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kfmcf's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
4.75
Why is no one talking about this book?! This is one of the BEST romance books I have ever read and I want everyone to read it.
I HAVE to give it a 4.75 for now though because the copy editing is a MESS. There were no less than 3 typos and that's too too many.
But okay this book starts off with a literal bang and then the t e n s i o n throughout the book is just delicious. Mixed with the bit of mystery scouting? So good. And the cast of characters is incredible. Alex has a lot of growth and really made me feel for her and her journey.
I think the end could have used a bit more work, tbh. I didn't love the white savior aspect of the ML saving everything with his money. Also Alex being a descendant was not surprising, which is fine, but I wish it had been integrated a bit better or something?
Jeremiah needed to not wear so many fedoras also. Like I know that's a nitpick but they are v much not the look atm ha.
I HAVE to give it a 4.75 for now though because the copy editing is a MESS. There were no less than 3 typos and that's too too many.
But okay this book starts off with a literal bang and then the t e n s i o n throughout the book is just delicious. Mixed with the bit of mystery scouting? So good. And the cast of characters is incredible. Alex has a lot of growth and really made me feel for her and her journey.
Jeremiah needed to not wear so many fedoras also. Like I know that's a nitpick but they are v much not the look atm ha.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Classism, Racism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Colonisation
levesc17's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.0
I wanted an epilogue so bad!! It said in the authors note that this is the first in a series so I’m hoping to see these characters again in the next installment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
kiwi_00's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Xenophobia
emmas_bookshelf's review
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
This book absolutely has it all!
+ Multigenerational Mexican-American family
+ Haunted building
+ Enemies to lovers
+ Badass strong female protagonist
+ Nerds
+ History & culture
+ LOTS OF STEAM
It's a story of coming home, finding your place, complicated families, and also... there's a lot of steam!
+ Multigenerational Mexican-American family
+ Haunted building
+ Enemies to lovers
+ Badass strong female protagonist
+ Nerds
+ History & culture
+ LOTS OF STEAM
It's a story of coming home, finding your place, complicated families, and also... there's a lot of steam!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
bookwormbullet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Racism, Sexism, Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Bullying, Classism, and Misogyny
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