However, Moreno-Garcia does a fantastic job explaining the Dirty War and the protests in her author's note. If you are considering picking up this title, maybe do a quick google search about this time in history so you can go into the story with some background knowledge (it won't spoil anything from the book, I promise). With that being said, I just adored the two protagonists of this book. While they could not lead lives any more differently, Maite and Elvis share many personality traits. We see them tackle the issues thrown their way individually with their knowledge of what is occurring in the country and somehow end up rooting for both of them despite them being on separate sides of the conflict. While this is only the second book I have read from this author, I feel confident in praising her writing ability. I was fully engaged with this story and that is thanks to Moreno-Garcia's ability to create a scene so realistic and captivating.