Reviews with content warning for Sexual content - The Spanish Love Deception

Is a good book…but just that
If I erase the first chapters of my mind, maybe it’s a 4 ⭐️
~A review in Spanish for the buddy read

50% del libro es Innecesariamente largo pero en cuanto se llega a la parte de la boda mejora mucho.
Pero para ser el primer libro de la autora está bien, lo disfrute.
Catalina llega a ser algo molesta y eso casi me hace botar el libro (si lo había botado) pero Aarón es un gran protagonista, lo ame (y a Rosie).

Algo decepcionada de que pasara todo un drama con un evento que tenían que planear todo para reducirlo a “día uno sin ti” definitivamente la última parte pasó muy rápida

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.75

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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

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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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emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.0

I have mixed feelings about this one. I didn’t hate it but it wasn’t a page turner either. It felt like something I would watch on hallmark. I found it a little hard to get through at some points and there were other parts that I wanted to skip through because they were just unnecessary. Overall, just an average read for me.

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