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A review by nanixon89
Isabel and The Rogue by Liana De la Rosa
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed this one more than the first book but not enough to give it a half star more. I still had some of the same thoughts regarding the romance, but I found Isabel’s bookish and wallflower nature as endearing as Sirius’s dedication to veterans. They’re both looking for a “place” and meaning in their lives when they don’t feel like they deserve it or know how to receive it.
I think I eventually grew tired of the repeated mention of Isabel’s “failures” in not being able to find anything to send back to Padre Ignacio for help. However, the cultural and historical significance was interesting to me and the pride and deep affection Isabel has for her homeland is wonderful to see in the same way that Sirius’s loyalty to take care of veterans was. I also was glad to read about Westhope and that he wasn’t a dick who treated Isabel like she was exotic. He had general affection toward her and was a nice person too.
I think the ending was really my favorite but in a good way. I won’t spoil it, obviously, but what a generous and loyal individual Sirius is and what surprise and love the two have for one another. I imagine they will spend lots of time cultivating a very, very good library together.
I think I eventually grew tired of the repeated mention of Isabel’s “failures” in not being able to find anything to send back to Padre Ignacio for help. However, the cultural and historical significance was interesting to me and the pride and deep affection Isabel has for her homeland is wonderful to see in the same way that Sirius’s loyalty to take care of veterans was. I also was glad to read about Westhope and that he wasn’t a dick who treated Isabel like she was exotic. He had general affection toward her and was a nice person too.
I think the ending was really my favorite but in a good way. I won’t spoil it, obviously, but what a generous and loyal individual Sirius is and what surprise and love the two have for one another. I imagine they will spend lots of time cultivating a very, very good library together.
Content Warnings
Minor: Xenophobia