A review by plumpaperbacks
Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera

challenging emotional mysterious 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

I’ve loved Greek mythology for most of my life, and I was excited to dive into this diverse new take on such a classic myth. Lilliam Rivera didn’t disappoint. From the very beginning, I was drawn in by her writing style and the story she was telling. Eury and Pheus are brilliantly written protagonists, and I also liked nearly all of the side characters. Even though everything happened rather quickly, I liked the romance; the chemistry between Eury and Pheus was still present and believable.

My one issue with the story was its length. It’s very short, and while that made for a nice, quick read, I felt it also resulted in some events in the second half seeming rushed. I think even an additional thirty pages would’ve been beneficial.

That being said, I did really enjoy this book, and I definitely recommend it. Even if you know nothing about Greek mythology, if you like diverse, well-written characters and sweet, whirlwind romances, I think you’ll like this book. After reading it, I know that I want to read more from Rivera, hopefully soon.

Representation
  • Puerto Rican protagonist
  • Dominican protagonist
  • Afro-Latinx side characters
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