A review by emilyveryromance
My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• 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

In this story, Thomas creates a world full of exciting immediate dangers, big political drama, and intimate personal tragedies. Our main characters really go through it, but their connection to one another feels so deeply important and inevitable, making a lot of the angst easier to stomach than in some *other* Sherry Thomas books (glares in 'Ravishing the Heiress'). This one has got so many of the best tropes: a road trip through the desert, hidden identities, long lost loves returning from the dead (my FAVORITE), and secrets that if revealed would change absolutely everything. It's also got a treasure hunt, suitcases rigged to kill, and many really excellent martial arts moments. An exquisite historical romance.