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kokechii's review
3.0
edit two days later: i was right, i fell for the guy she doesn't pick.
I think this is fine for a summer read. I also think that I'm a bit not the intended audience for this, too old for it? Cheering on for someone else rather than the guy she ends up with made me disappointed in the end and left me wondering did I read all the parts with them wrong because I honestly expected them to end up together. The most tender story in this is actually the one about her Abuelita and Pedrito because it made me tear up in a nanosecond.
14.6.2023. - me to myself: i bet my ass is going to fall for the guy she doesn't pick.
I think this is fine for a summer read. I also think that I'm a bit not the intended audience for this, too old for it? Cheering on for someone else rather than the guy she ends up with made me disappointed in the end and left me wondering did I read all the parts with them wrong because I honestly expected them to end up together. The most tender story in this is actually the one about her Abuelita and Pedrito because it made me tear up in a nanosecond.
14.6.2023. - me to myself: i bet my ass is going to fall for the guy she doesn't pick.
sarahkoreilly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
and_peggy177's review against another edition
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
2.75
mandukation's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
nicolelovesbooks's review against another edition
4.25
A cute YA romance that’s also a lot about figuring out your path and choosing who you want to be. This book is also definitely about friendship and seeing the good we have right in front of us. I loved the setting of the small-town Argentinian restaurant and family. The author kept me guessing almost to the end in regards to the various “Romeos” in Julieta’s life. Also, as a writer this book spoke to me thru Jules’ writing workshop.
“I was not the most talented one. I was the one who never gave up.”
“I was not the most talented one. I was the one who never gave up.”
jinn's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
megsreading's review
4.0
Well that was adorable! Thank you so much to BookSparks and Balzer & Bray for the gifted copy.
This was one of my favorite YA romances I've read. It was unique, funny, thoughtful, inspiring, and emotional. It had me hooked from the beginning and I liked Julieta immediately. I just know for a fact that if I read this is middle/high school I would have LOVED IT!
Read If You Like:
-YA Romance (Younger YA - 12/13+)
-Mystery & Romance Plot
-Multiple Potential Love Interests (So well done!)
-Best Friend's Brother, Childhood Friends, Rivals to Lovers (Not really lovers since this is YA)
-Stories About Writing/Writers
-Stories About Family Dynamics, Growth, Coming of Age, Friend Relationships
Audiobook Review: I LOOOOVEDDD THE AUDIOBOOK! Elisa Meléndez did SUCH a spectacular job and her narration really added to the depth and beauty of the story. I highly recommend listening to this story if that's ab option for you.
Overall, this was wonderful and I will absolutely recommend for those who enjoy younger YA and to parents who have children in middle/high school.
This was one of my favorite YA romances I've read. It was unique, funny, thoughtful, inspiring, and emotional. It had me hooked from the beginning and I liked Julieta immediately. I just know for a fact that if I read this is middle/high school I would have LOVED IT!
Read If You Like:
-YA Romance (Younger YA - 12/13+)
-Mystery & Romance Plot
-Multiple Potential Love Interests (So well done!)
-Best Friend's Brother, Childhood Friends, Rivals to Lovers (Not really lovers since this is YA)
-Stories About Writing/Writers
-Stories About Family Dynamics, Growth, Coming of Age, Friend Relationships
Audiobook Review: I LOOOOVEDDD THE AUDIOBOOK! Elisa Meléndez did SUCH a spectacular job and her narration really added to the depth and beauty of the story. I highly recommend listening to this story if that's ab option for you.
Overall, this was wonderful and I will absolutely recommend for those who enjoy younger YA and to parents who have children in middle/high school.
socergini's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
rmizerek's review against another edition
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
3.0