A review by hereiskyra
All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata

adventurous emotional funny inspiring medium-paced
  • 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? It's complicated

4.5

Something about the writing style of this book made it so easy to imagine and enjoy, even though I’ll admit, I didn’t feel like there was a ton of excitement or depth to most of the plot. But I absolutely fell in love with all the characters, not just the MMC and FMC. 

I think this may have been one of the only time there was a teenager rather than a child and it made it that much better! He was such a great kid and his unique parental situation brought something interesting to the story. 

I’m always a sucker for low conflict (or lack of miscommunications/third act breakup) and this one was pretty much that. The small conflict felt necessary for the whole of the story, to show just how much she was wanted and needed by these two that had welcomed her into their lives. And we all love to see an HEA several years down the road, it just itches a good spot in your brain. 🙂

Although the resolution to her mothers story wasn’t a happy one (and I did feel like I had a glimmer of hope the entire book), it was a relief that there was some peace given to Aurora (and to us readers) because who wants to live their life wondering? 

Also, a single POV having the second narrator for the male character was fantastic!! I wish more authors would do this. 

Spice Level: 🌶️

Tropes:
Slow Burn
Grumpy/Sunshine
Small Town
Single Dad
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