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Since the book is a gender bent retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo, I decided to rewatch the movie (haha yes I’m that person! Sometimes I prefer the movie) plus a young Henry Cavill has a small role in it 😍 and I probably should have made myself a Monte Cristo sandwich just to top it off 😂.
Told from Amaya and Cayo’s POV, I thought this book was pretty fast paced. As the story progresses, both characters start to realize, that the people they knew or loved had secrets covered up by lies, blackmail and manipulation. There were a couple of twists, the ending was satisfying and I will most likely continue this series.
I also liked the diversity of the characters represented and the authors description of the local food... yum!
Told from Amaya and Cayo’s POV, I thought this book was pretty fast paced. As the story progresses, both characters start to realize, that the people they knew or loved had secrets covered up by lies, blackmail and manipulation. There were a couple of twists, the ending was satisfying and I will most likely continue this series.
I also liked the diversity of the characters represented and the authors description of the local food... yum!
First off, I love The Count it Monte Cristo. So, I was looking forward to a retelling, or a book loosely based off the story. Plus, a gender bender retelling? Even better!
This story did start out slow, and I mean sloooow. Which I usually do not mind. I love slow built plots and getting to learn about my characters and the world. However, this book was a bit hard to keep my attention, but I stuck it through because I figured the ending would make or break it for me.
I’m really glad I did because the ending was great! It was such a whirlwind and is why I gave it 4 stars because I think the ending tied a lot together and made me look forward to the next book. I do love books that build slowly up to a pretty epic ending.
I enjoyed Amaya’s and Cayo’s relationship. Cayo is just so cute and sweet, he’s just irresistible! And I loved seeing him learn that he doesn’t have to be like his father and learning the difference between what is the right thing to do and the wrong thing to do. Amaya took me a bit to warm up to, only because I’m a little biased and don’t really enjoy the whole revenge thing (even though I know that’s what the plot is all about really), but she grew on me and I enjoyed seeing her learn that not all are to blame for what happened to her and her family. I look forward to seeing what happens with them, as well as the others in the next book!
This story did start out slow, and I mean sloooow. Which I usually do not mind. I love slow built plots and getting to learn about my characters and the world. However, this book was a bit hard to keep my attention, but I stuck it through because I figured the ending would make or break it for me.
I’m really glad I did because the ending was great! It was such a whirlwind and is why I gave it 4 stars because I think the ending tied a lot together and made me look forward to the next book. I do love books that build slowly up to a pretty epic ending.
I enjoyed Amaya’s and Cayo’s relationship. Cayo is just so cute and sweet, he’s just irresistible! And I loved seeing him learn that he doesn’t have to be like his father and learning the difference between what is the right thing to do and the wrong thing to do. Amaya took me a bit to warm up to, only because I’m a little biased and don’t really enjoy the whole revenge thing (even though I know that’s what the plot is all about really), but she grew on me and I enjoyed seeing her learn that not all are to blame for what happened to her and her family. I look forward to seeing what happens with them, as well as the others in the next book!
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adventurous
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
3.5 stars. I was really into the first 2/3 of this book and then just couldn’t find the motivation to keep going. I eventually finished, but the story just lacked something in the end.
So the book was amazing, obviously, but can we talk about introductions, about the authors, and acknowledgements for a minute?
I don't know if I didn't read any of these things when I was younger because they were boring back then or because I assumed they would be, but I now almost always read them. They're typically delightful and I'm not sure if it's because I'm old now. But I can't imagine that even a young me would have been bored with reading:
I don't know if I didn't read any of these things when I was younger because they were boring back then or because I assumed they would be, but I now almost always read them. They're typically delightful and I'm not sure if it's because I'm old now. But I can't imagine that even a young me would have been bored with reading:
And thanks to you, dear reader, for picking up this book. I hope you make your fortune and punish those who've wronged you.
(But like...legally.)
(Please don't stab anyone.)