A review by coco_lolo
Cantoras by Caro De Robertis

3.0

Cantoras is probably not a novel I would have read on my own, but I'm glad I checked this out. I found the five central women frustrating and captivating, my favorite changing all throughout the reading process. De Robertis really succeeded in capturing vastly different women who came together initially because of their sexuality but created lasting relationships. The prose was thoughtful and sophisticated (although I did tire of the references to mate; is that how I am with mentioning coffee in my stories?), and I liked getting to learn more about Uraguay, a country I've never known much about. The main reason for the three stars is simply that I never found myself completely engrossed in the story, and because I wasn't altogether satisfied with the direction the plot took toward the end. I also didn't care for the amount of infidelity going on, in part because this novel was more focused on lust than genuine love; and while I liked the importance of found family, I never completely bought the various romantic relationships. This was enjoyable while reading it, but I don't think it will stick with me down the road.

Thanks to Book Riot's Tailored Book Recommendations service for the rec!