Reviews

Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura

alysnow427's review against another edition

adventurous funny reflective fast-paced

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

2.5

I'm so disappointed.  This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and, in a word, felt rushed.  The chemistry wasn't there, both main characters were flat and immature, and there wasn't a shred of adventure to be had until the last 50 pages.  There was no story development for the history behind the Cidade da Lua, and that really did me in.  I'm fine with rom-coms, but if you are going to slap a history adventure label on it you'd better do your research or at least pretend your fictional creation could exist.  To be fair, Indy and the Temple of Doom had the SAME problems, and since it's my least favorite film I should have kept my expectations here a little lower.

meggiemooreads's review against another edition

‘‘Twas an immediate ick I’m afraid 

readingsaga's review against another edition

2.25

Did not find characters or insta love (especially on his end) believable or compelling, felt like a worse version of book 1

katiemz's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

kat_foss's review against another edition

4.0

It physically pains me to say that this is a generous 4 stars. This book focused too much on the Insta love and forgot about the adventure. Honestly, only about 10% of this book was exactly the fun and adventurous rom -com I wanted it to be.

gheiden's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

3.25

sleepysharon's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-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

5.0

I truly cannot get over these archeologists love stories. I LOVE everything about them, but ESPECIALLY the vibes. 

I know it took me a while to post this, but thank you so so so much to the author, publisher, & NetGalley for the early access!

asmittenreader's review against another edition

3.0

It's a fun romantic adventure. The charactor banter was fun. The swoon wasn't even in the room. I didn't feel the chemistry. Lust? Sure. But love level? Naw. 

feistytnkrbelle's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

disbookgirl08's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

3.75