Alienor’s nationality leaves openings for the author to comment on sociopolitical issues, such as medical care in the U.S. and the politicization of daily life. The scenes addressing racism and violence can feel overstated and preachy, but the story’s poignant, emotional aspects shine through. Alienor is appealing and sympathetic, a devoted mother credibly trying to reconcile her confident work persona with her self-doubts about romantic partnership with a younger man who appears to have nothing in common with her. (And when readers first meet her, she’s throwing down an impromptu rap at a karaoke night out with her team.)
Alienor and Wesley’s life together is not fully developed, but rather revealed through snapshots; toward the end, these become somewhat rushed and cliché. Alienor’s hesitance and uncertainty about embarking on a relationship with confident and handsome Wesley, and his certainty about being with her, are well developed, sweet, and romantic, and their continued attraction to one another is well sustained. Flirty banter, hot sex, and sincere affection make this a book romance fans will enjoy.
Takeaway: This socially conscious romance weaves together cross-cultural relationships, race, parenthood, work, and other issues.
Great for fans of: Jasmine Guillory’s The Wedding Date, Tamara Gregory’s Passport Diaries.
Production grades
Cover: B
Design and typography: B
Illustrations: N/A
Editing: B
Marketing copy: B+
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆5 out of 5 stars.
· 6 days ago
Humor And Romance
Loved the authenticity of the mother's challenges. Very humorously told love story framed by serial society issues subjects very actual. Very fresh.
An Important Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2020
This book covers topics that are important to discuss. I loved the character development and how realistic the characters were. Highly recommend to those who want to read about things currently happening in the world today.
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆5 out of 5 stars.
Humor And Romance
Funny and emotional. A love story with character and sentiment.Very actual.
Congrats. Loved it!
A very fresh and solid love story with character and sentiment unfolding on the background of very important society issues. What defines us as women? As men? Where we are born from? Or what we achieve? Is it in the end Fate or will?
by MARIA M. on September 1, 2020
☆☆☆☆☆5 out of 5 stars.
· 9 days ago
A Page Turner
A contemporary story of today. A page turner, of a romantic story of our times.
I truly enjoyed reading it.