Reviews

One Week to Claim It All by Adriana Herrera

megatza's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 

All Esmerelda Sambrano-Peña wanted was for her father to acknowledge her and her hard work...and she has her chance to step into the limelight when he names her CEO of his Latino media corporation, Sambrano Studios, and grants her 25% of the shares instead of leaving it to his wife and Esme’s half-siblings.
The catch? She has one week to prove herself better for the job than acting-CEO Rodrigo Almanzar, the ex who left her reeling a decade ago. 

I loved this and think it’s the way a 2nd chance romance in a contemporary setting can really work: the second chance at romance is tied intimately to the plot, as they are thrust in close professional proximity only to realize that their feelings never went away. The reason for the original breakup is both still relevant (related to Esmerelda’s father’s business) and also so long ago (10 years) that both Esme and Rodrigo have had a chance to grow into adults. 

bookwrm526's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

cassire's review against another edition

4.0

One Week to Claim it All is a wonderful enemies to lovers, second chance romance. It’s spicy and sweet. I recommend it.


I voluntarily read an early copy.

the_readingraven's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was a quick spicy read! It's a second-chance romance with a lot of drama! Some parts really felt like a telenovela. I liked our MC's but sometimes I wanted to smack Esmerelda lmao. She would have these intimate moments with Rodrigo then ruin it by saying off-the-wall shit like "Too bad I have to steal your job", then be confused when he gives her the cold shoulder. Like, girl! Why did you say that in the first place?! lmaoo But the spice was good and I got my happily ever after!

dovesnook's review against another edition

4.0

Super quick and fun read which was exactly what it was looking for! The chemistry was great and the story was straightforward.

max_pink's review against another edition

5.0

Tropes: Second Chance

Dang, what a banger.

Adriana can write a friggin' book.

The rich family drama? The smut? The longing? Perfection.

This is exactly what I want out of a category romance.

kevinmccarrick's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

maisonli's review against another edition

hopeful medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

This is the 2nd book I’ve read from Adriana Herrera (and an essay in an Anthology “Black Love Matters”). I really love her voice as a writer. She is probably going to be an auto read author. This was a fun, soapy, steamy, quick romance. It you like telenovelas, this is right up your alley.

neishaduh_'s review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

gennysreadingroom's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This was fun but overall not memorable and that could be because I don’t read a lot of category romance. Everything felt a little too rushed but when dealing with the constraints of category it makes sense. I’ve lived Adriana Herrera’s historicals and will continue to pick up all her stuff. She always has a good message.