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ayo716's review against another edition
4.0
Refreshing! Anytime a story is rooted in Africa or the Caribbean my interest is instantly peaked. After downloading and reading the sample, I was hooked. Kofi and Dahlia’s story is solid. My only complaint is adding the secondary conflict so late in the story. I hope Delaney Diamond continues with this series, we need more.
muffreads42's review against another edition
5.0
Good story!!
Dahlia hid her son from his father Prince Kofi. Dahlia was fierce when it came to protecting her son. I loved the story. It part of a series and I'm looking forward to reading more of it.
Dahlia hid her son from his father Prince Kofi. Dahlia was fierce when it came to protecting her son. I loved the story. It part of a series and I'm looking forward to reading more of it.
lanidacey's review
2.0
2.5, to be fair. This book has so much potential. SO MUCH POTENTIAL! There's interesting conflict between the two main characters, and I like the fictional kingdom of Zamibia that Delaney Diamond created. She does a good job at fleshing out the history, politics and traditions of the country. There's also a decent mystery that she does a pretty good job of setting up (even if the culprit is fairly obvious from the get go).
The book's main weakness, though, is there is just too much going on in too little space. Kofi, Prince of Zamibia, comes to the U.S. to claim his son, and ultimately, his son's mother, Dahlia. He still thinks that Dahlia is a thief who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his family. So, already, we got a secret baby and a second-chance romance brewing.
After he shows up and demands custody of their son, Dahlia is put in the position to either marry Kofi and move to Zamibia (to legitimize their son's claim to the throne) or be separated from her son forever while she fights Kofi in the courts. (She's also forced to do what Kofi says because she knows that he can just take their son out of the country with no repercussion. Thanks, diplomatic immunity!) Now, we got a marriage of convenience in the mix.
That's a lot it messy conflict and emotions to be juggling. It's great conflict, tbh! And I was looking forward to reading as these two characters work through their past hurts and learn to trust one another. But, I didn't get that. Instead, they just go on about how *~*~*~*HAWT*~*~*~* the other is and how they missed the sex, and suddenly they're spouting "I love you"s to each other. Everything just gets wrapped up, neat and tidy. It's v. unsatisfying.
Also,
This wasn't a terrible book, but I would have loved it more if I had felt closer to the characters. I'll still probably check out the next one. Angela and Andres have less baggage, which should hopefully mean a less complicated love story.
The book's main weakness, though, is there is just too much going on in too little space. Kofi, Prince of Zamibia, comes to the U.S. to claim his son, and ultimately, his son's mother, Dahlia. He still thinks that Dahlia is a thief who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his family. So, already, we got a secret baby and a second-chance romance brewing.
After he shows up and demands custody of their son, Dahlia is put in the position to either marry Kofi and move to Zamibia (to legitimize their son's claim to the throne) or be separated from her son forever while she fights Kofi in the courts. (She's also forced to do what Kofi says because she knows that he can just take their son out of the country with no repercussion. Thanks, diplomatic immunity!) Now, we got a marriage of convenience in the mix.
That's a lot it messy conflict and emotions to be juggling. It's great conflict, tbh! And I was looking forward to reading as these two characters work through their past hurts and learn to trust one another. But, I didn't get that. Instead, they just go on about how *~*~*~*HAWT*~*~*~* the other is and how they missed the sex, and suddenly they're spouting "I love you"s to each other. Everything just gets wrapped up, neat and tidy. It's v. unsatisfying.
Also,
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there are two different mystery story lines in this short novel. One involves the royals' messy familial drama and another involves sabotage by a foreign business. The second one is completely obvious and very unnecessary. It takes up time that could be better focused on the main relationships.This wasn't a terrible book, but I would have loved it more if I had felt closer to the characters. I'll still probably check out the next one. Angela and Andres have less baggage, which should hopefully mean a less complicated love story.
amakaazie's review
4.0
Nice and easy read. Enjoyed it. A mixture of ‘Coming To America’ and ‘Black Panther’ with some suspense. I loved the chemistry between Kofi and Dalhia.
I can’t wait for more of the series. I’m always partial to romance novels set in Africa.
I can’t wait for more of the series. I’m always partial to romance novels set in Africa.
muffreadsreview71's review
5.0
Good story!!
Dahlia hid her son from his father Prince Kofi. Dahlia was fierce when it came to protecting her son. I loved the story. It part of a series and I'm looking forward to reading more of it.
Dahlia hid her son from his father Prince Kofi. Dahlia was fierce when it came to protecting her son. I loved the story. It part of a series and I'm looking forward to reading more of it.
annie26's review
4.0
This was pretty good. Not as good as some of Ms Diamond’s previous work but good nonetheless. The amalgamation of different African names and cultures in this made up African territory wasn’t my favourite part but I appreciate this authors boldness. She’s always doing something new and exciting and that’s why she’s one of my favourites.
ayo1922's review
4.0
Refreshing! Anytime a story is rooted in Africa or the Caribbean my interest is instantly peaked. After downloading and reading the sample, I was hooked. Kofi and Dahlia’s story is solid. My only complaint is adding the secondary conflict so late in the story. I hope Delaney Diamond continues with this series, we need more.
liseylovesbooks's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5