Reviews with content warning for Classism - Ana María and the Fox

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I listened to this audiobook through my library via the Libby app.

Brief Summary: As France continues its aggressive occupation, Ana María Luna Valdés and her sisters have been sent by their father from Mexico to relatives in England. Upon arriving in London Ana Maria attempts to make her father proud, but the longer she is away from home she begins to enjoy the less restrictive nature of her daily life.

Gideon Fox is a young member of Parliament attempting to end British support for the Atlantic slave trade. As he attempts to secure the final vote he needs to pass the resolution he meets Ana Maria. Gideon's passion peaks Ana Maria's interest.

As events unfold Ana Maria learns to follow her heart as much as her head and Gideon learns that love can only make him stronger.

Thoughts: This is one of my new favourite historical romance novels. De la Rosa is an incredible writer and I loved every aspect of this book from the writing, to the plot, to the characters.

The way that Ana Maria and her sisters grow as individuals and in their relationships with one another was beautiful and I am so happy that each of them is going to be getting their own books.

I enjoyed how Ana Maria learned new political ideas while in London and through her association with Gideon. Her growth was both interesting and heartening to see.

Gideon was also such a dreamy male character. The strength of his convictions was admirable and the way there was a slow burn between him and Ana Maria was so swoony.

I would highly recommend this book!!

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crystalisreading's review against another edition

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adventurous informative lighthearted

Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

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amberinpieces's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional informative 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

3.5

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jackiepreston's review against another edition

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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

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katelynnelawson's review against another edition

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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.

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gaby_readsss's review against another edition

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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 :)

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purplepenning's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Dutiful eldest daughter and Mexican heiress Ana María Luna doesn't expect to find a taste of freedom in the rigid high society of Victorian England. When she and her sisters are sent to England to escape the invading French forces in Mexico City, however, she discovers that she has also escaped the domineering control of her politically ambitious father. She relishes the opportunity to discover who she is when her life isn't dictated to her. One thing she knows — she does not want to fall for a politically ambitious Englishman, so the intriguing spark she feels around the somber Mr. Fox must be ignored.

As much a well-researched historical novel as it is a slow-burn romance, ANA MARÍA AND THE FOX does some heavy lifting for the books that will follow it, but the patient reader will have their rewards. You'll find dances and house parties and Bridgerton vibes with Latin American color, a glimpse of some world affairs during the U.S. Civil War, dastardly plots and adventurous action, a wedding night that's worth the wait, and a teaser for some intrigue to come in the next Luna sister book!

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what_karla_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

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