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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
I didn't know much about this time in history; the Newspaper wars on Park Row or about Cuba's independence struggle, but Cleeton's research was meticulous and allowed each character's story to be colorful and interesting. I enjoyed the multiple POVs and that the plot was always moving forward.
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
3.5. While not quite as much of a page-turner as the previous book in the series, this story was still an interesting read. I appreciated learning about the historical relationship between Cuba and the US. The communication nerd in me also appreciated some of the Hearst vs. Pulitzer newspaper background.
Another interesting story from Chanel Cleeton. I enjoy how she brings to life different moments in time & I really enjoyed learning more about this period in Cuban history.
This book follows the lives of three women - Evangaline, Marina and Grace. With any story that features different pieces, you’re often drawn to one over the others. For me that was Grace. I am not exactly sure why, but I enjoyed her chapters the most.
For me, Marina and Evangaline didn’t quite feel as engaging. But I still enjoyed reading about their lives and the measures they went to survive in atrocious conditions.
Another historical fiction that I would definitely recommend
This book follows the lives of three women - Evangaline, Marina and Grace. With any story that features different pieces, you’re often drawn to one over the others. For me that was Grace. I am not exactly sure why, but I enjoyed her chapters the most.
For me, Marina and Evangaline didn’t quite feel as engaging. But I still enjoyed reading about their lives and the measures they went to survive in atrocious conditions.
Another historical fiction that I would definitely recommend
The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba follows the stories of three separate and strong women: one a reporter (Grace), one an imprisoned woman (Evangelina), and another a woman fighting for Cuba's freedom (Marina). The stories of these three are woven together seamlessly as the story of Cuba's fight for independence during the late 1890s is shared along with a look into the competitive world of journalism in the US at the time (Pulitzer vs. Hearst). The US newspaper aspect alone is a fascinating read, especially in learning more about "yellow journalism" and how that played into many of the events during this timeframe that occurred.
Reading Chanel Cleeton's books that are based on various eras in Cuba's history has been nothing short of fascinating. I am absolutely loving the "digging" it encourages me to do so I can learn more real-life events and people. While this is a part of a series by Cleeton, it is one that can easily be read as a stand-alone and requires no other knowledge prior to reading.
One other thing I will say is that Chanel Cleeton's work is so realistic and not "fluff" writing, something I appreciate. Putting that adequately into words is difficult, but readers are pulled into the story and while there may be romance involved, it is always tastefully and well done, not over the top fiction.
Overall a fabulous read that will leave you wanting to read the rest of the series as well (just go read them - you won't be disappointed).
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to receive an advance copy of the book to read via Kindle. All opinions are my own.
Reading Chanel Cleeton's books that are based on various eras in Cuba's history has been nothing short of fascinating. I am absolutely loving the "digging" it encourages me to do so I can learn more real-life events and people. While this is a part of a series by Cleeton, it is one that can easily be read as a stand-alone and requires no other knowledge prior to reading.
One other thing I will say is that Chanel Cleeton's work is so realistic and not "fluff" writing, something I appreciate. Putting that adequately into words is difficult, but readers are pulled into the story and while there may be romance involved, it is always tastefully and well done, not over the top fiction.
Overall a fabulous read that will leave you wanting to read the rest of the series as well (just go read them - you won't be disappointed).
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to receive an advance copy of the book to read via Kindle. All opinions are my own.
The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba follows the stories of three separate and strong women: one a reporter (Grace), one an imprisoned woman (Evangelina), and another a woman fighting for Cuba's freedom (Marina). The stories of these three are woven together seamlessly as the story of Cuba's fight for independence during the late 1890s is shared along with a look into the competitive world of journalism in the US at the time (Pulitzer vs. Hearst). The US newspaper aspect alone is a fascinating read, especially in learning more about "yellow journalism" and how that played into many of the events during this timeframe that occurred.
Reading Chanel Cleeton's books that are based on various eras in Cuba's history has been nothing short of fascinating. I am absolutely loving the "digging" it encourages me to do so I can learn more real-life events and people. While this is a part of a series by Cleeton, it is one that can easily be read as a stand-alone and requires no other knowledge prior to reading.
One other thing I will say is that Chanel Cleeton's work is so realistic and not "fluff" writing, something I appreciate. Putting that adequately into words is difficult, but readers are pulled into the story and while there may be romance involved, it is always tastefully and well done, not over the top fiction.
Overall a fabulous read that will leave you wanting to read the rest of the series as well (just go read them - you won't be disappointed).
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to receive an advance copy of the book to read via Kindle. All opinions are my own.
Reading Chanel Cleeton's books that are based on various eras in Cuba's history has been nothing short of fascinating. I am absolutely loving the "digging" it encourages me to do so I can learn more real-life events and people. While this is a part of a series by Cleeton, it is one that can easily be read as a stand-alone and requires no other knowledge prior to reading.
One other thing I will say is that Chanel Cleeton's work is so realistic and not "fluff" writing, something I appreciate. Putting that adequately into words is difficult, but readers are pulled into the story and while there may be romance involved, it is always tastefully and well done, not over the top fiction.
Overall a fabulous read that will leave you wanting to read the rest of the series as well (just go read them - you won't be disappointed).
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to receive an advance copy of the book to read via Kindle. All opinions are my own.
not a huge fan of this book. though the characters were well developed and the writing was beautiful, there were too many storylines and i just got confused amidst the places and plots. this was a bit of a miss for me and i felt it did not do much to enhance my understanding of the perez family.
I normally find it difficult to finish a historical fiction book, but this book was extremely engaging and well-written! Sometimes the plot was a bit confusing with all of the action, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! The role of women in the book, both in the past and present within the book's timeline was my favorite part of the book. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a suspenseful historical fiction novel! If you find books with multiple character perspectives confusing, you may not enjoy this book.
Audiobook. Of course I didn’t realize I was reading book number 4 and until the end of the book and didn’t realize I read book number one at the start of Covid. I appreciate the author’s research into the Spanish American War. It is a war that is only taught in the United States from the US perspective. The author brings life to brutality of Spanish colonization of Cuba. I am curious to read the other books in the series.
This took a while for me to get into but once I got into it, I liked it well enough. The parts about yellow journalism were very interesting, and I learned about the Spanish-American war.
It's hard to critique the story when I know it sticks closely to the truth. Rescuing one person because she was beautiful seems a little misguided, but even now the media controls who we pay attention to and who we don't.
It's hard to critique the story when I know it sticks closely to the truth. Rescuing one person because she was beautiful seems a little misguided, but even now the media controls who we pay attention to and who we don't.