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adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A fun grumpy/sunshine, that also explores grief and the journey to find what you truly want in life. Zapata never fails to create such realistic characters with complex lives, and to build strong foundations for her main characters’ budding relationships. No instalove here!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I adore this book and want to give all the characters (well, all but two) giant hugs. Aurora is absolutely perfect - she’s a balance of messiness, happiness, adventure, and fun. Rhodes is the classic grumpy man that slowly learns to show his soft side. Amos is perfectly written and I love the connection between all his parents. Mariana Zapata certainly is the queen of the slow-burn, but it really worked well in this book. I loved how Aurora slowly regained herself and made new friends, along with reconnecting with Clara, and the romance wasn’t rushed. I didn’t want to put this down and throughly enjoyed the entire book. Maybe Mariana Zapata could mention bodily functions (peeing in this book, passing gas, or burping in others) a little less, but that’s a small personal preference. Overall, amazing book and I loved the extra scene and the epilogue! 5⭐️, 2🌶
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide
Minor: Medical content, Pregnancy
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanted to read this book because I enjoyed The Wall of Winnipeg and Me and wanted to read more of Mariana Zapata’s books. This book was such a slow burn and angsty and I wanted more.
This book is based on Aurora De La Torre and she is moving back to a place that was once home and she knows it’s not going to be easy especially after she lost her mum in this town. She is trying to restart her life and a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart. However, after a long drive she is looking forward to getting to her rental. There is just one problem – the landlord didn’t rent it out, his younger son did. The landlord is a grumpy, older but gorgeous man, but it looks like he won’t be getting along with Aurora anytime soon. He has given Aurora a month to find new accommodation. Will she be able to find accommodation before the month is out? Will she be able to find peace in this town that once broke her heart?
I knew going into this that this was going to be a slowburn. But I think this is the slowest burn I've ever read, the whole time I was screaming at my kindle going kiss her kiss him, just kiss already! I was sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the grumpy and protective man to reveal his feelings. The storyline started on a bit slow and was like where’s the plot but then there was just a chapter that the switch flipped, and I was intrigued. I wanted to know what the big deal her ex-husband was, i was like why is she keeping it a secret on how shitty her ex-husband is. Aurora was damaged but was still a shiny star and still so kind and I loved her, I want her and Yuki to adopt me. Yuki was amazing and I loved how kickass she was. But the main star of the show was Amos, that kid saved this book and got it from 3 stars to 4. He was so adorable and sweet and I just love him, there was times where I had to remember that he was a teenager because I just wanted to pinch his cheek and give him a hug.
I love Rhodes, don’t get me wrong – in a uniform, older, grumpy and overprotective – sign me up. I just wanted to get into his brain. I would have loved for this book to be dual POV. I think it would have made it a five star for read for me. I just felt like we were shut out when I wanted to know why he was stone walling Aurora. I wanted to get inside his brain, it was like a switch flipped and he went from grumpy to I want to touch you in a chapter. I want to know what changed, what stopped him.
I love Mariana Zapata and I can’t wait to read more of her work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship
Minor: Pregnancy
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
I enjoyed this book but not quite as much as I expected to. I liked the main characters and the situation that got the couple together. And I do love slow burn romance--but this one felt too slow in some places. Not the romance part but the pacing of the book. It felt more dragged out than it needed to be, which meant I didn't feel as close to the characters as I would like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Grief
Minor: Pregnancy
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I started reading this on vacation and zoomed through the first half of so of the book. Once I got back from vacation, it felt as though the book dragged on. It was interesting, but a lot more emotional and darker than I was expecting. I found it very hard to read and very hard to stay interested in to finish.
Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the free eARC!
Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the free eARC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent
Hold onto your hats, folks, because this book brought the slowest slow burn to the table, and it was everything! The tension had me on the edge of my seat, and I loved every agonizingly beautiful moment. Oof, the feels!
Aurora's growth throughout the story was a journey worth savoring. What really hit the sweet spot was Rhodes' patient approach, not rushing or pushing, allowing her to unfold at her own pace. Now, I did find myself wishing for a sneak peek into Rhodes' thoughts at times – the man is a mystery I needed to unravel!
Aurora's self-discovery and triumph over past trauma were beautifully portrayed, adding depth to the narrative. Kudos to Mariana Zapata for the thoughtful epilogue set a few years in the future, a refreshing departure from the usual few months we often get in other books.
"All Rhodes Lead Here" is a slow burn masterpiece with layers of growth, self-discovery, and a touch of mystery. Mariana Zapata once again delivers a romance that lingers, leaving you with a satisfied sigh.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Aurora's growth throughout the story was a journey worth savoring. What really hit the sweet spot was Rhodes' patient approach, not rushing or pushing, allowing her to unfold at her own pace. Now, I did find myself wishing for a sneak peek into Rhodes' thoughts at times – the man is a mystery I needed to unravel!
Aurora's self-discovery and triumph over past trauma were beautifully portrayed, adding depth to the narrative. Kudos to Mariana Zapata for the thoughtful epilogue set a few years in the future, a refreshing departure from the usual few months we often get in other books.
"All Rhodes Lead Here" is a slow burn masterpiece with layers of growth, self-discovery, and a touch of mystery. Mariana Zapata once again delivers a romance that lingers, leaving you with a satisfied sigh.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
I didn’t want this to end. Every time I start a new Mariana Zapata book I get scared that it will be the one where I get tired of her formula but It. Never. Happens.
And it CERTAINLY didn’t happen with this one.
Aurora and Rhodes are so cute together it makes me SICK because I might never have what they have and now it’s Mariana Zapata’s fault for setting my standards so high. Every little moment in this book had me kicking my feet I read a bunch of it at the beach because I just couldn’t stop and my friend probably thought something was going on because I couldn’t stop smiling and covering my mouth with my hand from cuteness overload. This was my first single parent book and it’s definitely not going to be my last because the way I absolutely ADORED the kid in this book and the dynamics with him it was amazing.
Taking .25 off because off a few small things, for example this quote: “but only you are even more beautiful without makeup on than with it.” It was too 2011 Disney channel original movie for me and that’s ok because the book was still amazing.
And it CERTAINLY didn’t happen with this one.
Aurora and Rhodes are so cute together it makes me SICK because I might never have what they have and now it’s Mariana Zapata’s fault for setting my standards so high. Every little moment in this book had me kicking my feet I read a bunch of it at the beach because I just couldn’t stop and my friend probably thought something was going on because I couldn’t stop smiling and covering my mouth with my hand from cuteness overload. This was my first single parent book and it’s definitely not going to be my last because the way I absolutely ADORED the kid in this book and the dynamics with him it was amazing.
Taking .25 off because off a few small things, for example this quote: “but only you are even more beautiful without makeup on than with it.” It was too 2011 Disney channel original movie for me and that’s ok because the book was still amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Death