A review by literaryintersections
An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera

emotional funny informative 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

5.0

This is one of the best sapphic historical romance books out there. I said it. I won’t take it back. Adriana Herrera is bringing it and Las Leonas are fucking back.

Manuela and Cora are hot. They are swoony and sexy and funny. Their love is only matched by the personal growth each of them experience throughout the story. And they are surrounded by beautiful found family that makes this the perfect book for me to share on the eve of my best friends wedding to her wonderful fiancée.

The Leonas have lodged in my heart, I think because the way they feel about each other is the way I feel about my best friend - I value her passion and love, I want the world for her, I have loved seeing her grow and become a joyous strong person. And that’s Aurora and Luz Alana with Manuela. Their friendship grounds the entire story, and is mirrored in the friendships Cora has with Cassie and Fred.

Yea there’s awesome spice, great history, and a complex story. But the friendships and the love between Manu and Cora are what shines for me.
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