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ravenk28's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Pros: It was a decent read with big topics begin talked about through the FMC struggle of being a woman in a male dominated company.
Cons: The solution given to the main conflict had a lukewarm delivery. And in my opinion felt rushed. There should have been more than a chapter spent on this issue. Additionally, the last half of the book felt very rushed and needed another round of editing.
Overall: I give this book a 3.0 as it had good bones but the delivery fell flat for me.
Cons: The solution given to the main conflict had a lukewarm delivery. And in my opinion felt rushed. There should have been more than a chapter spent on this issue. Additionally, the last half of the book felt very rushed and needed another round of editing.
Overall: I give this book a 3.0 as it had good bones but the delivery fell flat for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Biphobia, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism and Alcohol
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
5/5 stars
2/5 spice
Leonor Soliz did it again! The slow burn was killing me... but it was worth it.
Tropes:
Fake dating
Work romance
Billionaire MMC
Plus size heroine
Close proximity
Latinx rep
Queer rep
One bed
Slow burn
Dual POV
I loved both the MCs and what they brought to the relationship. I couldn't get over how considerate and supportive Gabriel was in regards to Lina's goals for her career and the way she handled the pressures. Honestly, I can't find anything to complain about... it was just so heartwarming and beautiful to see such a healthy, non-toxic relationship. The machismo was abundant in Lina's family, and it was really hard to see her go through that... I wanted to scream so badly! And even though it's nice to have that supportive partner, Gabe didn't try to save her. He knew she was strong enough to handle her business but was also willing to be her safe space whenever she needed it. Uuuugh, these two had me all wrapped up in a gooey mess of emotions. I loved it!
And really, the slow burn was killing me. But it was well worth the wait. When they finally gave in to their growing feelings, I was so happy.
Thank you to the author for giving me an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Sexism, misogyny, sexual content and explicit language
2/5 spice
Leonor Soliz did it again! The slow burn was killing me... but it was worth it.
Tropes:
Fake dating
Work romance
Billionaire MMC
Plus size heroine
Close proximity
Latinx rep
Queer rep
One bed
Slow burn
Dual POV
I loved both the MCs and what they brought to the relationship. I couldn't get over how considerate and supportive Gabriel was in regards to Lina's goals for her career and the way she handled the pressures. Honestly, I can't find anything to complain about... it was just so heartwarming and beautiful to see such a healthy, non-toxic relationship. The machismo was abundant in Lina's family, and it was really hard to see her go through that... I wanted to scream so badly! And even though it's nice to have that supportive partner, Gabe didn't try to save her. He knew she was strong enough to handle her business but was also willing to be her safe space whenever she needed it. Uuuugh, these two had me all wrapped up in a gooey mess of emotions. I loved it!
And really, the slow burn was killing me. But it was well worth the wait. When they finally gave in to their growing feelings, I was so happy.
Thank you to the author for giving me an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Sexism, misogyny, sexual content and explicit language
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
rickireadss's review
4.5
omfg this put my heart THROUGH IT!! i simply wanted to fight catalina's family throughut the entire book BUT THE ENDING WITH HER DAD?!?!? that had me crying ngl because i know too many men who would have just continued to stay silent, but the way he communicated with her the only way he knew how :,) i was absolutely eating up the fake dating in this & all the "it's just for show" moments. GABRIEL IS SUCH A MAN!!! he is literally a golden retreiver in the streets and a daddy in the sheets i would let him tie me up ANY day of the week ;) AND LINA?!!? i LOVE that woman. she's bi. she's hot af. I WANT HER. that's it, that's the review.
⚠️: misogyny, sexism, gaslighting, ableism, biphobia
⚠️: misogyny, sexism, gaslighting, ableism, biphobia
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Ableism and Biphobia
notsobinaryart's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I was super hesitant to pick this book up with it being a billionaire romance, but I’m so glad I did.
Sometimes characters striving to reach high career goals like CEO can be for superficial agendas like power and money, but both latiné love interests had such sweet hearts and reasons for their ambitions. While the billionaire male main character has excess wealth, we don’t see it as a personality trait like in some billionaire romances; I sometimes forgot the magnitude of his wealth until there was a charitable giving mentioned or on the occasional use on the woman love interest, but in the least showy way possible.
The love the characters felt for each other was so clear in the way they tried not to step over the other’s dreams.
The author clearly put a lot of love and care to make sure this is as inclusive of a book as it can be. As a trans disabled person, I love the attention to detail of highlighting how accessibility needs to be a feature, not an afterthought. All of the language in this book is so gender inclusive, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a romance book — especially one not centered on a queer couple — this intentional.
I loved the overall message that work isn’t the only important thing in life, as that is something I’ve had to learn over time myself.
Sometimes characters striving to reach high career goals like CEO can be for superficial agendas like power and money, but both latiné love interests had such sweet hearts and reasons for their ambitions. While the billionaire male main character has excess wealth, we don’t see it as a personality trait like in some billionaire romances; I sometimes forgot the magnitude of his wealth until there was a charitable giving mentioned or on the occasional use on the woman love interest, but in the least showy way possible.
The love the characters felt for each other was so clear in the way they tried not to step over the other’s dreams.
The author clearly put a lot of love and care to make sure this is as inclusive of a book as it can be. As a trans disabled person, I love the attention to detail of highlighting how accessibility needs to be a feature, not an afterthought. All of the language in this book is so gender inclusive, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a romance book — especially one not centered on a queer couple — this intentional.
I loved the overall message that work isn’t the only important thing in life, as that is something I’ve had to learn over time myself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting
yeriwithaj_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I love a book with a plus-size woman who doesn't hate herself because she's fat.
Lina and Gabe were so damn sweet and perfect for each other.
The book is cozy, loving, sweet, heartwarming, and just what I needed. The spice was mid but it fit the story and the mood. There's nothing about this book I can complain about.
You have two people that both know what they want in life but, they have a one-track mind and the pressure of what it means to be the children of immigrant parents who moved from their homeland to better their lives and worked hard for it. You also have heavy latine misogyny and sexism (by Lina's uncle towards her), something that is known to be in the latine community but we do not talk about it, we live with it.
I also really enjoyed how Gabe loved Lina and her existence as a bisexual queer human wasn't negated because she now was in a "fake" relationship with a cishet man.
The author really did her characters justice with her writing of them. There is so much to appreciate, value, and love in this story. I read it in one sitting.
I loved this book.
Lina and Gabe were so damn sweet and perfect for each other.
The book is cozy, loving, sweet, heartwarming, and just what I needed. The spice was mid but it fit the story and the mood. There's nothing about this book I can complain about.
You have two people that both know what they want in life but, they have a one-track mind and the pressure of what it means to be the children of immigrant parents who moved from their homeland to better their lives and worked hard for it. You also have heavy latine misogyny and sexism (by Lina's uncle towards her), something that is known to be in the latine community but we do not talk about it, we live with it.
I also really enjoyed how Gabe loved Lina and her existence as a bisexual queer human wasn't negated because she now was in a "fake" relationship with a cishet man.
The author really did her characters justice with her writing of them. There is so much to appreciate, value, and love in this story. I read it in one sitting.
I loved this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual content
cover2covertx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
RTC!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Ableism and Gaslighting
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