A review by thirdeyeangel23
Ana María and the Fox by Liana De la Rosa

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This book was good, but not for the reasons I wanted to read it 🥴 Ana Maria and the Fox is a historical romance that focuses on three sisters who find refuge in London after the Mexican government is overrun by the French. While adjusting to her new life Ana Maria finds herself under the scrutiny of Gideon Fox, nobleman and first black member of parliament. Let’s talk pros and cons…
Pros: The Luna sisters were truly the star of this story. I loved getting to know each sister and seeing how these characters re-captured their sisterhood.
Cons: if the romance is only in the last 15% of the book can you really call it romance? Gideon was an interesting character who’s motivations were commendable, but that also made him fail as a love interest for me. He spent a good portion of the story judging Ana Maria. The marriage of convenience doesn’t take place until the last 50 pages of the book and by then it was difficult to really believe his feelings for her. 
The overall writing style and characters really shined, but the execution of this book’s greatest selling points fell short for me. All I’m all I’m invested in the story of these sisters more than the romance and plan to continue the series for that reason.
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