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aryelee's review against another edition
- 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
The portrayal of vampires is also so interesting. I don't think I've read another book featuring vampires that uses them in this way. Paired with the background of the Mexican-American war... absolutely stunning. Easily one of my favorite historical fiction novels ever. Please read this book.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and War
Moderate: Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Stalking
alisonvh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Blood, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
meg_andd's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, and Colonisation
Minor: War
tenderbench's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Classism, Gore, Abandonment, War, Blood, and Colonisation
zabsmad's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: War and Violence
Moderate: Classism and Colonisation
author2223's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Blood and Violence
Moderate: Colonisation and Classism
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Blood, Death, Classism, Colonisation, War, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
rorikae's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Nena and Néstor grew up together on Nena’s family’s ranch. Thick as thieves, they fell in love with each other at a young age and believed that they would be in each other’s lives forever. But when they sneak out one night and encounter a fearsome creature, their paths diverge for 9 years. When they finally come back together, their lives are vastly different, not only because of the threat of English settlers but also because of what Nena’s parents expect from her. Will the two rekindle their childhood love or have they grown too far apart?
This book is perfectly paced. Cañas does an exceptional job of making each piece of the plot and character moment feel natural. This is in part due to how strong Nena and Néstor are as characters. They feel fully fleshed out while also full of faults. In romances, I find that misunderstandings between the main couple often feel a little silly or immature but Cañas did a great job of making their miscommunication and issues with one another feel real. The addition of vampires in the story are a great supernatural point while remaining a part of the subplot. Cañas does a lot with the monstrosity of men vs the supposed monsters that live out in the wild. I did find that the ending and relationship resolution was a bit quick, especially in comparison to how well paced the rest of the story was. All in all, an excellent historical romance with a dash of the speculative.
Graphic: Violence, War, and Blood
Moderate: Misogyny and Colonisation
spookytaco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Blood, Animal death, Classism, Emotional abuse, War, and Colonisation
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Medical trauma
strugglecity's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Colonisation
Moderate: Death, War, and Injury/Injury detail