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A review by stephsbooktalk
Temple of Swoon by Jo Segura
4.5
Thank you so much to the author Jo Segura for gifting me an advance copy of the physical book!
Thank you also to Berkley Romance for the advance ebook!
This book will be out January 7th.
"I think someone's jealous"
"What makes you so sure?"
"Because I'd be jealous if someone else was kissing you, too."
Raiders of the Lost Heart was Jo Segura's debut that came out last December and I really enjoyed that one! So I was excited to learn that we were going to be getting a new one in this same universe. This is a stand alone book but there are characters mentioned from the first book but I think Segura did a well enough job explaining the characters and their dynamics should you want to jump right into this one. But one thing that is in common between the two books: strong female characters in a male dominated world.
Now my memory of the MMC in Raiders is very foggy so I am hoping I am correct in saying that Rafael/Rafa was way more swoonier than Ford. The chemistry between him and Miri was strong from the very beginning. Their banter was so good but especially good when they first met. Their paths end up crossing when they ended up working on the same expedition.
"I haven't done anything remarkable. I'm about as boring as they come."
"Pringles, you're anything but boring."
My heart went out to Miri because all she wanted was to be taken seriously. She wanted to prove to everyone especially to her mentor Corrie (from the first book) that she could handle being the team lead. She had so much riding on this expedition and no one knew but her that her job was at risk if it did not succeed.
Rafael on the other hand was feeling the familial pressure from his father to make sure Miri did not succeed in the expedition. And boy do they have some set backs! Rafa's mother is from the area where they are exploring and he is hoping to be able to connect with those who might have knew her. He is hoping this is his last big mission with his employer as he wants to pursue writing novels full time. There's a pretty big reveal that happens that shakes both Miri and Rafa to the core but more so Rafa.
This book has action, family drama, spicy scenes and just such a good time!
PS - Once again this cover art is GORGEOUS!!!!
Thank you also to Berkley Romance for the advance ebook!
This book will be out January 7th.
"I think someone's jealous"
"What makes you so sure?"
"Because I'd be jealous if someone else was kissing you, too."
Raiders of the Lost Heart was Jo Segura's debut that came out last December and I really enjoyed that one! So I was excited to learn that we were going to be getting a new one in this same universe. This is a stand alone book but there are characters mentioned from the first book but I think Segura did a well enough job explaining the characters and their dynamics should you want to jump right into this one. But one thing that is in common between the two books: strong female characters in a male dominated world.
Now my memory of the MMC in Raiders is very foggy so I am hoping I am correct in saying that Rafael/Rafa was way more swoonier than Ford. The chemistry between him and Miri was strong from the very beginning. Their banter was so good but especially good when they first met. Their paths end up crossing when they ended up working on the same expedition.
"I haven't done anything remarkable. I'm about as boring as they come."
"Pringles, you're anything but boring."
My heart went out to Miri because all she wanted was to be taken seriously. She wanted to prove to everyone especially to her mentor Corrie (from the first book) that she could handle being the team lead. She had so much riding on this expedition and no one knew but her that her job was at risk if it did not succeed.
Rafael on the other hand was feeling the familial pressure from his father to make sure Miri did not succeed in the expedition. And boy do they have some set backs! Rafa's mother is from the area where they are exploring and he is hoping to be able to connect with those who might have knew her. He is hoping this is his last big mission with his employer as he wants to pursue writing novels full time. There's a pretty big reveal that happens that shakes both Miri and Rafa to the core but more so Rafa.
This book has action, family drama, spicy scenes and just such a good time!
PS - Once again this cover art is GORGEOUS!!!!