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evertsly's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
ladyelizabeth's review against another edition
I only read the first 3 chapters but I didn't particularly like the way the main female protagonist acts and thinks. On the other hand, I did like the way the male protagonist behaved and treated her, even when he was in her presence for a short amount of time.
zoenelson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
laurolly's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars. This was a very cute book, the love that develops between the two characters is beautifully written and feels natural. The romantic gestures were so sweet, and I was squealing whenever they were revealed. I did not like the element of Rosie having saved pictures of Lucas (from his social media) prior to them meeting in person. It made me feel uncomfortable with how much information is shared online, but this was only a minor point, mostly only present in the early chapters of the book. The slow burn was well executed, and I think Lucas is my new favourite book boyfriend.
I hadn’t read “The Spanish Love Deception”, but I found that I could read this book as a standalone. The main characters from Love Deception are present as side characters in this novel, so I’m interested to find out about their love story when I inevitably pick up their book!
I hadn’t read “The Spanish Love Deception”, but I found that I could read this book as a standalone. The main characters from Love Deception are present as side characters in this novel, so I’m interested to find out about their love story when I inevitably pick up their book!
light31313's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
4.25
anabatel1's review against another edition
2.0
I stand by my opinion I wrote at 75% done: The characters are finding drama where there isn't one. They both act like teenagers and it feels like neither of them has any emotional intelligence. The flirting is SO obvious, and they still both (pretend to? think?) that the other person is not flirting. The subplots are barely developed (ex: her brother and dad). I keep waiting for a twist... Maybe it's hidden in the last quarter.
The last quarter got quite a bit better but it feels like a shallow try to make it a good book. The characters did mature, we did get the happy ending and they got themselves together.
Unfortunately, this is still not good enough to forget the three quarters of a book where the characters were acting like whiney children.
I expected much more based on the hype that Spanish Deception #1 got.
The last quarter got quite a bit better but it feels like a shallow try to make it a good book. The characters did mature, we did get the happy ending and they got themselves together.
Unfortunately, this is still not good enough to forget the three quarters of a book where the characters were acting like whiney children.
I expected much more based on the hype that Spanish Deception #1 got.
hopelybooks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
zaza_bdp's review against another edition
4.0
Pas facile de passer après la hype de folie (méritée selon moi) du précédent tome, Elena Armas est attendue au tournant avec ce tome, pas vrai ?
On est sur un tome compagnon, avec un nouveau couple : Rosie, la BFF de Lina, et Lucas, cousin de celle-ci. On retrouve ce délicieux trope de slow burn dont je raffole, on est plongé dans une ambiance newyorkaise digne des meilleurs romcom des années 90 (soupir nostalgique), et le fake dating et la proximité forcée sont de la partie, mais je ne vais pas vous en dire plus pour vous laisser le plaisir de la découverte.
Alors si vous aimez le slow burn, les mecs qui cuisinent (très bien) et les gestes romantiques, vous ferez bonne pioche avec ce livre. Lucas est un vrai gentil, un mec très attentionné, toujours aux petits soins pour Rosie. Il est vraiment adorable, ses attentions romantiques ont de quoi faire swooner et ses idées de rencard rivalisent avec les scénarios des romances que pourraient écrire Rosie, bref, Lucas, c’est le book boyfriend parfait ! ❤️
On est sur un tome compagnon, avec un nouveau couple : Rosie, la BFF de Lina, et Lucas, cousin de celle-ci. On retrouve ce délicieux trope de slow burn dont je raffole, on est plongé dans une ambiance newyorkaise digne des meilleurs romcom des années 90 (soupir nostalgique), et le fake dating et la proximité forcée sont de la partie, mais je ne vais pas vous en dire plus pour vous laisser le plaisir de la découverte.
Alors si vous aimez le slow burn, les mecs qui cuisinent (très bien) et les gestes romantiques, vous ferez bonne pioche avec ce livre. Lucas est un vrai gentil, un mec très attentionné, toujours aux petits soins pour Rosie. Il est vraiment adorable, ses attentions romantiques ont de quoi faire swooner et ses idées de rencard rivalisent avec les scénarios des romances que pourraient écrire Rosie, bref, Lucas, c’est le book boyfriend parfait ! ❤️