This is one of my favorite graphic novels I have ever read. The way that it explores the themes and topics is so well done and flushed out. I buddy read this with my son in order to discuss the themes in here and talk through them. This book talked about imperialism propaganda, oppression, colonialism and fighting against the systems of oppression. 

Aiza is an Ornu a subjugated population of people and she has dreams to leave the world of poverty and oppression by enlisting in the military to gain citizenship. Her parents will only allow her to go if she hides the tattoos on her arms that marks her as Ornu to give her a chance to not be oppressed within the military she is trying to join.

Aiza has to hide this aspect of herself and listen as her comrades and friends make fun of the Ornu. As she struggles she meets an unlikely grumpy older man who serves them food, Dorku who agrees to help train her. 

I think this book is so well done, themes came through and were handled so well and I just loved it so much!!