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Isaveth's poor family struggles to survive in magical, socially stratified Tarreton. When her father is wrongly arrested for the murder of an important political figure, she sets out to prove his innocence with the help of an enigmatic street boy named Quiz. Magic, mystery, and adventure mix well here; the investigation takes surprising twists and offers a reflection on inequality.