Praise
"The complex worldbuilding, plot, and themes become a remarkable fantasy parable for the violence engendered by a world where a wealthy few rule over the suppressed masses. VERDICT A powerful addition to the genre of teen fighting competition novels, and for fans of The Hunger Games."
"Gabe Cole Novoa hits all the highlights of Austen’s classic novel while adapting it to include queerness and reframing it for a teen audience."
"It’s the kind of book that leaves me delighted to be a reader and needing to read everything Gabe Cole Novoa writes."
"Novoa imbues this moving exploration of historical transmasculinity and riveting examination of Spanish colonization with riotously good fun, making this an ideal read for audiences seeking a mix of knowledge and thrilling adventure."
"Novoa’s story celebrates identities often othered in our world by representing them as ordinary here. A lineup of Latinx characters, gender-fluid demonio, and slow-burning romance beautifully round off this fantasy."