The author took great care to name as much as possible in Nahuatl, and she gives background and glossary in the beginning and end of the book which is really helpful. The most criticism I read about this book is its weird pacing, and I can't deny its weirdness. However, in this case I didn't mind it at all, as it gave the book so much character and was really interesting to read. Along with its structure that sometimes gave me whiplash as well, the whole vibe of the book is so raw and vulnerable that I think it was intentional. The FMC is just as raw and vulnerable as the story, but she is never annoying or naive, as it is sometimes the problem with female heroines. She might not always have a sound plan or know what she is doing, but she's always doing it with so much energy and spirit that I never grew tired of her. There's also many real intriguing side characters, some drawn from actual history, some from mythology. The magic system is not easy to grasp, but it's based on a mix of the powers of the gods and humans, with a lot of important lessons to learn. I really enjoyed this book, and even though it could (almost) work as a standalone, I was very happy to read that there will be a sequel next year. I can't wait to dive back into this unique world 4,5/5 stars Thank you @netgalley and @laresmar8 and @harperbooks for the eARC