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npetit01's review against another edition
5.0
Enemies to lovers rom-com perfection! The main characters Alba and Theo are smart, driven, and HOT. The ancillary characters are fleshed out just the right amount and help to round out the story beautifully. The author did a wonderful job pacing the story, too.
I want to read this again.
10/10 definitely recommend!
I want to read this again.
10/10 definitely recommend!
1943tre's review
3.0
3.5, could have maybe done a 4 depending on my mood.
This was a fun, super steamy romp that I devoured. It had a likeable heroine full of personality and spunk and drive and a hero that was essentially perfect? I mean he's a former OLYMPIC SWIMMER, an MIT GRAD, RICH, 6' 3", REAL generous AND bossy in bed, gets along GREAT with your friends, did I mention how he's bossy in bed????? I hazard to say he was TOO perfect, tbh. At first, he was painted as this angsty, tightly controlled, grumpy guy (my bread and butter), but literally within 2 chapters he was extremely flirty and not at all what I would call "controlled" lmao. I wish Herrera had toned him down a bit as a more compelling contrast to Alba.
Speaking of toning things down, while the steam was honestly impeccable and Very Dirty and Good, with the voice-driven narration from both sides (this unfortunately was my least favorite POV - dual and first person), it occasionally just became too much for me. Essentially, our man Theo is obsessed with our girl Alba's butt. We love to see it. But what I don't love so much...is to hear it. Both his interior monologues and spoken dialogue go on and on about her "delicious rump" (shudder), her "perfect peach" (no), etc, etc. It was those little moments that took me out of the story. I just really don't believe that a no-nonsense MIT grad is using the word "rump" (and if he is, he should NOT be).
This is a book that has tons of pop culture references and slang ("XX understood the assignment!!") so if you don't like that, which I know some find cringe, you might also find this whole thing cringe.
By no means is this the sweeping, lyrical all-consuming angsty steam fest that I would give 5 stars to, BUT I thoroughly enjoyed the 6 hours it took me to read it, and I will also enjoy re-reading the filth I bookmarked.
This was a fun, super steamy romp that I devoured. It had a likeable heroine full of personality and spunk and drive and a hero that was essentially perfect? I mean he's a former OLYMPIC SWIMMER, an MIT GRAD, RICH, 6' 3", REAL generous AND bossy in bed, gets along GREAT with your friends, did I mention how he's bossy in bed????? I hazard to say he was TOO perfect, tbh. At first, he was painted as this angsty, tightly controlled, grumpy guy (my bread and butter), but literally within 2 chapters he was extremely flirty and not at all what I would call "controlled" lmao. I wish Herrera had toned him down a bit as a more compelling contrast to Alba.
Speaking of toning things down, while the steam was honestly impeccable and Very Dirty and Good, with the voice-driven narration from both sides (this unfortunately was my least favorite POV - dual and first person), it occasionally just became too much for me. Essentially, our man Theo is obsessed with our girl Alba's butt. We love to see it. But what I don't love so much...is to hear it. Both his interior monologues and spoken dialogue go on and on about her "delicious rump" (shudder), her "perfect peach" (no), etc, etc. It was those little moments that took me out of the story. I just really don't believe that a no-nonsense MIT grad is using the word "rump" (and if he is, he should NOT be).
This is a book that has tons of pop culture references and slang ("XX understood the assignment!!") so if you don't like that, which I know some find cringe, you might also find this whole thing cringe.
