A review by le3713
The Spanish Love Deception, by Elena Armas
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This one fell short of the very high bar set by all the hype. There was plenty to enjoy, but I felt it needed a significant amount of editing. I love romance novels, and yet I found myself skimming through overwrought scenes. There were also some aspects of character development and power dynamics that bothered me.
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual content, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Cancer, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent