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ravenk28's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Pros: It was a decent read with big topics begin talked about through the FMC struggle of being a woman in a male dominated company.
Cons: The solution given to the main conflict had a lukewarm delivery. And in my opinion felt rushed. There should have been more than a chapter spent on this issue. Additionally, the last half of the book felt very rushed and needed another round of editing.
Overall: I give this book a 3.0 as it had good bones but the delivery fell flat for me.
Cons: The solution given to the main conflict had a lukewarm delivery. And in my opinion felt rushed. There should have been more than a chapter spent on this issue. Additionally, the last half of the book felt very rushed and needed another round of editing.
Overall: I give this book a 3.0 as it had good bones but the delivery fell flat for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Biphobia, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism and Alcohol
a_pisco's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book was the comfort hug I didn't knew I needed!
It is a cozy, slow burn, fake dating, dual POV, Latinx romance, with all the feels, connection, and care that Leonor always delivers.
Lina and Gabe are both extremely committed to their work, and put their career at the forefront for the years to come, not worrying about love for now. And that goal is what leads them to start a fake relationship, since a partnership can help boost them both in each of their companies.
But the tension was there all along, and with each 'fake' interaction, the attraction keeps growing and feelings start to develop.
Lina and Gabe are both workaholics, and when feelings start to show, they both fight it, because they believe that romance will slow their careers and stop them from reaching what they aim for professionally.
As we are already beginning to expect with Leonor's work, the communication between this two characters is #goals - they are open and honest, do regular check-ins, and discuss their emotions in a truly wonderful way.
And since I am talking about the attention to detail and the genius of Leonor's writing, I have to commend the intentional use of language about gender, the natural depiction of queerness, and the fat representation - she always nails it beautifully, and this and other topics are always depicted with care and thoughtfulness.
Machismo and misoginy play a big part in this book, being something that Lina has been fighting against her entire life, and her uncle is the ultimate depiction of the obnoxious Latino middle-aged man, who sees no-worth in a woman besides marrying and having kids, and this had me in the edge of my seat, ready to punch him at all times he showed up and opened his mouth. But unfortunately this is still a reality for a lot of families, and I think it is really well written. And the way that Gabe shows Lina that things can be different is a great way to show how it should all be in the future. Oh, and the letter and reconciliation between Lina and her father in the end make up for all the frustration along the way.
And the food, OMG, the food! Mexican and Chilean food and culture are a constant throughout the book, and they bring everything together. You will find yourself craving alfajores and wondering where you can find some in your corner of the world!
The friend-group and family dynamics in Gabe's side are amazing, and I can't wait for the next stories about this chosen family and their shenanigans.
I received an eARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review, and the opinions are all mine.
It is a cozy, slow burn, fake dating, dual POV, Latinx romance, with all the feels, connection, and care that Leonor always delivers.
Lina and Gabe are both extremely committed to their work, and put their career at the forefront for the years to come, not worrying about love for now. And that goal is what leads them to start a fake relationship, since a partnership can help boost them both in each of their companies.
But the tension was there all along, and with each 'fake' interaction, the attraction keeps growing and feelings start to develop.
Lina and Gabe are both workaholics, and when feelings start to show, they both fight it, because they believe that romance will slow their careers and stop them from reaching what they aim for professionally.
As we are already beginning to expect with Leonor's work, the communication between this two characters is #goals - they are open and honest, do regular check-ins, and discuss their emotions in a truly wonderful way.
And since I am talking about the attention to detail and the genius of Leonor's writing, I have to commend the intentional use of language about gender, the natural depiction of queerness, and the fat representation - she always nails it beautifully, and this and other topics are always depicted with care and thoughtfulness.
Machismo and misoginy play a big part in this book, being something that Lina has been fighting against her entire life, and her uncle is the ultimate depiction of the obnoxious Latino middle-aged man, who sees no-worth in a woman besides marrying and having kids, and this had me in the edge of my seat, ready to punch him at all times he showed up and opened his mouth. But unfortunately this is still a reality for a lot of families, and I think it is really well written. And the way that Gabe shows Lina that things can be different is a great way to show how it should all be in the future. Oh, and the letter and reconciliation between Lina and her father in the end make up for all the frustration along the way.
And the food, OMG, the food! Mexican and Chilean food and culture are a constant throughout the book, and they bring everything together. You will find yourself craving alfajores and wondering where you can find some in your corner of the world!
The friend-group and family dynamics in Gabe's side are amazing, and I can't wait for the next stories about this chosen family and their shenanigans.
I received an eARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review, and the opinions are all mine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Biphobia
rickireadss's review against another edition
4.5
omfg this put my heart THROUGH IT!! i simply wanted to fight catalina's family throughut the entire book BUT THE ENDING WITH HER DAD?!?!? that had me crying ngl because i know too many men who would have just continued to stay silent, but the way he communicated with her the only way he knew how :,) i was absolutely eating up the fake dating in this & all the "it's just for show" moments. GABRIEL IS SUCH A MAN!!! he is literally a golden retreiver in the streets and a daddy in the sheets i would let him tie me up ANY day of the week ;) AND LINA?!!? i LOVE that woman. she's bi. she's hot af. I WANT HER. that's it, that's the review.
⚠️: misogyny, sexism, gaslighting, ableism, biphobia
⚠️: misogyny, sexism, gaslighting, ableism, biphobia
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism and Biphobia
notsobinaryart's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I was super hesitant to pick this book up with it being a billionaire romance, but I’m so glad I did.
Sometimes characters striving to reach high career goals like CEO can be for superficial agendas like power and money, but both latiné love interests had such sweet hearts and reasons for their ambitions. While the billionaire male main character has excess wealth, we don’t see it as a personality trait like in some billionaire romances; I sometimes forgot the magnitude of his wealth until there was a charitable giving mentioned or on the occasional use on the woman love interest, but in the least showy way possible.
The love the characters felt for each other was so clear in the way they tried not to step over the other’s dreams.
The author clearly put a lot of love and care to make sure this is as inclusive of a book as it can be. As a trans disabled person, I love the attention to detail of highlighting how accessibility needs to be a feature, not an afterthought. All of the language in this book is so gender inclusive, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a romance book — especially one not centered on a queer couple — this intentional.
I loved the overall message that work isn’t the only important thing in life, as that is something I’ve had to learn over time myself.
Sometimes characters striving to reach high career goals like CEO can be for superficial agendas like power and money, but both latiné love interests had such sweet hearts and reasons for their ambitions. While the billionaire male main character has excess wealth, we don’t see it as a personality trait like in some billionaire romances; I sometimes forgot the magnitude of his wealth until there was a charitable giving mentioned or on the occasional use on the woman love interest, but in the least showy way possible.
The love the characters felt for each other was so clear in the way they tried not to step over the other’s dreams.
The author clearly put a lot of love and care to make sure this is as inclusive of a book as it can be. As a trans disabled person, I love the attention to detail of highlighting how accessibility needs to be a feature, not an afterthought. All of the language in this book is so gender inclusive, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a romance book — especially one not centered on a queer couple — this intentional.
I loved the overall message that work isn’t the only important thing in life, as that is something I’ve had to learn over time myself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting
cover2covertx's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
RTC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Ableism and Gaslighting
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