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All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata

128 reviews

lauraelovesbooks's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love this book so much. An all-time favourite that’s a blend of romance and women’s fiction.

Rhodes is amazing and, of all MZ’s heroes, I find he strikes the best balance between grumpy and loving. Even without his POV (although I would give anything for even a chapter or two from his perspective) it was clear how much he loved Aurora. I also loved his relationship with his son 

I would love to read more stories from these characters and I feel there were a few setups for new stories peppered in with Clara (I would really love this), Yuki, and Amos. I was honestly surprised when When Gracie Met the Grump came out because I was so sure the next book would be one of theirs 🤷🏻‍♀️



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katrinaward's review against another edition

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slow-paced

4.0


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razalicious's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0


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lilaknitsandreads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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rebthebarber's review

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.0


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bcope84's review against another edition

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

4.25


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spellbindingtomes's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing slow-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

4.0


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greatestheights's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

This is not my only complaint about this book, but how did this woman wake up REPEATEDLY with a bat in her bedroom and not one character — including the game warden love interest — has her go get a rabies shot?! I was stressed the entire book that she was going to die of rabies.

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vanesst's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0


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kimb2's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

After a disappointing and bad breakup with her ex, Aurora must start over. In doing so, she decides to move back to her childhood hometown in Colorado.  Renting a place online, she has no idea what is in store for her when she meets her surly landlord, Rhodes and his teenage son, Amos.  

I don’t reach for romance as often as other genres, but this story makes me want to read more Zapata books.  It’s hopeful, inspiring and heartwarming.

What is often missing in romance for me is depth of storyline and depth of character.  This has all of that and more as it should at nearly 600 pages.  If you don’t believe in the power of love and kindness towards others, this will make you a believer.

Yes, the plot is predictable and the trope often used.  However, when you fly through almost 600 pages, laughing, cheering along and even having a tear in your eye at times, you know it’s the right story at the right time.

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