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chrisb913's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-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
4.75
I adored this book and Natalie Caña just continues to provide outstanding stories and unforgettable characters. This story focuses on Saint and Lola and is all about second chances and learning to allow others into the mc's lives. The plot touches on some important social topics such as body positivity, the importance of community activism, and the shear horror that is the gentrification of local communities. The increased inclusion of Saint's daughter Rosie was absolutely adorable and seeing her relationship to her father and family along with developing a relationship with Lola was just the best.
On top of all this, we have Abuelo back and of course hilarity ensues that had me cracking me up throughout this book.
On top of all this, we have Abuelo back and of course hilarity ensues that had me cracking me up throughout this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, and Violence
Moderate: Chronic illness
sydapel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Not as much of a hit for me as the first in the series, as I struggled with keeping all the family names/relationship dynamics straight and felt the middle of this book lacked pacing. I did love the way Lola and Saint's individual trauma and insecurity made their conflicts believeable, as well as book's overall focus on how oppressive structures feed cycles of violence and crime. Saint's daughter was also adorable and ending was really well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness and Fatphobia
Minor: Bullying
kbairbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
A sequel as incredible and as intoxicating as the first! Something about Natalie Caña’s writing is so delicious. I love the characters, I love the romance, the spice, the ABUELOS, everything. I could probably gush about this book, and the Vega family, forever. It’s genuinely so much fun and so heart warming! I love it, I love it, I love it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Medical content, and Police brutality
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