egonz15 's review for:

Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa

3.5

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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 I really wanted to love this book more than I did. I was excited for a "Mexican Bridgerton" type of series, but something about these characters just felt a bit slow and stunted. While I enjoyed Isabel's journey of self-discovery, she was a little more reserved than I hoped even though she was a spy. I think I preferred the first book, where Ana María had the boldness to be more assertive. I get that Isabel is meant to be less confident than her older sister, but as the main character, her story still felt a bit too slow-paced. That said, there was some great spice here—and you know I love a little heat, especially when it's written by women! Will I read the third sister's story when it comes out? Absolutely I will.