'Stolen Dreams' by Robyn Nyx is set in the world of Mexican drug cartels, where escaping the clutches of the drug lords is a dream to which few can aspire. Luca Romera has been betrayed and finds herself trapped on a drug farm, with little prospect of a free life. Marissa Vargas, the beautiful and kind daughter of the cartel boss, has her own reasons for wanting out. But freedom seems just as elusive for her. As the pair become entwined in a fight for survival, they must rely on each other, and hope that they can flee before anyone finds out. Will their growing feelings for each other be enough to keep their dreams alive? And will they ever break free from the desperation and fear of life under Marissa's evil father?
We can always rely on Robyn Nyx to ramp up the tension, and this story was no exception. The suspense was immense and I couldn't put it down. She pitched the fear of living under the drug lords perfectly. It was brutal and scary, and individuals meant nothing to those making money from their labour. I could feel the sense of hopelessness in those forced to toil in the fields.
The relationship between Marissa and Luca was intense, emotional, and so passionate. It's the best written love story between any of her characters. I've read all of her books so far and this tops them all. It felt so real and immersive from the start. Being forced to share a plan for escape pulled the women together, but the attraction was already there, and grew stronger as they fought to survive the carnage.
I also appreciated the various 'Easter Eggs' scattered throughout the story. If you're a fan of lesfic, you'll pick up on those quickly. A brilliant story I can see myself going back to again and again.
I was given this ARC to review.
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