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Lush Money
by Angelina M. Lopez
In Lush Money we find a story that talks about family, duty, expectations and the things that can happen that can change what you thought life would be. It's an unique book that kept me interested in dynamics, plot and development since the beginning. We encounter a deal between our hero and our heroine. Roxanne is going to help Mateo's kingdom in exchange for a child. Yes, it sounds weird. For that they have to get married and when the contract is fulfilled they will both walk away with everything they wanted. Roxanne and Mateo's relationship goes through a lot of highs and lows but seeing them grow from enemies to lovers was very entertaining. Seeing their understanding in each other's situation growing through all the months that they spent together was an amazing experience.
The thing that I liked the most about this book, that I thought it was so different from other stories, was the way it was constructed, with different chapters for different days in the months that they see each other. It helped me follow the story very easily and it kept me intrigued in what happened between the months and in what would happen in the future.
Even though there were a lot of things that I liked about this book, there were a few things that didn't sit well with me. Especially concerning the building of this country and the way the kingdom's system was set up. It didn't seem very believable. Or there were things missing that meant I couldn't get into this book fully. I also didn't like that the book constantly talked about accents and when they spoke english they said that they were "unaccented" but it meant that they were speaking in an american accent. Also, there were acts of "rebellion" that ended up not having any explanation that made sense in this world. I have to add that there were some problematic issues like coercion during the beginning of their relationship that is quickly set aside to further the plot. But I liked the way it was dealt with at the end.
I really enjoyed this book, with exception of some things. It felt very much like a telenovela and I think that will resonate with a lot of readers who like drama and romance.
The thing that I liked the most about this book, that I thought it was so different from other stories, was the way it was constructed, with different chapters for different days in the months that they see each other. It helped me follow the story very easily and it kept me intrigued in what happened between the months and in what would happen in the future.
Even though there were a lot of things that I liked about this book, there were a few things that didn't sit well with me. Especially concerning the building of this country and the way the kingdom's system was set up. It didn't seem very believable. Or there were things missing that meant I couldn't get into this book fully. I also didn't like that the book constantly talked about accents and when they spoke english they said that they were "unaccented" but it meant that they were speaking in an american accent. Also, there were acts of "rebellion" that ended up not having any explanation that made sense in this world. I have to add that there were some problematic issues like coercion during the beginning of their relationship that is quickly set aside to further the plot. But I liked the way it was dealt with at the end.
I really enjoyed this book, with exception of some things. It felt very much like a telenovela and I think that will resonate with a lot of readers who like drama and romance.