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lexi_charles 's review for:
Ana María and the Fox
by Liana De la Rosa
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I wanted to like this considerably more than I did. Despite the unique premise--a Mexican heroine and a bi-racial British hero--the book ends up being very formulaic. I felt like I was at times bashed over the head with sequel-baiting, as much of the story actually focuses on the sisters' relationship to each other (meanwhile, Gideon has no family whatsoever, despite us constantly being told that his family history is the driving factor in his opposition to slavery). Villain appears out of nowhere and is definitively of the mustache-twirling variety (leaving sensitive papers out in the open, etc.). I have to admit that I also didn't like the sisters that much. "Good-will ambassadors," but they never cultivate any friendships and are honestly kind of catty!
FYI, if you don't speak Spanish you may be frustrated with this book because there is a lot of untranslated Spanish. It's a pet peeve to me when HR authors do this with French text, and I can imagine this being equally frustrating to non-Spanish speaking readers.
FYI, if you don't speak Spanish you may be frustrated with this book because there is a lot of untranslated Spanish. It's a pet peeve to me when HR authors do this with French text, and I can imagine this being equally frustrating to non-Spanish speaking readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, War