britwalsh16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol, Abandonment, Cancer, Fire/Fire injury, and Gun violence
karifaye's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
iamsammie27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexual content
catladymeg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: Death of parent
bookedwithgloria's review
4.0
Maybe I’m too prone to reading the spicy books but THE TENSION, THE ANGST, THE LEADUP… HIM CARRYING HER TO THE ROOM… all had the potential to be explosive and than nada… left me annoyed to say the least.
But this was a Romeo and Juliet retelling with mariachi bands and honestly? It was adorable! We love a second chance romance and Angelo being away from the machismo we usually see in Hispanic households was amazing. I love how the author really captured just how deep loyalties are between families and that machismo runs even deeper. I loved the feminism and CHOSEN family bonds because family doesn’t always mean blood.
Overall this was such a cute book I’m glad I picked it up and I might be getting the authors second book when I wrap my head around that not all romance needs spice and that fade to black isn’t really all bad.
Minor: Gun violence, Death of parent, Death, Child abuse, Deportation, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
lauramparis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment, Cancer, Death of parent, Deportation, Misogyny, and Car accident
vaniavela's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Drug use
bookwormbullet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Hate crime
tctimlin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Minor: Drug use, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury