A review by bobsacoolword
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was the definition of slow burn. I was on the edge of my seat watching as our two narrators' lives became more and more intertwined. After binge reading the Bridgerton series and realizing I had a sudden thirst for historical fiction, I absolutely loved being transported to a setting I never imagined I'd become drawn into: 1970s Mexico. As an adult, I am learning more and more how little history I actually know because most of what I've been taught has been centered on the US or Europe pre-1700s and getting to dive into these settings has made me so excited to learn more about the history surrounding it. 
Not everyone seems to like Maite and I get that because I felt the same way. I also identified with her for almost the entire novel, so that's probably why. My heart broke and cheered her on the entire novel. I loved Elvis too, but I wasn't always as invested in his chapters.
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