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cmaree88 's review for:
Isabel and the Rogue
by Liana De la Rosa
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Too many reviewers said this book had practically no romance and just focused on gathering intelligence against the French. I have to ask: did we read the same book? Isabel and Sirius (okay didn't love all the Harry Potter comparisons in my head) were smitten and falling hard from chapter 1.
This dual third-person POV dealt with PTSD, guilt, shyness, and self -worth. Oh yeah, and racism, women's rights, and classism. But that's usual for a period romance; especially one with characters of color. There's also at least 3 quite spicy scenes between our lovebirds in some adorable (to them) locales.
I really liked their companionship, how Isabel shared with Gabby (to setup the 3rd book), and the not-quite-a-love-triangle with the nice guy. Think S3 of Bridgerton, y'all.
By the way, from hanging out with non-native fluent Spanish speakers, I thought the level of Spanish insertion into conversation was natural.
This dual third-person POV dealt with PTSD, guilt, shyness, and self -worth. Oh yeah, and racism, women's rights, and classism. But that's usual for a period romance; especially one with characters of color. There's also at least 3 quite spicy scenes between our lovebirds in some adorable (to them) locales.
I really liked their companionship, how Isabel shared with Gabby (to setup the 3rd book), and the not-quite-a-love-triangle with the nice guy. Think S3 of Bridgerton, y'all.
By the way, from hanging out with non-native fluent Spanish speakers, I thought the level of Spanish insertion into conversation was natural.