A review by kaitrates
Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa

hopeful informative slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

Like others have noted, this one leans historical fiction with romance. TBH I struggled with at times, despite my love of learning about history through histrom. I felt like the book could've done a bit less setup (e.g. did we NEED the info about Gabby and Isa's current feelings on their future matches?) and replace it with a bit more romance. Because, y'all, when these two fools are on the page together? They shine! Their interactions were the highlight of the book for me, from pushing aside their feelings in the name of duty to the most romantic wedding to their endless days in bed (featuring a bonus praise kink). 

I'll continue with the series, not only because I do enjoy de la Rosa's writing but also because I'm so eager to see Gabby and Isa fall so hard for these men who *supposedly* drive them nuts. Though, if Isa doesn't get a library scene I will be BIG mad lol. I think I'll enjoy book 2 more both because its got enemies to lovers vibes and also because I'll go in knowing what to expect re: the breakdown of history vs romance.

All in all I do recommend this book and am so excited for more and more publishing houses to *finally* sign more authors of color for histroms. Here's to this continuing and growing, giving space to tell the stories that constantly get swept under the rug.
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