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booknerderika's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Hands down one of my new favorite books!! It was entertaining and not as predictable as I expected for a romance! I kept assuming one thing only to be surprised by something else.
Ana María & Gideon were perfect for each other. I wanted more interactions between them, but I enjoyed the overall story and didn't feel like a lot of spice was needed. Although, I do hope there is more build-up in the next book. I want more angst and close encounters. If it is going to be a slow-burn enemies to lovers (which it seems like from the hints in this book) then I need more tension between the characters.
All that being said, the spicy scene dialogue was a little cringe, but I was willing to look past that since I loved the rest of the story so much. I can't wait for book 2!
Ana María & Gideon were perfect for each other. I wanted more interactions between them, but I enjoyed the overall story and didn't feel like a lot of spice was needed. Although, I do hope there is more build-up in the next book. I want more angst and close encounters. If it is going to be a slow-burn enemies to lovers (which it seems like from the hints in this book) then I need more tension between the characters.
All that being said, the spicy scene dialogue was a little cringe, but I was willing to look past that since I loved the rest of the story so much. I can't wait for book 2!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and War
thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book was good, but not for the reasons I wanted to read it 🥴 Ana Maria and the Fox is a historical romance that focuses on three sisters who find refuge in London after the Mexican government is overrun by the French. While adjusting to her new life Ana Maria finds herself under the scrutiny of Gideon Fox, nobleman and first black member of parliament. Let’s talk pros and cons…
Pros: The Luna sisters were truly the star of this story. I loved getting to know each sister and seeing how these characters re-captured their sisterhood.
Cons: if the romance is only in the last 15% of the book can you really call it romance? Gideon was an interesting character who’s motivations were commendable, but that also made him fail as a love interest for me. He spent a good portion of the story judging Ana Maria. The marriage of convenience doesn’t take place until the last 50 pages of the book and by then it was difficult to really believe his feelings for her.
The overall writing style and characters really shined, but the execution of this book’s greatest selling points fell short for me. All I’m all I’m invested in the story of these sisters more than the romance and plan to continue the series for that reason.
Pros: The Luna sisters were truly the star of this story. I loved getting to know each sister and seeing how these characters re-captured their sisterhood.
Cons: if the romance is only in the last 15% of the book can you really call it romance? Gideon was an interesting character who’s motivations were commendable, but that also made him fail as a love interest for me. He spent a good portion of the story judging Ana Maria. The marriage of convenience doesn’t take place until the last 50 pages of the book and by then it was difficult to really believe his feelings for her.
The overall writing style and characters really shined, but the execution of this book’s greatest selling points fell short for me. All I’m all I’m invested in the story of these sisters more than the romance and plan to continue the series for that reason.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Colonisation, and War
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
This is a hard one to rate, but a fun one to read nonetheless. Due to the identities of the main characters we have a lot of politics (and frankly some racism) at the forefront of the story. This caused the romance to start out almost as an instalove moment, but I do think the couple had several opportunities to connect, banter, and show their tenderness towards one another. Ana Maria and her sisters grow closer over their time in Europe, being able to be away from their father and his controlling tendencies, they learn who they are and stand proudly in that, which I loved. What didn't work for me, was the repetitive nature and the plot's slow going nature until around 60% into the book. I spent most of the book questioning how these two were even going to be able to get together and then when the catalyst arrived it seemed sort of out of nowhere and rushed. The characters really are the kindest (and some are the cruelest) however, so I'm considering continuing the series for sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Slavery, and War
hailstorm3812's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This book was very cute, very sweet, and very boring. It was about 30% longer than it needed to be any didn't really have a plot. The last quarter of the book was interesting and I wish we could h ave gotten that earlier and done more of it. I also felt like the stakes of the book were difficult given that they weren't solutions that fictional characters could or did solve so the stakes have to be emotional and it didn't quite hit for me. I did love her relationship with her sisters and may read more for that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Racism and Kidnapping
Minor: Slavery, Religious bigotry, Colonisation, and War
jackiepreston's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, Slavery, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Death of parent, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, and Classism
katelynnelawson's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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? No
3.75
While it suffers from pacing issues, this slow-burniest of romances between Ana María, a Mexican heiress who has flex Mexico during the French occupation and must lie low due to her connections, and Gideon, an up-and-coming Member of Parliament who must remain scandal-free, is satisfyingly sweet with a steamy finale.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Kidnapping, and Colonisation
Minor: Slavery, Murder, War, and Classism
sydapel's review
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.75
If you read Adriana Herrera's latest series and/or want to explore more of how BIPOC characters were existing in HistRom spaces that tend to white dominant, I highly recommend this. It has a very good balance of history, character and dramatic plot. I do wish that the sister relationship dynamics had been better developed, but overall a really solid read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, Kidnapping, Colonisation, and War
gabyscozylibrary's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
slow-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
I was so excited to read this book when I read the description and saw the stunning cover (even though she’s missing her knuckles lol).
