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fleur____'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Grief and Cancer
Minor: Sexual content
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
allthebooks36's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
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
annamay1021's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
chailady's review
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
Sweet frenemies to lovers book. I had picked up the second book in series, not knowing about the first. But I found the first one and enjoyed the read. Now I’m ready to read the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, and Sexual content
kyeruhh's review
emotional
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
This book had so many things I love: sad men, childhood friends to lovers, complicated family dynamics. The premise is absolutely ridiculous but I adored both grandfathers so much that I simply did not care. Kamilah and Liam were so sweet. The biggest issue I had was how awfully Kamilah’s family treated her and how quickly that was resolved. She deserved more justice!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Cancer
Moderate: Mental illness and Emotional abuse
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
sfschroe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Death of parent