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adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
4.5/5 stars
2/5 spice
A riveting historical romance that was rich in culture and tension filled romance.
Tropes:
Grumpy/Sunshine
Princess FMC
Viscount/Scientist MMC
Friend's sister
Kidnapping/Captive
Virgin FMC
Political intrigue
He falls first
Dual POV
I loved the bantering between Isabel and Henrique. But I also really loved how Isabel grew out of her confining shell and learned to enjoy her life without compromising what was truly important to her. Her patriotism was commendable and was something that Henrique admired her for. So I'm glad she didn't sacrifice that part of herself simply because she fell in love.
Not a lot of time passes from the moment Isabel and Henrique meet, so the romance that blooms does feel a bit fast. But I am a sucker for the hero falling first, soooo I'm not mad about that, lol...
Even though this is part of an interconnected series, it reads as a standalone. I highly recommend this for anyone who loves historical romances with lots of tension. The build-up is worth it, and you'll get a few open door scenes that aren't explicitly detailed and on the shorter side.
Thank you to the author for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Political manipulation, jealousy, sexual content, misogyny
2/5 spice
A riveting historical romance that was rich in culture and tension filled romance.
Tropes:
Grumpy/Sunshine
Princess FMC
Viscount/Scientist MMC
Friend's sister
Kidnapping/Captive
Virgin FMC
Political intrigue
He falls first
Dual POV
I loved the bantering between Isabel and Henrique. But I also really loved how Isabel grew out of her confining shell and learned to enjoy her life without compromising what was truly important to her. Her patriotism was commendable and was something that Henrique admired her for. So I'm glad she didn't sacrifice that part of herself simply because she fell in love.
Not a lot of time passes from the moment Isabel and Henrique meet, so the romance that blooms does feel a bit fast. But I am a sucker for the hero falling first, soooo I'm not mad about that, lol...
Even though this is part of an interconnected series, it reads as a standalone. I highly recommend this for anyone who loves historical romances with lots of tension. The build-up is worth it, and you'll get a few open door scenes that aren't explicitly detailed and on the shorter side.
Thank you to the author for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Political manipulation, jealousy, sexual content, misogyny
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Misogyny
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