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chrisb913's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed the plot and characters in this book. We start off the book with Kamilah and Liam having to bail out their troublemaking grandads from being in time-out at the assisted living facility. First off, Abuelo and Granda are a blessing to this story as their hijinks result in just pure amusement and glee throughout the book. Next, Kamilah and Liam, I felt, were incredibly well written and the passion between the two as the story progressed was so cute and adorable.
Kamilah comes from a large Puerto Rican family in Chicago. Liam's only family left is his Granda. Both are too busy trying to save their respective family businesses, Kamilah the authentic Puerto Rican restaurant and Liam an authentic Irish whiskey distillery, to bother with any form of social life much less finding love. But when Abuelo and Granda (life long best friends) decide to play matchmaker, the two workaholics find themselves caught in a fake engagement to one another in order for them both to get what they want.
This is the first book in a series written by Natalie Caña. I will definitely be reading her other books.
Kamilah comes from a large Puerto Rican family in Chicago. Liam's only family left is his Granda. Both are too busy trying to save their respective family businesses, Kamilah the authentic Puerto Rican restaurant and Liam an authentic Irish whiskey distillery, to bother with any form of social life much less finding love. But when Abuelo and Granda (life long best friends) decide to play matchmaker, the two workaholics find themselves caught in a fake engagement to one another in order for them both to get what they want.
This is the first book in a series written by Natalie Caña. I will definitely be reading her other books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
callidoralblack's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Grief, Cancer, Cursing, and Death
Minor: Sexual content
iridescentdreams's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Terminal illness, Cancer, and Grief
jamie_cruz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Younger me would be so happy to see more books written by BIPOC. I never got this, and I’m now able to see so many diverse authors and their stories. Anyways, back to the book.
I loved Kamilah’s family because they reminded me of mine. Leo is exactly like my brother, and the mother is so similar to mine it made me feel even more connected to the world. I enjoyed watching the grandfathers conspiring to get Kamilah and Liam to get together, and I can’t wait to see the rest of the family.
I loved Kamilah’s family because they reminded me of mine. Leo is exactly like my brother, and the mother is so similar to mine it made me feel even more connected to the world. I enjoyed watching the grandfathers conspiring to get Kamilah and Liam to get together, and I can’t wait to see the rest of the family.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Death of parent and Death
kimberpoi's review against another edition
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
bookrokosmos's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Cancer
indieandajean's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
3.75
We love a good childhood friends to enemies to lovers romance. The scheming octogenarians were just the icing on the cake for this one. Didn't love the majority of the "supporting" cast of characters (other than Papo and Saint) which is what makes this one a 3.75/5 for me. I don't necessarily know that I will be reading the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Bullying, and Alcohol
Minor: Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Cursing, and Classism
neishaduh_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death
rickireadss's review against another edition
4.0
omfg this was really really good. i LOVED the banter between kamilah and liam - like ughhh it was so freaking good and hot and i just kept screaming, "just bang already!!" because these two are fire. i really enjoyed the meddling of the grandpas, although at points, it felt a little *too* far for my liking. AND THE SMUT?!?!!? SO HOT - like omg i was sweating. i think the only thing i wanted was more of liam's past and seeing him address going to therapy earlier on in the story - like i am glad that they ended up going in the last chpater/epilogue but i needed more, because it was already pointed out earlier that he had PTSD and depression from losing his father. also i needed more on why his mom wasn't in the picture. i feel like this was briefly touched and then never mentioned again i am very excited to continue this series!!
representation: Latine FMC (Puerto Rican), PTSD & Depression rep (MMC)
⚠️: death of parent (drowning), grief, cancer, death, terminal illness, medical content, racism, mention of suicide (SC), mental illness (depression & PTSD), panic attacks/disorders
representation: Latine FMC (Puerto Rican), PTSD & Depression rep (MMC)
⚠️: death of parent (drowning), grief, cancer, death, terminal illness, medical content, racism, mention of suicide (SC), mental illness (depression & PTSD), panic attacks/disorders
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Medical content, Terminal illness, and Racism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, and Mental illness
katieemilys's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Suicide