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readsandsuch's review
- 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? Yes
3.5
I do really love how this series highlights latina women in professional spaces.
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Lesbophobia
Minor: Infidelity
takarakei's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
🌶️4/5
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Racism
Minor: Toxic relationship and Violence
emfass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Misogyny
Minor: Toxic relationship and Alcohol
blakeandbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
meganbyrd77's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Graphic: Sexual content and Lesbophobia
warlocksarecool21's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Lesbophobia
bookish_afrolatina's review
- 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
5.0
Cora Kempf Bristol, Duchess of Sundridge, is a known hardass who believes she only needs a few things in life: to be have the same (or more) power in business as her male peers and to protect her family and friends. That is, until she meets the bewildering and beautiful Manuela. The same woman who happens to stand between Cora and her pursuit of a strategic parcel of land. The "princess" promises to hand it over for a price: proper monetary compensation and a series of thrilling sapphic adventures while she's in Paris.
This story is full of lusty longing and tender devotion. These two have an immediate infatuation that is playful but also intense! I loved Manuela's constant curiosity and sense of style. Being the "fun" friend does often come with an assumption of foolishness and, while Manuela can sometimes be foolish, I'm glad she got a chance to push those around her to take her seriously. She has pain she hides behind her mischievous smiles. I also liked that Cora had to confront how she was playing into the patriarchy by trying so hard to "measure up" or outdo her male counterparts in business. It can be hard to straddle the line between fighting back against a sexist society and seeking to be as powerful as men.
Once again, Adriana Herrera created an addictive story with nuance, passion, and beautiful dialogue.
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, and Lesbophobia
onlyonebookshelf'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
4.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Racism
hailstorm3812'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Toxic relationship and Colonisation
carriepond's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Okay-- I really loved this. It was so fun and interesting to read a story set in late 19th-century Paris from this perspective, where queer people and brown people could find a supportive and loving community in one another. I really enjoyed that the obstacles placed in front of our lovers felt very authentic (no contrived and unrealistic miscommunication here!) and I also like that Herrera both addressed the very real oppression and societal strictures that women, especially queer women, faced but also had them find ways to find agency and power within those strictures. And the female friendships and community-- chef's kiss. Also, there were a lot of sexy scenes in here- wowza.
I had a lot of fun reading this, so I guess I should read more historical romance (and definitely more books by Adriana Herrera!)
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism and Lesbophobia