Reviews

Finding Joy by Adriana Herrera

hemmel_mol's review against another edition

3.0

Nice story, great voice. This book had such a pleasant, calm vibe. I think it was the narrator. The characters were relatable and realistic, the drama understated and the romance up front but not cheesy. Maybe I bump it up to 4 stars after a relisten. For now I think: more drama would have been nicer.

nerdydreamer107's review

emotional 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

3.75

sara11_reads's review against another edition

4.0

Loved the setting in Ethiopia, both characters are interesting and complex. I usually prefer dual POV but I didn't miss it here (plus I listened to an interview with the author where she explains why she felt she couldn't write from Elias's POV).

annineamundsen's review against another edition

4.0

Really like the African setting (Ethiopia) and being reminded of how different life can be. Very cute romance. Honestly a little too spicy for me, I don't need that detailed sex scenes tbh, but that's just me.

CW: previous parental death, homophobia, racism, accidental coming-out, fear of coming out

theboricuabookworm's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

these two 🥹🥰🥵

ofbooksandtrees's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

 Read August 2024
I liked it, but I think it could have been even better with a dual pov. 

teagwood's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ashleyeller's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-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

4.0

isaswart07's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

blkswn's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Loved loved loved this book the setting and the characters! Beautiful romance