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abby_can_read's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
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I had a fabulous time reading this. I adored the plot. It was simple and engaging -- not twist. The main characters, Asiri and Dario, were adorable and I had fun watching them dance around one another before they got together.
I had a fabulous time reading this. I adored the plot. It was simple and engaging -- not twist. The main characters, Asiri and Dario, were adorable and I had fun watching them dance around one another before they got together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, and Death
Minor: Medical content, Death of parent, and Grief
shaipanda's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
I gobbled this upppp - had all my favorite things and tho it probably wasn’t my favorite cozy fantasy I’ve ever read I still really really enjoyed it and am definitely going to read the second one when it comes outtt hehe
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Animal death, Ableism, and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, and Medical content
katrinarose'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? No
3.0
I really enjoyed this cozy fantasy, it was super wholesome with a set of very lovable characters. The Peruvian mythology and culture was interesting and the setting was so enchanting. Altogether it gave the feeling of a fairytale. I do wish the writing style was a little less simplistic and more mature to match the content of the book. The random Spanish words thrown in were kind of weird too, I know it was trying to set the scene since they would’ve all been speaking Spanish the whole time, but it didn’t read like how Spanglish is really used. Also, I know the vibe was meant to be cozy, but I would’ve appreciated more depth. Asiri’s father came off as a kind of cartoonish villain and then didn’t end up playing a role in the story. Asiri made a huge life change but never seems to have any serious conversations with anyone to process it. I’m also not a huge fan of the miscommunication trope which was a big part of the conflict. I think with a bit more development and editing this could’ve been a 5 star cozy fantasy, but I still really liked it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
yourbookishbff's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This is the epitome of cozy, lighthearted fantasy. It's whimsical and sweet, with fairytale-like storytelling and a large cast of loveable (and talkative) animals. Inspired by Peruvian folklore, the story feels like a coming-of-age or adventure story, given the female main character's departure from home to seek independence. Though both main characters are in their late 20s, the nature of their story arcs makes them feel younger at times, as each is navigating identity and belonging outside of their family units. This is an open-door romance as well, and while I loved the primary romance and how the two characters build their connection, the open-door scenes actually felt so tonally different from the rest of the story that I found myself wishing this had been closed door. I also felt the conflict separating these two was flimsy by the end, and it became more frustrating to see the miscommunication without a rock-solid reason for denying the necessary tell-all.
I would recommend to those who love to sink into lighthearted and low-stakes fantasies, and only feel conflicted on if this succeeded for me as a romance.
I would recommend to those who love to sink into lighthearted and low-stakes fantasies, and only feel conflicted on if this succeeded for me as a romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
hails2dabails's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Everyone in this book (minus Asiris D** of a dad) were very lovable and adorable.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse and Death of parent
The emotional abuse is more at the beginning with Asiri and her father.tessisreading2's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Super cute witchy romance set in the Andes, with an FMC who can talk to animals and a MMC who's an animal healer (a veterinarian, basically) who feels like he talks too much. They're adorable together and watching Asiri build a home in her new village is very touching. Low on plot. Very mythological/folklore feel to the beginning, but some very steamy scenes as the romance progresses.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
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