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emiliew's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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
4.25
This book really made me feel like I was living through the story!
The story is told through Maia in 2007 and Izabela in 1927. Maia travels to Rio de Janeiro in the hopes of finding out the truth about her birth family but finds so much more than she expected!
I thought this book was a little slow to start but once it got going I couldn't stop reading it. The descriptions of each place visited was so in depth that I could really picture myself there. I really enjoyed the history that was intertwined with the story. I'd never thought much of how Christ the Redeemer had been built but I'm so intrigued and want to learn more!
At times I wanted to shake Izabela for the decisions she was making but I can understand why, in 1927, that she would think the way she does. I love the journey Maia went on and her she came out of it with a much stronger sense of self. I appreciated the honest relationships portrayed between the sisters, not everyone is best of friends but they all have a lot of love for each other.
I'm looking forward to following the other sister's journeys.
The story is told through Maia in 2007 and Izabela in 1927. Maia travels to Rio de Janeiro in the hopes of finding out the truth about her birth family but finds so much more than she expected!
I thought this book was a little slow to start but once it got going I couldn't stop reading it. The descriptions of each place visited was so in depth that I could really picture myself there. I really enjoyed the history that was intertwined with the story. I'd never thought much of how Christ the Redeemer had been built but I'm so intrigued and want to learn more!
At times I wanted to shake Izabela for the decisions she was making but I can understand why, in 1927, that she would think the way she does. I love the journey Maia went on and her she came out of it with a much stronger sense of self. I appreciated the honest relationships portrayed between the sisters, not everyone is best of friends but they all have a lot of love for each other.
I'm looking forward to following the other sister's journeys.
sandysmith's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
I'm gradually adding books I've read in 2021 to give a true reflection of the books I've read since keeping records. This was the first book I read in 2021, and is what kick-started my reading journey having put reading on the back burner whilst bringing up the children, previously being an avid reader. The first of the seven sister series I read concentrating on Maia, who alongside her sisters was adopted at birth. They are all handed clues to their birth stories after their adoptive father dies. This particular story is set in Rio. It was recommended by a fellow patient when I was in hospital and I'm so grateful for this recommended. A long book that felt short.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cancer, Grief, Rape, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
agnebru's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
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
4.25
imogen_browne's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.5
rebekahy's review against another edition
4.0
I was skeptical going into this as usually when people rave about a book its not great. But I actually really enjoyed it. It was slow starting and took me a bit to get into it but the historical part was fascinating. Curious to see where the rest of the books go.
mil_'s review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
helenreak1's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
luzmalg96's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED this book! Such a cool idea. Can't wait to see how the characters intertwine. I feel like it will be hard to top this first story, but I'm excited to start on the next one.
_because_she_reads's review against another edition
3.0
While I loved the concept and I’m looking forward to reading the other books in the series, it felt a little slow for me in the beginning and middle.
It really picked up in the end, I was dying to find out if Laurent and Bel made it! The ending was bittersweet.
I enjoyed the flashbacks of Bel’s life a lot, could’ve used more storyline on the romance between Maia and Floriano
It really picked up in the end, I was dying to find out if Laurent and Bel made it! The ending was bittersweet.
I enjoyed the flashbacks of Bel’s life a lot, could’ve used more storyline on the romance between Maia and Floriano