An insightful historical fiction filled with suspense and intrigue. I learned so much about the relationship between Cuba and the US. The writing was wonderful. To me, it was the perfect balance of historical with fiction and story. And I don't think I have ever saved so many quote references from a fiction book that I was reading for pleasure.

One of my favourite passages is:

'I worry I'm surrounded by mad-men who desire to burn the world down without thought for the consequences of their actions, without regard for all the innocent lives that will be charred by the flames" (p. 109)

and also:

"You never know what's to come. That is the beauty of life. If everything happened the way we wished, the way we planned, we'd miss out on the best parts, the unexpected pleasures." (p. 313)

I can’t wait to read more by this author and the rest of the books in the Cuba saga. Honestly, it was a very memorable reading experience for me.