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All Rhodes Lead Here
by Mariana Zapata
Thank you Avon and Mariana Zapata for a #gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me is one of my favorite books of all time, so I’ve been super excited to dive into more Mariana Zapata books! I really liked this one and am excited to read more of her books!
While I did love this book, let's get a few of the things I didn’t love out of the way. I felt like it was a little too long for a romance especially because the MMC Rhodes said all of like 3 words through most of the book. Don't get me wrong, I liked him, but I wish he would have been ~slightly~ less brooding. I also was not a huge fan of the nicknames he used for Aurora.
Now that that’s out of the way, let's talk about the parts I loved - because there was a lot to love! I really liked Aurora’s character. I love how strong she was and how she stuck to her guns, especially against her ex and ex-mother-in-law. She had been through hell and she just kind of said “fuck that” and up and moved to a place she knew she could find happiness. I loved all of the scenes where she was telling people off.
The complex family dynamics were also strong in this one. I loved when she and Rhodes opened up to each other about their parents and family issues. Aurora’s storyline with her mother was heartbreaking but her working through that pain was beautiful to read. I also love Aurora’s relationship with Rhodes’ son Amos. They built such a trusting foundation and she seamlessly fit into his life in such a caring way.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! Mariana Zapata is such a dynamic writer and I can’t wait to continue working through her backlog of books! I definitely recommend this one!
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me is one of my favorite books of all time, so I’ve been super excited to dive into more Mariana Zapata books! I really liked this one and am excited to read more of her books!
While I did love this book, let's get a few of the things I didn’t love out of the way. I felt like it was a little too long for a romance especially because the MMC Rhodes said all of like 3 words through most of the book. Don't get me wrong, I liked him, but I wish he would have been ~slightly~ less brooding. I also was not a huge fan of the nicknames he used for Aurora.
Now that that’s out of the way, let's talk about the parts I loved - because there was a lot to love! I really liked Aurora’s character. I love how strong she was and how she stuck to her guns, especially against her ex and ex-mother-in-law. She had been through hell and she just kind of said “fuck that” and up and moved to a place she knew she could find happiness. I loved all of the scenes where she was telling people off.
The complex family dynamics were also strong in this one. I loved when she and Rhodes opened up to each other about their parents and family issues. Aurora’s storyline with her mother was heartbreaking but her working through that pain was beautiful to read. I also love Aurora’s relationship with Rhodes’ son Amos. They built such a trusting foundation and she seamlessly fit into his life in such a caring way.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! Mariana Zapata is such a dynamic writer and I can’t wait to continue working through her backlog of books! I definitely recommend this one!