Reviews with content warning for Gun violence - Ana María and the Fox

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!

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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.

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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.

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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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hopeful 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? No

4.0

Cute romance set in the 1800s in London. A trio of Mexican sisters are sent to live in London to escape the war in Mexico with France. I enjoyed the characters and plot.

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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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4.25

I really liked this!! For some reason this took me longer than I thought it would and maybe wasn’t as engaged as I would’ve liked but overall I had a good time with this and really liked Ana and Fox together :)
I also think this was a solid series starter and I’m excited to hopefully read the other Luna sisters stories when those come out

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