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rhymesandprose'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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, and Kidnapping
Minor: Emotional abuse, Murder, Colonisation, and War
heather_freshparchment's review
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Racism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, and Classism
kaitrates's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
I'll continue with the series, not only because I do enjoy de la Rosa's writing but also because I'm so eager to see Gabby and Isa fall so hard for these men who *supposedly* drive them nuts. Though, if Isa doesn't get a library scene I will be BIG mad lol. I think I'll enjoy book 2 more both because its got enemies to lovers vibes and also because I'll go in knowing what to expect re: the breakdown of history vs romance.
All in all I do recommend this book and am so excited for more and more publishing houses to *finally* sign more authors of color for histroms. Here's to this continuing and growing, giving space to tell the stories that constantly get swept under the rug.
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Colonisation
Moderate: Sexual content and Kidnapping
Minor: Violence
Colorismmari1532's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
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!!
Graphic: Racism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual content
One of the main characters has a drug slipped into their drinkhazelgirl21's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Slavery and War
amberinpieces'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
3.5
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual content, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Slavery, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
shannnne_reads_words's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Sexual content
yourbookishbff'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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual content, Slavery, Colonisation, and War
booknerderika's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
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!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and War
ashleycmms'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? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Slavery, and War