This is my first time reading historical romance, so I’m not sure if they’re all supposed to be more slow-paced than typical contemporary romances. This book was a SLOW-BURN for sure. I definitely enjoyed all the pining but I was so ready for Ana and Gideon to finally get together!! (BUT when they get together it’s so good!)
I loved the inclusivity and diversity of the characters and could relate to each the Luna sisters so much, (even though I’m not a Mexican Heiress lol).
I guess my rating is based on how much I enjoyed this book. I really liked it but there were times I was bored and wanted to skip the history parts and jump to the romance. It was a good book and I would recommend but only if you’re into historical-romance and enjoy slow burns 🔥
Excited for book 2 :)
This is my first time reading historical romance, so I’m not sure if they’re all supposed to be more slow-paced than typical contemporary romances. This book was a SLOW-BURN for sure. I definitely enjoyed all the pining but I was so ready for Ana and Gideon to finally get together!! (BUT when they get together it’s so good!)
I loved the inclusivity and diversity of the characters and could relate to each the Luna sisters so much, (even though I’m not a Mexican Heiress lol).
I guess my rating is based on how much I enjoyed this book. I really liked it but there were times I was bored and wanted to skip the history parts and jump to the romance. It was a good book and I would recommend but only if you’re into historical-romance and enjoy slow burns 🔥
Excited for book 2 :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Slavery, War, and Classism
Minor: Murder
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Rating: 4/5 stars
Ana María and her sisters have fled to London from Mexico for their safety during the French occupation in 1863. Against both of their better judgment, Ana María begins to fall for handsome member of Parliament Gideon Fox, but the two fight to keep a lid on their attraction—until political forces push them together once and for all.
I really loved the concept of this one, which is a Victorian romance with super diverse characters that deals with aspects of history I was previously unfamiliar with and excited to learn more about. Overall, I found this to be fun and a relatively quick read—I got through most of it in a single sitting. I also LOVED the commentary about race, class, colorism, colonialism, and politics in this era in general.
That said, I also found myself wanting a bit “more” somehow—this is a slow burn in the extreme (the action doesn’t really pick up until nearly 200 pages in, in my opinion) and there were some aspects of the plot where I really needed to suspend my disbelief.
Still, I liked the characters, and I find myself really looking forward to both of Ana María’s sisters’ books, based on the hints and foreshadowing we got here. On balance, I’d definitely recommend picking this up if it sounds interesting to you!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: diverse historical romance; political themes; “my wife”
CW: Kidnapping/violence; sexism; racism; mentions of slavery
Ana María and her sisters have fled to London from Mexico for their safety during the French occupation in 1863. Against both of their better judgment, Ana María begins to fall for handsome member of Parliament Gideon Fox, but the two fight to keep a lid on their attraction—until political forces push them together once and for all.
I really loved the concept of this one, which is a Victorian romance with super diverse characters that deals with aspects of history I was previously unfamiliar with and excited to learn more about. Overall, I found this to be fun and a relatively quick read—I got through most of it in a single sitting. I also LOVED the commentary about race, class, colorism, colonialism, and politics in this era in general.
That said, I also found myself wanting a bit “more” somehow—this is a slow burn in the extreme (the action doesn’t really pick up until nearly 200 pages in, in my opinion) and there were some aspects of the plot where I really needed to suspend my disbelief.
Still, I liked the characters, and I find myself really looking forward to both of Ana María’s sisters’ books, based on the hints and foreshadowing we got here. On balance, I’d definitely recommend picking this up if it sounds interesting to you!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: diverse historical romance; political themes; “my wife”
CW: Kidnapping/violence; sexism; racism; mentions of slavery
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Death of parent, and War
karty_v's review
slow-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? No
4.0
Historical Romance.
Slow Burn.
Closed door romance (1 descriptive sex scene).
Marriage of Convenience BUT they actually love each other
Slow Burn.
Closed door romance (1 descriptive sex scene).
Marriage of Convenience BUT they actually love each other
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Slavery and War