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alekathrash's review
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
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
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!
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
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.
alexrasouli's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
thefarmwifereads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
vrrrmm's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-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? N/A
5.0
carinab's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
shadyeglenn's review
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
oksmithie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25