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baldmarlin 's review for:
Isabel and the Rogue
by Liana De la Rosa
4.5 stars rounded up to 5! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.
Isabel Luna Valdés has long since resigned herself to being the “forgotten” Luna sister. But thanks to familial connections to the Mexican ambassador in London, wallflower Isabel is poised to unearth any British intelligence hidden by the ton that might aid Mexico during the French Occupation. Though she slips easily from crowded ballrooms into libraries and private studies, Isabel’s search is hampered by trysting couples and prowling rogues—including the rakish Captain Sirius Dawson.
Even knowing I was going into this story without reading the first in the series, I really enjoyed reading Isabel's story. There was a moment in IatR where Isabel mentions that the sisters grew up disliking each other and being pitted against each other, on their father's demand. I don't know how to explain it, but the relationship between Ana Maria, Isabel, and Gabby seems like they have only recently been on the mend. They are close and love each other, but it's lacking the true-blue closeness that comes with your sibling being your best friend all your life. It's truly well done.
I wish Isabel had more confidence because a gosh-danged viscount was openly courting her, but I'll admit her reasoning for not believing in herself was pretty good. I really liked the relationship between Isabel and Sirius and lord, that scene under the desk? Ok.
Isabel Luna Valdés has long since resigned herself to being the “forgotten” Luna sister. But thanks to familial connections to the Mexican ambassador in London, wallflower Isabel is poised to unearth any British intelligence hidden by the ton that might aid Mexico during the French Occupation. Though she slips easily from crowded ballrooms into libraries and private studies, Isabel’s search is hampered by trysting couples and prowling rogues—including the rakish Captain Sirius Dawson.
Even knowing I was going into this story without reading the first in the series, I really enjoyed reading Isabel's story. There was a moment in IatR where Isabel mentions that the sisters grew up disliking each other and being pitted against each other, on their father's demand. I don't know how to explain it, but the relationship between Ana Maria, Isabel, and Gabby seems like they have only recently been on the mend. They are close and love each other, but it's lacking the true-blue closeness that comes with your sibling being your best friend all your life. It's truly well done.
I wish Isabel had more confidence because a gosh-danged viscount was openly courting her, but I'll admit her reasoning for not believing in herself was pretty good. I really liked the relationship between Isabel and Sirius and lord, that scene under the desk? Ok.