A review by pennin
The Courtesan and the Samurai by Lesley Downer

4.0

I really enjoyed this book! Pretty much flew through it. I loved the historical setting and the characters. The only issue I had was the pacing where the book felt rushed towards the end. It took too long before the two main characters meet that by that point, there wasn't enough time to develop their relationship or the plot that followed. Surprisingly enough I actually enjoyed the insta-love in this book because I was invested in both of the characters prior to them meeting and by extension, ended up rooting for their romance despite the fact that it was underdeveloped.