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Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa

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rachel_marie_a's review

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lighthearted

3.0

kaitrates's review against another edition

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hopeful informative slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

Like others have noted, this one leans historical fiction with romance. TBH I struggled with at times, despite my love of learning about history through histrom. I felt like the book could've done a bit less setup (e.g. did we NEED the info about Gabby and Isa's current feelings on their future matches?) and replace it with a bit more romance. Because, y'all, when these two fools are on the page together? They shine! Their interactions were the highlight of the book for me, from pushing aside their feelings in the name of duty to the most romantic wedding to their endless days in bed (featuring a bonus praise kink).

I'll continue with the series, not only because I do enjoy de la Rosa's writing but also because I'm so eager to see Gabby and Isa fall so hard for these men who *supposedly* drive them nuts. Though, if Isa doesn't get a library scene I will be BIG mad lol. I think I'll enjoy book 2 more both because its got enemies to lovers vibes and also because I'll go in knowing what to expect re: the breakdown of history vs romance.

All in all I do recommend this book and am so excited for more and more publishing houses to *finally* sign more authors of color for histroms. Here's to this continuing and growing, giving space to tell the stories that constantly get swept under the rug.

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alekathrash's review

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adventurous emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.25

rebah's review

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adventurous challenging informative fast-paced

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

4.25

freadomlibrary's review against another edition

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3.0

Actual rating 3.5 stars

Trigger warnings: violence, kidnapping, physical abuse, death, discussions of slavery, slave trade and war

Latinx books are my life and I was so excited to see a historical romance from a Latinx author with Latinx characters. The book fit right into the genre that I have been gravitating toward and enjoying the most the last few months PLUS it promised amazing representation. I really enjoyed it! I loved the introduction of the main characters for the series along with the thorough integration of the historical time period. More romances should have that if you ask me! I really liked that the romance started off slowly, though I wish that the synopsis was more accurate with the pacing of the plot. The marriage of convenience isn't relevant until the end in a dire situation. I also think that situation sped of the pacing too much as well as the way the romance was developing. I didn't think it was necessary. There could've been a different solution/ending. However, I really liked all the characters and the romance was soo cute! I am excited to see what the rest of the series brings!

annarie's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced

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

4.0

I was expecting a romance novel with a hint of history and politics. This is more of a political/historical novel with a romance in the background. Gideon and Ana are a delight though.