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whatshawnareads's review against another edition
5.0
I only regret that I jumped right into this book without having read the previous ones in the series. It works fine as a stand alone, but seeing the cameo's from the previous couples and references to past events made me wish I had the full story.
Adriana Herrera wrote complex characters who aren't going to be "fixed" by finding love, who have to work for their happy ending, and who have to have hard conversations in order to be together. Easton and Patrice have very real conversations about their different backgrounds and what that means for them to be together, while also recognizing their own flaws and the things they still have to learn. I just love that Herrera could write an interracial couple in today's tense society without making everything seem to be magically fixed once they're together.
Thanks to Carina Press and Netgalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Audio: I had to triple check, but there is a single narrator for this dual POV book, but he is able to seamlessly and consistently narrate in different voices for Easton's and Patrice's POVs and speech.
Adriana Herrera wrote complex characters who aren't going to be "fixed" by finding love, who have to work for their happy ending, and who have to have hard conversations in order to be together. Easton and Patrice have very real conversations about their different backgrounds and what that means for them to be together, while also recognizing their own flaws and the things they still have to learn. I just love that Herrera could write an interracial couple in today's tense society without making everything seem to be magically fixed once they're together.
Thanks to Carina Press and Netgalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Audio: I had to triple check, but there is a single narrator for this dual POV book, but he is able to seamlessly and consistently narrate in different voices for Easton's and Patrice's POVs and speech.
lifeand100books's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really difficult book to read, but difficult for good reason.
Patrice and Easton are such wonderfully complex characters. And they're characters that evolve and grow through difficult self inflection.
I loved this book for opening my eyes to experiences not my own. As allies we have a lot to unlearn, and the best thing we can do is listen.
This book was just..... everything.
Patrice and Easton are such wonderfully complex characters. And they're characters that evolve and grow through difficult self inflection.
I loved this book for opening my eyes to experiences not my own. As allies we have a lot to unlearn, and the best thing we can do is listen.
This book was just..... everything.
pattydsf's review against another edition
4.0
Another wonderful story about the Dreamers. I raced through this to make sure that the lovers got their happily ever after. Of course they did. One more volume in the series - then I might have to start over.
nickcarravay's review against another edition
4.0
Adriana Herrera has a knack for really spicy romance.
I come to her books for the hot explicit content. Patrice and Easton do not disappoint in that way, at all. Read this book on a chilly day to keep warm. (*fans herself*)
What caught me off-guard, in the best way, was the depth of conversation about the current cultural and political climates. There were many moments that made me look inward and evaluate my biases. The conversations the MCs were having about being an interracial couple with jobs and passions that did not seem like they could co-exist.
I like a HEA, but I love a complex, human, messy, at times sad, love story.
I come to her books for the hot explicit content. Patrice and Easton do not disappoint in that way, at all. Read this book on a chilly day to keep warm. (*fans herself*)
What caught me off-guard, in the best way, was the depth of conversation about the current cultural and political climates. There were many moments that made me look inward and evaluate my biases. The conversations the MCs were having about being an interracial couple with jobs and passions that did not seem like they could co-exist.
I like a HEA, but I love a complex, human, messy, at times sad, love story.
sbelasco40's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve really enjoyed all of this series, but I think I enjoyed this one the most. Not only is it incredibly timely (or sadly, forever timely) but both lead characters are so well-drawn and sympathetic and sweet. I especially loved Patrice, who struggles to be vulnerable in a world that has taught him to never show softness. And the entire friend group is a delight, as always.
brandece1's review against another edition
5.0
American Love Story has taken everything that I have loved about the books in this series and ran with it. I knew that I was going to like this book, I thought I would like both Easton and Patrice, but I freaking love them. AND it's a big statement, but they are my favorite couple in the series. This book is very heavy in social justice issues and I really feel like Adrianna Herrera did an amazing job writing about such real life, heavy topics. I love all the representation in this book, and just like the other books in this series it is filled with so much steam and swoon.
joyousreads132's review against another edition
4.0
Romance and social conscience is my new favourite genre.
missysreadingcorner's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect Timing
With the recent police brutality incident in MN and Central Park video with the bird watcher, reading this book was perfect timing. Patrice and Easton was good together. I hope Ari and Yin get their own novella one day because they are cute together. I can’t wait to read the next book.
With the recent police brutality incident in MN and Central Park video with the bird watcher, reading this book was perfect timing. Patrice and Easton was good together. I hope Ari and Yin get their own novella one day because they are cute together. I can’t wait to read the next book.
liza5326's review against another edition
5.0
Listening to this on the eve of the 2020 Presidential Election, it hit me even harder. This story is my favorite of the series so far, with Patrice and Easton being so amazing. There were so many moments that were gut-punches, especially after another summer filled with BLM protests and police brutality and immigration issues being at the forefront of the news. Adriana Herrera ripped my heart out with her truthful portrayal of these issues and how they are affecting everyone differently. Thank you.