A review by kimb2
All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

After a disappointing and bad breakup with her ex, Aurora must start over. In doing so, she decides to move back to her childhood hometown in Colorado.  Renting a place online, she has no idea what is in store for her when she meets her surly landlord, Rhodes and his teenage son, Amos.  

I don’t reach for romance as often as other genres, but this story makes me want to read more Zapata books.  It’s hopeful, inspiring and heartwarming.

What is often missing in romance for me is depth of storyline and depth of character.  This has all of that and more as it should at nearly 600 pages.  If you don’t believe in the power of love and kindness towards others, this will make you a believer.

Yes, the plot is predictable and the trope often used.  However, when you fly through almost 600 pages, laughing, cheering along and even having a tear in your eye at times, you know it’s the right story at the right time.
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