I received this book as an uncorrected proof via giveaway.

I definitely enjoyed reading The Lightning Queen because of the richness of the characters. Everyone, even characters mentioned in passing, had a sense, at least, of what they were like and their relationship to Teo, whose POV dominates the book. That really clicked for me, along with the imagery--not overdone, but just right, enough to give you an outline of what everything is and then fill in with your imagination.

I'm not sure how I felt about the alternating perspectives of Mateo and Teo. Mateo didn't really have a voice until near the end of the book, where Resau ties up the story of Teo and Esma, the Lightning Queen. However, he did have a voice and came across as his own unique person.

This book is definitely character driven and I find that's the best part.