: The novel explores how 17th-century society used accusations of "witchcraft" to control women who sought education or lived outside traditional roles.

: The Ciudades Perdidas define themselves through their expertise in "science and art". Their sanctuary is a place where marginalized knowledge is preserved despite the Church’s efforts to suppress it.

Set in the Roman countryside during the 1600s, the story follows sixteen-year-old Ade, who is forced to flee her home in Torre Rossa with her younger brother, Valente. After their grandmother is accused of witchcraft, Ade is targeted by the local community and the Benandanti—a religious group of men dedicated to hunting "witches".

The siblings find sanctuary with the "Ciudades Perdidas," a secret community of women living in the forest. These women are not the monsters described in village rumors; rather, they are scholars, healers, and free-thinkers who have been ostracized for their knowledge of science, medicine, and the stars. To join them, Ade must undergo seven weeks of training in combat, secret rituals, and the arts. Core Themes

The book has been praised for its rich world-building and its portrayal of women from diverse social backgrounds who must decide whether to support one another or compete for status within a male-controlled hierarchy.

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