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Guava Flavored Lies by J.J. Arias

katjacatbeans's review against another edition

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emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I don't think the bombshells
the lawsuit, the prom story
hit as hard as the author thinks they do, but they're still good plot points. Sylvia is *so* reactive and sharp, I almost dnf'd. I'm glad she softens by the end of the book. 

thisboricuareader's review against another edition

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5.0

Latine families can hold grudges like no other!!! I thought this was a very fun sapphic book!! I could not put it down and I had to know what happened next. The rivalry turned to romance was great!!! I loved this book so much that I kind of want to read it again. 

lizzv's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

daniofthewood's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5


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francesmthompson's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

msk1ell's review against another edition

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emotional funny mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The story I needed as a little Cuban American lesbian growing up in Miami. Felt like g traveling back in time. Slow burn romance and wicked funny. 

lbrasberger's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nhdk's review against another edition

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5.0

Without doubt my fave contemporary romance ever. This was packed full of feisty females, bickering to die for and characters that felt so real I’m hung over now it’s finished. I loved the family history and side characters, the school rivalry was everything and this was just *chef’s kiss*

allie_please's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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

kat_crowley11's review against another edition

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5.0

I LOVE THIS BOOK!

I love them. They are so CUTE.

Enemies to lovers usually isnt my favorite trope unless its done right and this is definitely done right. Even when they are considered enemies the tension between these two resonates in my bones. But then when it starts to flip I just want to scream. Kiss already! Especially with the twist I did not see coming. (Which says something for me).

I. Love. This. Book.

Their relationship is so CUTE. Like the banter between then is amazing but they compliment each other so well. They know what each other needs and provide it. Growing up hating each other they now know how to love each other. To make amends. Their relationship is so beautiful to me.