monchies's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lovelygaby07's review
I just got to chapter 3 of this and I thought I don’t really like the main character I don’t know if I can really root for her and this is a second chance. However her “ex-boyfriend” isn’t like able. I have a strong that I will rate this book a 1 or 2 stars. So why even bother
brorho's review
4.0
This was a such a cute book! I did something I rarely do and actually listened to it instead of physically read it ( I have a thing about that I’ll get into another time) and I’m so glad I did. Carmen is written like a typical 17/18 year old girl and it felt like listening to a friend vent then reading a YA book. There are also lessons about tradition, hard work, believing in yourself and forgiveness—but it doesn’t come across preachy. If you need a fluffy read that has a solid base this is it.
ps2's review
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
southernbellebooks's review
5.0
I loved everything about this book. The writing was amazing and the story itself was great but Carmen is just everything that I was at that age and I really enjoyed that. I need more from Monica Gomez-Hira. She is great. I also need this optioned for a Netflix original film.
mj38012's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thaliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
This was a very cute read. While at times it was hard to listen to Carmen continue to complain without a lot of action being taken, I think that the overall tone was very consistent with actual teenage emotions. This was the second chance at love for the pair of exes, and despite the characters inner reservations they seemed to develop feelings again pretty fast. I also loved getting to watch the antics surrounding being a party princess and prepping for a Quinceañera.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
Minor: Bullying
For a YA book this does deal with a lot of heavy topics, keep that in mind as you decide if you want to read it.intherightlight's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
karty_v's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-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
3.0
Not terrible but Carmen's mom & tía PISSED me tf off! Like adults being this childish REALLY irritates me now. I know it's a story & I know they redeem themselves but it was so irritating that I skipped a few chapters just to get to the conclusion 😂