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ruthiedr89's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Cancer and Grief
emfass's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.25
This was my first M/M romance and it was just wonderful. Nesto and Jude were so sweet (and hot) together; I loved watching their relationship grow. Also loved the discussion of food and culture, representation of the day-to-day struggles immigrants face, and the community and family Adriana Herrera created around the two main characters. I'm definitely intrigued to read the rest of the series and get to know the other friends' stories as well!
Very mild spoiler:
One of my favorite things about this story was that the relationship conflict, though influenced by external events in the characters' lives, was ultimately internal to the relationship between Nesto and Jude. It felt grounded in something that could very much happen in real life. I also appreciated that the "grand gesture" at the end, though it certainly was a gesture, felt absolutely in line with Nesto's character and was ultimately about showing up for somebody in a very real way. I often struggle with the outlandish ways many romance novels end, and this was refreshing and so so great.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, and Grief
caseythereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Homophobia, Racism, Xenophobia, Grief, and Religious bigotry