By no means is this the sweeping, lyrical all-consuming angsty steam fest that I would give 5 stars to, BUT I thoroughly enjoyed the 6 hours it took me to read it, and I will also enjoy re-reading the filth I bookmarked.
brandece1's review against another edition
5.0
When I tell you that I would read anything Adrianna Herrera writes I am not exaggerating! I have been screaming about how good this book is from the minute I finished it. On the Hustle is the second book in the Dating in Dallas series; I really thought that the next book would be about one of the Gotham Exiles, but instead we get Julia's best friend from New York and her grumpy, hot, rich boss! The tension and chemistry between Alba and Theo were on fire from the first page. The plot was fun, the friends group was fantastic, On the Hustle checked off all of my boxes and more! I really hope we get more books in this world.
bandherbooks's review
4.0
i have written a review but will not share until Harper Collins comes to work with the union currently on strike for fair wages and DEI initiatives.
jpeden314's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Theo 🥵🥵🥵
timitra's review against another edition
5.0
Rated 4.5 Stars
On The Hustle was a great read. I loved it. It was an absolute treat and a joy to read this story. I loved the characters both main and secondary, the relationship dynamics, the banter between Alba and Theo, their chemistry. It just all worked for me. I’m definitely looking forward to more of these characters. I highly recommend it.
Copy provided by publisher through Net Galley
On The Hustle was a great read. I loved it. It was an absolute treat and a joy to read this story. I loved the characters both main and secondary, the relationship dynamics, the banter between Alba and Theo, their chemistry. It just all worked for me. I’m definitely looking forward to more of these characters. I highly recommend it.
Copy provided by publisher through Net Galley
zoraidasolo's review
5.0
I’ve never felt so seen by a book. The way Adriana writes immigrant Latinas really hits home for me. Also this book is hot
jsbookishnook's review
5.0
I'm so glad I saw a friend rec this book and immediately went to request it on NetGalley. I decided I wanted to read the first in the series before I read the eARC and I'm so glad I did. It's still a standalone but I loved knowing this friend group and getting to revisit the characters again.
Read this one for:
- All the Texas vibes
- A beautiful friend group
- Latinx representation
- A hero who is GONE FOR HER FOR YEARS
- Bi heroine
- Women being boss babes and going after their dreams
- Some mad dirty talk and spice
- A heroine who loves books and creates an entire business around loving books
- Buffy The Vampire Slayer love and references!
This really has amazing cultural representation and I'm here for it. I enjoyed continuing on in the series with Alba a career focused and driven woman and Theo, the one who loved her for years. When Alba finally quits working for Theo to pursue her own business and dreams, she leaves NYC and Theo is frantic. Theo decides the only way he can get to her is by getting his Dad's company he runs on a reality TV show with him as a B list celebrity and Alba as the designer for the show. This has to happen in Texas, because Alba has gone there to visit her best friend and start her company.
I loved how Theo wanted to help and support Alba in all her dreams. As her former boss, he was a grumpy demanding and still very hot fixture in Alba’s life. When Theo’s plan to win Alba involves a reality show where she heads up design, Dallas Theo comes to play and he’s an entire new man Alba can’t resist.
This book was fun, has heart, and characters who make one another better with how they support each other. I highly recommend giving it a read!
Thank you to Carina Press & Carina Adores (Harlequin) and NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Read this one for:
- All the Texas vibes
- A beautiful friend group
- Latinx representation
- A hero who is GONE FOR HER FOR YEARS
- Bi heroine
- Women being boss babes and going after their dreams
- Some mad dirty talk and spice
- A heroine who loves books and creates an entire business around loving books
- Buffy The Vampire Slayer love and references!
This really has amazing cultural representation and I'm here for it. I enjoyed continuing on in the series with Alba a career focused and driven woman and Theo, the one who loved her for years. When Alba finally quits working for Theo to pursue her own business and dreams, she leaves NYC and Theo is frantic. Theo decides the only way he can get to her is by getting his Dad's company he runs on a reality TV show with him as a B list celebrity and Alba as the designer for the show. This has to happen in Texas, because Alba has gone there to visit her best friend and start her company.
I loved how Theo wanted to help and support Alba in all her dreams. As her former boss, he was a grumpy demanding and still very hot fixture in Alba’s life. When Theo’s plan to win Alba involves a reality show where she heads up design, Dallas Theo comes to play and he’s an entire new man Alba can’t resist.
This book was fun, has heart, and characters who make one another better with how they support each other. I highly recommend giving it a read!
Thank you to Carina Press & Carina Adores (Harlequin) and NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.