A review by grace_astudentreading
My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This book was the perfect romance book for me! First of all, it was told in one of my favorite ways ever, with alternating timelines switching between Leighton and Catherine’s past in Chinese Turkestan and their present in England. I loved both timelines, though they were very different, and both characters. In the earlier period they are both more relaxed, more able to be their true selves so isolated away from the rest of the world. Catherine is utterly captivating, full of energy and at her peak as a martial artist. And Leighton is so caring and devoted to her. They are purer, younger, wilder version of themselves, and I loved them so much. Then in England they have both become so much harder people, but they are still so drawn to one another. Catherine who is still so deep in her grief and Leighton who is trying to move on. The angst and tension is absolutely delightful. Of course, there is also fantastic conflict outside of their relationship. I loved the fight scenes and the martial arts so much! Overall, I highly recommend this duology!