pk720's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sydneyd05's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Just finished it for the third time and it was just as good. I really love Aurora as a character and seeing her find a family is just so sweet. Love Aurora and Rhodes obviously but my favorite part is Aurora and Amos. She loves that boy and just wants to encourage him. Also her being confused when Rhodes starts calling her angel is so funny. I loved the new bonus chapter about their proposal.
lauren91's review against another edition
4.0
Rhodes and Aurora
This was another great slow burn from Mariana Zapata. I loved all the characters and their relationships. I devour every book she releases.
This was another great slow burn from Mariana Zapata. I loved all the characters and their relationships. I devour every book she releases.
reader1657's review against another edition
2.0
I gotta be honest, I found this really boring. Considering it was 559 pages, not much happened. Very slow burn because really how fast can things move with that many pages??
bayou99's review against another edition
5.0
MZ = magnificent slow burn - no one else writes them like she does
furtadokathleen's review against another edition
5.0
this exceeeded my expectations. loved this book so much
emilyparker's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was pretty good! I went in with little to no expectations, and I wasn’t blown away but I also wasn’t too disappointed. I loved From Lukov with Love when I read it last year, and since this is Zapata’s highest rated book I thought I’d give this one a go next.
I think this book could probably have been about 100-200 pages shorter. I know a long slow burn is what should be expected from Zapata, but I found myself skimming a few sections, as there were a lot of repetitive moments throughout.
I did appreciate that this book tackled more than just a slow burn romantic subplot; it delves into topics like parenting and grief, and i think these were pretty well developed throughout. However, I was mostly here for the slow-burn romance, so when the focus of the story was on these things I was a little less interested.
Some of the drama, particularly towards the end, felt a bit messy. The drama just didn’t seem like a big enough deal for the way the characters reacted, and then it was resolved almost immediately anyway. Like, what’s the point?
I flew through this book, it was definitely entertaining, but I don’t think I see myself ever reading it again or going out of my way to recommend it.
I think this book could probably have been about 100-200 pages shorter. I know a long slow burn is what should be expected from Zapata, but I found myself skimming a few sections, as there were a lot of repetitive moments throughout.
I did appreciate that this book tackled more than just a slow burn romantic subplot; it delves into topics like parenting and grief, and i think these were pretty well developed throughout. However, I was mostly here for the slow-burn romance, so when the focus of the story was on these things I was a little less interested.
Some of the drama, particularly towards the end, felt a bit messy. The drama just didn’t seem like a big enough deal for the way the characters reacted, and then it was resolved almost immediately anyway. Like, what’s the point?
I flew through this book, it was definitely entertaining, but I don’t think I see myself ever reading it again or going out of my way to recommend it.
shannahsmith's review against another edition
3.0
I was generous at first with a 4-star rating, but the more I sit and think about it the less I actually like this book. The main character wasn’t super likable, and the male interest’s pet names were awkward. Literally called her “angel face.” 😬
starrynightky's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0