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The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas

85 reviews

luna_lovelace's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

I couldn't put this book down! If you're looking for a slow burn romance novel than look no further. It was so beautifully written that I really grew to love the main characters.

I was surprised how the author had Aaron fall for her so hard before Catalina even knew what hit her, or at least did not want to admit there was real chemistry between them.

Their love story was well paced, I didn't feel like it was being stretched out and thought the timing always felt right when it came to their relationship developing. 

There's also another book about her best friend, I can't wait to read it! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexual content

Minor: Bullying and Pregnancy

bri__'s review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

The only good thing about this book for me was Aaron Blackford. Catalina bothered me sometimes, especially in the beginning when her hatred seemed so unnecessary. I feel like this book could have been shortened by atleast 100 pages and it would have had the same affect. The chapters should not be over 20 pages long, it was so hard to motivate myself to keep going because of it. The book was pretty cute but definitely dragged in the beginning and I was just excited to finish it so I could read a different book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Eating disorder, Cursing, Grief, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content

theespressoedition's review against another edition

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual content, Sexism, and Cursing

Moderate: Cancer and Grief

ellie_girl2929's review

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

3.75

This book lives up to its reputation and is a very good slow-burn book. Loved the characters can’t wait to read more from this author! My favorite character was definitely Aaron he had me giggling, blushing, and kicking my feet with his words and flirting DEF RECOMMENDED 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content

Minor: Sexism

gondorgirl's review against another edition

emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, and Misogyny

Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Cancer

alexismil's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Not gonna lie, I was hesitant for the first 50 pages. But then I understood the hype. I mean Aaron Blackford raises my standard once again. I mean the things he says to Catalina is so wonderful. Ugh, I want those things to be said to me. Lol. Anyways, I thought the book was good. It wasn’t my favourite read of the year, but it was probably in my top 5!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Cursing, and Sexual content

Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Eating disorder

mattiedancer's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.25

Writing: 4.25⭐️/5 

The Spanish Love Deception is written very well, with some sections shining quite nicely. At certain tiny moments, the dialogue felt a bit forced or unnatural but these were fleeting sections and didn’t impact the overall read.  

Characters: 4.25⭐️/5

Again, apart from a couple of moments where the characters felt like cookie-cutter tropes, but it was quickly overcome by deeper character development. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters by the end and honestly fell in love with a few. 

Plot: 4⭐️/5 

While the overarching plot (and the great use of the fake dating trope) was thoroughly enjoyable, I didn’t love the semi-focus on some of the side plots. The somewhat flippant plot point in which Lina decides to not eat felt unfinished, especially as it never comes up again. Similarly, while I understand the desire to keep certain backstories secret until necessary, the way both Lina and Aaron’s backstories are consistently hinted at without being revealed until they confess to each other left other sections of the novel feeling unfinished. Definitely a fun (and good) read, but I wonder what it could have been had these been more thoroughly thought out.

Who Should Read This Book? 

• Fans of fun romance novels
• Those who love the fake dating trope

Content Warnings? 

• Disordered Eating, Toxic Relationships, Sexual Content, Swearing, Stalking, Sexual Harassment, Misogyny, Sexism

Post-Reading Rating:  4.5⭐️/5

Very fun. 

Final Rating: 4.25⭐️/5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Chronic illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexism

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Cancer, and Death of parent

annahamburger's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Alcohol, Cancer, Death of parent, Bullying, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, and Medical content

lizzye33's review against another edition

emotional relaxing tense

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Grief, Eating disorder, and Sexism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Bullying

__romancereader__'s review

challenging emotional funny mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book it was a very interesting book i love how protective Aaron was of Catalina and how much he loved her and couldn’t even hide it I definitely rate this book a five star⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Bullying, Cancer, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Death, and Death of parent

Not all the content warnings are about the main characters some are and some are about the characters that come along in the book😁🥰