A review by ginger_curmudgeon
American Fairytale by Adriana Herrera

3.0

I know sequels are supposed to not be as good as the first, but “American Fairytale” is at least as good as “American Dreamer”. The writing is consistent across the first two novels in the “Dreamers” series. This one has a much more adult opening, but I’m not complaining. The passion Tom and Camilo have feels more intense and their chemistry stronger. After “American Dreamer” I was curious about Nesto’s friends, but especially Camilo. I might even like Camilo more than Nesto, and I’m a big fan of his. As much as there’s a bit of a formula to these novels, it’s not set in stone. The rift and reconciliation in this novel didn’t feel as harsh as it was in “American Dreamer”. Maybe it’s that the bond just felt stronger. There is something about the scenes with Nesto, Juanpa, and Patrice that felt like characters making a cameo-like appearance in a sequel or spin-off. I don’t meant that it in a bad way. On the contrary, it’s fun and refreshing. I’m hoping Patrice’s story in book three is as enjoyable as Nesto’s and Camilo’s.