Reviews

The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes

boiler_bookworm's review

Encanto remix 

missjillybeanz's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

2.5

shellbean's review

funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-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

3.0

silkysullivan's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.0

lawryn's review

4.0

Close family ties, matriarchal family dynamics, Mexican culture, and flower power make way for a dynamic tale of identity.

lakesidebooks's review

emotional hopeful reflective medium-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

datvassx's review

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

cmitchell2781's review

4.0

This book was, well, enchanting. I'll be honest, I initially picked it up from work because of the strong Encanto vibes I was getting, and I was not at all disappointed. Harlow is a character that many could relate to, especially those of us from large families where every other sibling seems to have a talent. She's realistic, strong-willed, and open in a way that isn't found in a lot of fictional characters. She's has doubts and concerns and flaws, and the author did an incredible job of navigating those throughout the story. Ben was another character I greatly enjoyed. The connection between the two was immediate and strong, and I loved watching it grow as we read and learned more about the two of them.
In terms of the writing, there were a couple of timeline issues that I couldn't quit wrap my head around. I won't go into detail and spoil anything, but it just wasn't entirely clear how long this story took place over.
Overall, though, I think fans of magic and love will be swept up in the Enchanted Hacienda when it hits stores this May.

mcritchlow's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

book_lizard42's review

4.0

3.5, rounded up. It was good, not AWESOME. It dragged in places. The premise is terrific, just slow at times.