Reviews

An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera

addydeejreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring tense 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

chanicecruz93's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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

mavo567's review

inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

literarykaylee's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

webbsusa's review against another edition

3.0

I loved the first book in this series and was so excited for this one, but honestly, it was a bit of a letdown. The most significant issue was pacing. I felt like things didn’t really get started until the 50% mark; the first half of the book dragged. Cora was another issue. The inconsistency of her character was too much. Honestly, Manuela deserved better.

What I liked: the growth of Manuela, the friendship of the Leonas, and the portrayal of the lesbian community in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. That was fascinating! Very hot sex scenes. Gorgeous cover.

Thanks to the publisher for providing an eARC via NetGalley.

webbsusa's review

3.0

3.5 stars, rounded down.

I loved the first book in this series and was so excited for this one, but honestly, it was a bit of a letdown. The most significant issue was pacing. I felt like things didn’t really get started until the 50% mark; the first half of the book dragged. Cora was another issue. The inconsistency of her character was too much. Honestly, Manuela deserved better. Yes, Cora got there eventually, but ugh.

What I liked: the growth of Manuela, the friendship of the Leonas, and the portrayal of the lesbian community in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. That was fascinating! Very hot sex scenes (though also disappointingly off the page at times? Read it and you’ll see). Gorgeous cover.

Thanks to the publisher for providing an eARC via NetGalley. In spite of my somewhat tepid review, I do recommend reading.

l_d_star's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

00leah00's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

blankster3's review

4.5

This book was surprisingly good. I think more people should read this. Its a cute story and well researched. I could actually see the characters staying together whitch is rare. 

kiaw's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.0