A review by curiouser_books
Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

What I loved: I loved Corrie from page one. She is smart, good at her job ... and not as respected as she should be because she's female. What a relatable character. Oh, and she had a crush on a guy in grad school who never made and move and then pulled the rug out from under her next steps in her career. And of course, they are working together now. Honestly, the step up was well done, the story was sweet and exciting, and nothing was overly corny.

What I didn't love: Ugh, I hated the misunderstanding/lying trope. It's my least favorite of all the romance tropes. It was handled better than usual, but it still isn't my favorite. Actually I can't think of anything I honestly didn't like, this is one of the better romances I've read in the last year.

Who I'm recommending this to: Ooo, anyone who loves adventure with their romance, this was fun, sexy, and exciting. I think lovers of well done romance will like this too (like, say people who prefer Emily Henry).

Also, this isn't overly graphic in terms of spice, but rather tension-building throughout. More talk, less specifics. Which is exactly what I want, but if you're looking for more graphic descriptions, this probably won't check that box for you.