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romancewithem's review
emotional
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
5.0
I'm going to savor you like one of my whiskeys, and I'm not going to stop until I'm drunk on you
I loved this! It took me a little while to get into it cos it's 3rd person which I struggle with but I quickly flew through it, I was so invested
I'm a sucker for best friends to lovers and this didn't disappoint!! The yearning in this was so good and it wasn't like an 'i can't make a move incase I mess this up' kinda friends to lovers which does get annoying if it's dragged out for ages but as they already had a fractured relationship it didn't have that plot line
I'm normally a third act break up hater but the way in which all the drama went down, I was living for it. I was shocked and it was kinda funny. As most 3rd act break ups it was really what both the MCs needed to sort their lives out and have those important conversations that they needed with their families
- childhood best friends to ??? to lovers (they didn't speak for a long time in the middle, idk if you can call it strangers when they still lived/worked next door to each other but yea)
- fake engagement (set up by their scheming Granddad's)
- forced proximity
- only one bed
- 3rd person
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
christina789's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual content
thecuriousbean's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Suicide, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders
mzynda'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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Terminal illness, and Cancer
marybethlovesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Terminal illness, Abandonment, and Death
deelightfulreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Grief
lovelynovellas's review
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
kbairbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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
4.25
I liked how fleshed out the characters were, I liked how laugh out loud funny it was, I liked the second chance romance aspect, I liked the pumpkin patch scene, and although it makes my heart hurt (and I hope it gets resolved later on if this turns into a series) I like the realistic aspect of what happened with Sofi. I liked the heart and culture and FOOD behind this book. Really enjoyable read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, Terminal illness, Alcohol, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Vomit
decklededgess's review
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
100_pages_hr's review
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
For as long as this book was it was a quick read. I loved the mix of Latinx and Irish cultures as told through the family lives of Kamilah and Liam. I also loved the glimpses into both restaurant and distillery management. Unfortunately for me personally the Best Craft Whiskey Distillery contest and the Foodie Tour almost took up too much of the story and I would have liked a little more communication and depth from the relationships in the book.
The romance in this book was pretty hot and heavy. There were a lot of pent up feelings hidden behind the fake relationship, it was interesting to see them surface. If you like stories with meddling family members this is definitely for you.
This book did an excellent job highlighting the family first part of Latinx culture.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
The romance in this book was pretty hot and heavy. There were a lot of pent up feelings hidden behind the fake relationship, it was interesting to see them surface. If you like stories with meddling family members this is definitely for you.
This book did an excellent job highlighting the family first part of Latinx culture.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Grief, Medical content, Terminal illness, and Sexual content
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