mythxcally's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
For one, I kept wanting more content of Lina and Aaron's happy ending rather than focusing on Rosie and Lucas, frankly their story wasn't that interesting tbf and the general plot line was mainly their relationship. BUT; it is a romance book so that's understandable. If you want a cute, sweet romance to read on a beach (just like I did) its perfect, in my opinion The Spanish Love Deception had a lot more content and plot and generally felt like a better book.
Despite this I did enjoy reading the scenes and it did make me smile and laugh at times. Not my first choice of book, but not the worse either.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Violence
kimmy0__0's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Mental illness, and Violence
__romancereader__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol
lizzye33's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Medical trauma
Minor: Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Chronic illness, Stalking, Violence, and Alcohol
samchase112's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Dementia and Violence
Minor: Physical abuse and Sexual harassment
cady_sass's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
2. Other main character had her first kiss with Jake Jagielski
3. First date at a record store
4. “Pick me” speech in the rain
This definitely isn’t one tree hill fan fiction but there are way too many odd similarities. I mean, Jake Jagielski???? Lmao
(this was 100% a hate read)
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Cursing, Violence, and Alcohol
shadowtiff7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing
bookrecsbyjess's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
laheath's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol and Dementia
chloelj27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved the glimpses we got of Rosie in TSLD, so was excited to learn more about her. I really liked her character and how she quit a well paid job to pursue her dreams was inspiring. I loved who she was as a person - protective of those she loved, family-orientated, bubbly, and outgoing. Having said all that, I wasn’t keen on the whole idea of her cyber stalking Lucas before they ever even met, so it did let Rosie’s character down a little bit for me.
Lucas was a great love interest for Rosie. His personality really shone through despite him processing recent events in his life. We all love a protective, sexy, romantic man who can cook and he bought it all and more! Both Lucas and Rosie really bought the best out in each other and I adored them as a couple and their journey.
I thought the take on the plot was cute, fun and a perfect fit for these two characters. It was definitely slow burn, but it was all worth it when that moment came. Definitely some cheesy and cliché moments/dialogue but I LOVED it and it fitted the premise well. Don’t even get me started on how incredible, thoughtful and beautiful those dates were! I probably didn’t connect as much with Rosie and Lucas as I did with Catalina and Aaron, but I still love them all!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic relationship