Fascinating Historical Fiction

Our Last Days in Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This was my first book by this author and I don’t think it will be my last. It was heartfelt and wonderfully told also. It was a definite 5 star read for me and the romance, the family drama, everything was amazing. My favorite storyline or characters, in particular, were Isabel and Diego.
I didn’t know until I was in the middle of reading this, but apparently, this is part of a series, but I didn’t feel lost at all reading this as a stand-alone. The story is about a mother, and her two daughters and their stories so there are 3 different, dramatic, and moving stories for 3 different characters. I did lose track or focus a few times with which character and story were what, but I was able to figure it out and get things straightened out quick enough.
The main focus and character was mostly on Isabel, who when they notice that her sister, Beatriz, disappears goes to Spain to search for and find her. When Isabel arrives she finds and meets up with Diego, who is a friend/acquaintance of her sister, Beatriz, and helps her with finding her sister. Isabel’s journey with figuring out where her sister is and what’s going on with her sister’s role in espionage leads her to meet others like Diego, find and figure out more about herself, who she is, what she wants, of her family’s history and how everything leads to them being who they are and living the lives they are. The other characters and their stories are of her sister, Beatriz, with her being involved in espionage, and of Isabel’s mother, Alicia, and her voyage from Cuba to Spain. It also focuses on how both mother and her daughters have to decide between following their hearts and their family’s expectations. The romance is swoon-worthy and the story is an emotional rollercoaster ride that enlightens and enriches your mind.
If you enjoy Chanel Cleeton’s work, historical fiction, family sagas or the like then make sure to check this one out. It’s a fascinating story that keeps you engrossed and captivates your attention from start to finish. Thanks so much to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for letting me read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.



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