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Twice a Quinceañera by Yamile Saied Méndez

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erinj254's review against another edition

1.0

I listened to a little more than half and that’s all I can take. I loved Furia and was excited to read this one, but it is sooo boring. I read another review that says it’s more women’s fiction than contemporary romance, which is about right for as much as I’ve read.

dsgarza1022's review against another edition

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3.0

Started off great, but then just fizzled out for me. I had to skip entire paragraphs just to keep going. It was meh. Also, I don't understand the author's obsession with mate.

bookishwithlex's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted 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? No

3.75

3.5/5⭐️ 0/5🌶️
This was super cute don’t get me wrong but it wasn’t really a romance book and reads more like a YA with older characters. The romance fell flat and there wasn’t actually any scenes that developed the relationship past them reconnecting. If you’re picking this up expecting an epic second chance romance adjust that expectation. What you will find is a women finding her independence again while navigating betrayal, family and society expectations, multiple generations of Latino women supporting and coming together. You’ll find a mmc struggling to find his footing in his family and grappling with the past version of himself, while discovering a second chance at a future he never imagined he would want. This book is worth the read but not if you’re in it for the romance. There are no open door scene and even the sexual tension was lacking from the couples dynamic.

prisigtr's review

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this work.
I have loved Furia and Twice a Quinceañera by Yamile Saied Mendez and was very excited for Love of My Lives, especially because of the setting. However, reading this felt off. The main character seemed young and the insta-love was not for me. I really loved the male main character however. I will continue to look for this author’s work in the future despite my disappointment in this particular work.

magnoliapigeonbookblurbs's review against another edition

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4.0

Twice a Quinceañera was such a joy to read! Filled with self discovery, friendship, second chances, family, celebration and love it was a win for me! I really enjoyed how developed every character was/how well we got to know them as well as the details and background of the locations mentioned throughout. All in all a super fun and quick read with a unique plot!

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.