itsmemiana'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
5.0
I've literally been in Spain for 4 months (studying abroad), yet I can't find a Lucas Martín???? HELLO??
I'm telling you, and I never thought I would say this but, my boy Aaron Blackford has got some competition HOLY SHIT- idk which one I prefer so I'll take both.
I want this woman to write my future boyfriend cause these men are fucking perfect 😭😭😭
but I digress, this was so so cute. I want a relationship like Rosie and Lucas. I loved them so much, from the very beginning.
Rosie was so fucking relatable with how shy and introverted she was. like half the time I was thinking "she just like me fr".
I loved seeing Lina and Aaron again in their little appearances, they were as cute as always.
I wish we had seen more from the blooming friendship between Lucas and Aaron, I want them to be besties like Lina and Rosie.
also, finding out Lina and Lucas have a Portuguese side in their family?????? YES PLEASE (it was just a small mention but it made me so happy). I'm Portuguese so I really need to meet them 🙈 PLS MS. ELENA I'M BEGGING. I've never seen Portuguese representation outside of Portuguese books 😭
I can't wait to read more from the Spanish love deception world and obviously any other books Elena Armas puts out.
Also, I'm gonna add this to my favourites list and I know they're technically part of a series and when I love a series I only put the first book in that list representing the entire series but this is a series of standalones so it technically doesn't count.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Dementia, Medical trauma, and Injury/injury detail
Minor: Violence
the_ninja_librarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
The characters were more likeable than in SLD and had a bit more depth to them: more personality, hopes and dreams than just being obsessed with each other. I mean there was plenty of that too, but it was nice to have some personality independent of that. Armas explored injury and anxiety and the shame surrounding that a little bit which was interesting to read, within the context of a relationship, if a little superficial.
Things that improved it for me: Taco the dog - a dog will always make a book better for me. And it was a nice, easy read whilst stuck at home with Covid.
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/injury detail, and Dementia
liltastypuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rosie and Lucas are both loveable characters. I especially loved Rosie, not overly sweet or perfect, and 'flawed' just enough to be relatable without bring frustrating.
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Dementia and Panic attacks/disorders
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Injury/injury detail, and Dementia
Moderate: Violence and Abandonment
juffnstuff's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/injury detail and Dementia
lifeonasofa'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
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Dementia, Injury/injury detail, and Toxic relationship
araceli1022'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
5.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Dementia
doodeedoda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Cursing, Violence, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/injury detail
amystks'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
5.0
Spoiler
I love Lucas and Rosie as a couple so much, the way the dates progressed and them attempting to hide everything from Lina was so cute.10/10 will read again
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Dementia and Panic attacks/disorders
sdupont'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
5.0
Graphic: Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Dementia and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Ableism and Sexism