"An excellent romantic fantasy woven with timeless themes. The authors juxtapose historical aspects of Aztec civilization with today's current events, calling attention to strains that migrants experience in modern-day detention centers. Young adults will thoroughly enjoy this riveting, long-distance love story." –Booklist, starred review
"By turns heartfelt and heart-pounding, this story will grip readers to the final pages." -
The Horn Book "The alternating perspectives brim with vitality, pulling the reader into each moment while intertwining ever more closely the shared threads of indigeneity, colonial oppression, and hope for a more peaceful future." –
BCCB "A gentle love story and action-packed sequences elevate this sobering read." –
Publishers Weekly