Synopsis
It’s been Dr. Socorro “Corrie” Mejía’s goal to lead an expedition deep into the Mexican jungle in search of the long-lost remains of her ancestor, Chimalli, an ancient warrior of the Aztec empire. But when she is invited to join an all-expenses-paid dig to do just that, Corrie is sure it’s too good to be true.
As the world-renowned expert on Chimalli, Corrie should be leading the expedition, not sharing the glory with her disgustingly handsome nemesis. But Dr. Ford Matthews has been finding new ways to best her since they were in grad school. Ford certainly isn’t thrilled either—the last thing he needs is a reminder of their rocky past.
But as the dig begins, it becomes clear they’ll need to work together when they realize a thief is lurking around their campsite, forcing the pair to keep their discoveries under wraps. With money-hungry artifact smugglers, the Mexican authorities, and the lies between them closing in, there’s only one way this all ends—explosively.
Rating
★★★
Introduction
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Thoughts
This was cute, but quite two-dimensional. I would have liked more showing and less telling in terms of writing style. I felt like the characters were caricatures—just way too overdone, especially due to the plethora of race and gender references. If I had taken a drink each time I came across the word “vibrator” while reading this book, I would have been absolutely smashed by the end. It was all too repetitive and silly for me, even though I expected it to be a fun take on Indiana Jones.
I grew up on Indiana Jones, so I was hoping for an action-filled plot and main characters with undeniable chemistry. This one gets a weak three from me, as it just didn’t deliver enough substance. The book is a quick and pleasant read, though.
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