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A review by jess_justmaybeperfect
Isabel and the Rogue by Liana De la Rosa
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Isabel and the Rogue is a spy vs spy, rivals to lovers, wallflower and rake, historical romance.
Isabel Luna Valdés is in England after escaping Mexico with her sisters during the French occupation. Isabel is also a spy for the Mexican government and meets Captain Sirius Dawson while searching a British aristocrat’s office.
Sirius is a charming rake. But that is not all. A veteran of the Crimean war, Sirius struggles with his memories and his fame. His need to give back sees him build his country home into a community for other veterans and work for the home office.
As Sirius and Isabel continue to cross paths a friendship, respect, attraction, and love grow.
When Isabel finally gets the chance to return to Mexico, Sirius must decide what that means for him and for their relationship.
This is an adventurous, funny, very sexy, inclusive, interesting, diverse, and moving story. And it’s so romantic.
Plus you get colonization and museum critiques, references to and use of gorgeous poetry and literature, respect for language diversity, a hot air balloon ride, and women who speak up for themselves. And this cover! 😍😍
Highly recommend!
Isabel Luna Valdés is in England after escaping Mexico with her sisters during the French occupation. Isabel is also a spy for the Mexican government and meets Captain Sirius Dawson while searching a British aristocrat’s office.
Sirius is a charming rake. But that is not all. A veteran of the Crimean war, Sirius struggles with his memories and his fame. His need to give back sees him build his country home into a community for other veterans and work for the home office.
As Sirius and Isabel continue to cross paths a friendship, respect, attraction, and love grow.
When Isabel finally gets the chance to return to Mexico, Sirius must decide what that means for him and for their relationship.
This is an adventurous, funny, very sexy, inclusive, interesting, diverse, and moving story. And it’s so romantic.
Plus you get colonization and museum critiques, references to and use of gorgeous poetry and literature, respect for language diversity, a hot air balloon ride, and women who speak up for themselves. And this cover! 😍😍
Highly recommend!
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism
Minor: War