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A review by inkdrinkers
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I found myself wishing this book would just end.
I love slow burns when done properly but the pacing completely threw me. The wedding that is a main plot point doesn't happen until the end of the book - and the work related event set up in the beginning is glossed over with a sentence at the end. I have genuinely read better romances from fanfiction writers.
I liked Aaron, mostly. I certainly tolerated him more than Lina. Lina annoyed me for multiple reasons but the main one is that she was continually hung up on her past and seemed to only get "closure" by realizing she had Aaron.
Also the flirting and back and forth was so cringe-worthy. I don't know a single human being who talks like these characters did. There is so much more I could say but, frankly, I want to forget I ever read this book.
I love slow burns when done properly but the pacing completely threw me. The wedding that is a main plot point doesn't happen until the end of the book - and the work related event set up in the beginning is glossed over with a sentence at the end. I have genuinely read better romances from fanfiction writers.
I liked Aaron, mostly. I certainly tolerated him more than Lina. Lina annoyed me for multiple reasons but the main one is that she was continually hung up on her past and seemed to only get "closure" by realizing she had Aaron.
Also the flirting and back and forth was so cringe-worthy. I don't know a single human being who talks like these characters did. There is so much more I could say but, frankly, I want to forget I ever read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Eating disorder
Moderate: Cancer and Body shaming