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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
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
thelittlesnowdrop's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I was so excited to read this - finally a Latin story in a Victoria era! 💃🏻
Something I did enjoy was the historical fiction aspect! It's a step & I love that.
Character wise, I did like the Luna Sisters and Gideon Fox. I hardly remember the others. In general, it was difficult for me to connect with any of the characters, something I really value in stories. As for the villain, this kind of isn't revealed until towards the end of the story. I think this would have made more sense if this was revealed towards the middle.
As for Ana Maria and Gideon Fox, it was really hard for me to believe their romance. I don't even think they really knew each other (which is fair given the circumstances), but even in their inconvenience of getting married, I still don't believe it idk 😭 I also can't tell if "little wife" is endearing or not lol.
If you're in the mood for an easy read with some diversity & historical fiction, this is your book. All in all, I still liked this book enough to finish it. When the second Luna Sisters novel is released I will be reading! 🙇🏻♀️📖
Something I did enjoy was the historical fiction aspect! It's a step & I love that.
Character wise, I did like the Luna Sisters and Gideon Fox. I hardly remember the others. In general, it was difficult for me to connect with any of the characters, something I really value in stories. As for the villain, this kind of isn't revealed until towards the end of the story. I think this would have made more sense if this was revealed towards the middle.
If you're in the mood for an easy read with some diversity & historical fiction, this is your book. All in all, I still liked this book enough to finish it. When the second Luna Sisters novel is released I will be reading! 🙇🏻♀️📖
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
vel629vet's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I wanted to like this more than I did, but I think I’ve realized regency-era romances just aren’t my thing. The burn is too slow and the plot is too non-existent. The best part about this book is the audiobook narrator because I got to hear all of the Spanish in her beautiful accent. Other than that, this was decidedly ‘meh.’
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Slavery
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
I’m torn between 3..0-3.75. I loved the historical elements and the explanation at the end given by the author. The 1800’s was not immune to colonization and the sheer fact the characters addressed this was great. I do think the pacing was a little uneven, we don’t really get the romance feel until about halfway into the book and the spice /sexy parts about 80% into it. I’m looking forward to Isabel and Gabby’s books though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Racism and Colonisation
purplepenning's review against another edition
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!
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!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Racism, Slavery, and War
briely's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Racism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Colonisation
shaipanda's review against another edition
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
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Sexism, and War
Minor: Slavery, Alcohol, and Colonisation
Also brief colorist sentiments towards a side character that is called out in the book and discussed and also emotionally neglectful and distant parenting discussedsupermommy811's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, and Classism
Minor: Racism