This book completely lived up to its hype. It was a masterfully woven tale and I cannot wait to read the sequel. 
 Laia was an interesting character, because there is such a hidden strength to her that she doesn't see for the majority of the book. Everyone else describes her as someone that carries herself with pride and with certainty, so much so that she stands out against everyone else, even in a crowd. Laia herself however has so much doubt in herself that she doesn't see what everyone else does. Her strength is perhaps quieter than her mother's is described, and she isn't blindly fearless like her either, which sows a lot of doubt in Laia's mind. She has a lot to live up to and her world is absolutely terrifying. 
 *incomplete review, will complete later*