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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Trigger warnings: terminal illness, alcohol, sexual content
For all you Chicago bitches, here's the book of your dreams. Set in Humboldt with such specific descriptions you can literally pinpoint the building while driving past it, this book is an ode to the Puerto Rican neighbourhood of the city. I loved loved loved the infusion of culture and love for the community in this book. I also thoroughly loved the childhood friends to enemies to fake fiances to lovers bit. So convoluted but you can't help but appreciate lifelong history with a dash of meddlesome grandparents. One of the most devastating third act break ups, I didn't think there could be a decent way to come back from it but it definitely delivered.
For all you Chicago bitches, here's the book of your dreams. Set in Humboldt with such specific descriptions you can literally pinpoint the building while driving past it, this book is an ode to the Puerto Rican neighbourhood of the city. I loved loved loved the infusion of culture and love for the community in this book. I also thoroughly loved the childhood friends to enemies to fake fiances to lovers bit. So convoluted but you can't help but appreciate lifelong history with a dash of meddlesome grandparents. One of the most devastating third act break ups, I didn't think there could be a decent way to come back from it but it definitely delivered.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
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