positivelybooked's review against another edition
3.0
There was nothing extraordinary about this book which made me really sad because I really wanted it to be one of my top reads of 2022 :(
mal8181's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ghostworldx's review against another edition
4.0
Before I read this I thought it was just going to be a cute summer book but it’s so much more than that. The prose was beautiful and I enjoyed all of the characters in the book. The joy, the heartbreak, the need to find a home and the struggle of complex family relationships made this book amazing.
mishmashedme's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
thebooknerdscorner's review against another edition
5.0
I loved "Don't Date Rosa Santos" probably a little too much. But at the same time, I related to Rosa a lot (due to her overachiever attitude, list-making tendencies, and overall work-orientated mindset), totally fell for the love interest, Alex Aquino, and was enthralled by all the Latinx culture contained within!
I enjoyed how this book had such a clickbait romance title, but in reality was more about dealing with family drama, overcoming grief, and making your own decisions in life. It was really fun to see how Rosa navigated through the many situations she found herself thrust into. I really enjoyed reading about Rosa and her family due to how realistic and not stereotypical the Santos family was.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good romance, wants to see authentic Latinx representation, or just wants a cozy summer read with a serious side to it.
I enjoyed how this book had such a clickbait romance title, but in reality was more about dealing with family drama, overcoming grief, and making your own decisions in life. It was really fun to see how Rosa navigated through the many situations she found herself thrust into. I really enjoyed reading about Rosa and her family due to how realistic and not stereotypical the Santos family was.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good romance, wants to see authentic Latinx representation, or just wants a cozy summer read with a serious side to it.
karty_v's review against another edition
4.0
Def Jane the Virgin vibes, but the teenager coming into adulthood version. Loved all the Latinx representation this gave me, beautifully written & overall a great story of finding yourself.
literatehedgehog's review against another edition
3.0
A warm contemporary YA that focuses on family relationships as much as romantic relationships. A pinch of bruja magic and family curses.
burstnwithbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I really really enjoyed this. It definitely has Jane the Virgin vibes, I adored the family, and I even found the romance adorable (shocking, I know). The audiobook was really well done and the whole experience was just a lot of fun. I’d love to read more from this author!
girlreading's review against another edition
4.0
4.5* This was such a delight.
Truly the perfect springtime rom-com.
It truly had everything you could want from a cute contemporary with depth. It's got fantastic friendships, a gorgeous slow(ish) burn romance, the most adorably soft baker/sailor hufflepuff, complex but heart warming family dynamics, the most wonderfully descriptive oceanside town setting, nuanced discussions about diaspora and the YUMMIEST sounding food.
I absolutely adored Nina's writing style. It was easy flowing, comfortable to read and so natural. Rosa's voice was distinctive in that she was her own person but she also felt real and familiar. I can't wait to read whatever Nina brings out in the future because if this is anything to go by, I have a feeling she's going to become an auto-buy author in no time.
Truly the perfect springtime rom-com.
It truly had everything you could want from a cute contemporary with depth. It's got fantastic friendships, a gorgeous slow(ish) burn romance, the most adorably soft baker/sailor hufflepuff, complex but heart warming family dynamics, the most wonderfully descriptive oceanside town setting, nuanced discussions about diaspora and the YUMMIEST sounding food.
I absolutely adored Nina's writing style. It was easy flowing, comfortable to read and so natural. Rosa's voice was distinctive in that she was her own person but she also felt real and familiar. I can't wait to read whatever Nina brings out in the future because if this is anything to go by, I have a feeling she's going to become an auto-buy author in no time.