rachcaryshood's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rrr18's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
bookishmorgann's review against another edition
5.0
This book means everything to me. I found this book at a time when I didn’t know I needed it most. It has given me so much joy and comfort in my darkest days and I will never get tired of this beautiful story.
update 1/12/22
-just finished my re-read and loved it even more the second time PLUS i got to highlight and tab my physical copy. absolutely obsessed. 10/10 recommend!!!
7/21/21
YALL. I went into this book very skeptical because everyone talked about how it’s a SLOW SLOW burn and I was also nervous because of the age gap between me and the characters but i trudged through and by god I’m so glad I did bc by only a few chapters in, none of my worried were in my head.
The slow burn was so worth it. SO WORTH IT. This book was funny and sweet and tense and spicy and simply absolutely perfect. I literally giggled like a child and was blushing and crying and all the things!!
update 1/12/22
-just finished my re-read and loved it even more the second time PLUS i got to highlight and tab my physical copy. absolutely obsessed. 10/10 recommend!!!
7/21/21
YALL. I went into this book very skeptical because everyone talked about how it’s a SLOW SLOW burn and I was also nervous because of the age gap between me and the characters but i trudged through and by god I’m so glad I did bc by only a few chapters in, none of my worried were in my head.
The slow burn was so worth it. SO WORTH IT. This book was funny and sweet and tense and spicy and simply absolutely perfect. I literally giggled like a child and was blushing and crying and all the things!!
leah99's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.5
caleighcap's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 god i love a slow burn. a bit cringe at times (what romcom book isn’t) but overall cute
theromancespace's review against another edition
4.0
Okay guys there's crack in these books. Lets talk about it.
Why didn't I know I needed Mariana Zapata in my life? I didn't even read the synopsis, I just dove right in knowing that this was a book community fave.
Aurora De La Torre is on a healing journey and on this journey she decides to go back to the beginning. Aurora returns to a place where she was last happy, a small town in Colorado. With limited options available she finds a small garage apartment rental. Her landlord may be incredibly HOT but so is his temper. He is not happy to see her there in his house.
This book tackles so many relatable sentiments. This book deals with divorce, grief, unconventional families, found family and self discovery. Zapata takes us on a journey with Rhodes and Aurora. Throughout this story they are basically teaching each other how to love and find that openness again. It's downright beautiful and made my heart do a little pitter-patter.
Zapata clearly has the grump/sunshine trope down pat. Rhodes is so grumpy haha. He does not small and his only form of communication seems to be those glaring looks. While Aurora barrels in with her can-do attitude and all her positivity. For most of the book Aurora thinks Rhodes hates her. Little does she know that he's been falling for her from the start. I enjoyed the healing process Aurora went through and the impact she seemed to have on very one around her. I love how Rhodes seemed to be exactly what she needed and how well Am fit in with it all.
Zapata's writes relatable characters. Her characters are vulnerable and so human. This quote right here ?
"'Because… I’ve been watching you grow for months. I don’t want to be something you grow around. You were with someone who gave you too much shade before, right? I’d rather us take our time than me stunt where you’re going, who you’re becoming.'"
That's enough said!
Why didn't I know I needed Mariana Zapata in my life? I didn't even read the synopsis, I just dove right in knowing that this was a book community fave.
Aurora De La Torre is on a healing journey and on this journey she decides to go back to the beginning. Aurora returns to a place where she was last happy, a small town in Colorado. With limited options available she finds a small garage apartment rental. Her landlord may be incredibly HOT but so is his temper. He is not happy to see her there in his house.
This book tackles so many relatable sentiments. This book deals with divorce, grief, unconventional families, found family and self discovery. Zapata takes us on a journey with Rhodes and Aurora. Throughout this story they are basically teaching each other how to love and find that openness again. It's downright beautiful and made my heart do a little pitter-patter.
Zapata clearly has the grump/sunshine trope down pat. Rhodes is so grumpy haha. He does not small and his only form of communication seems to be those glaring looks. While Aurora barrels in with her can-do attitude and all her positivity. For most of the book Aurora thinks Rhodes hates her. Little does she know that he's been falling for her from the start. I enjoyed the healing process Aurora went through and the impact she seemed to have on very one around her. I love how Rhodes seemed to be exactly what she needed and how well Am fit in with it all.
Zapata's writes relatable characters. Her characters are vulnerable and so human. This quote right here ?
"'Because… I’ve been watching you grow for months. I don’t want to be something you grow around. You were with someone who gave you too much shade before, right? I’d rather us take our time than me stunt where you’re going, who you’re becoming.'"
That's enough said!
simoona's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.75
every single thing she writes i eat it up every time 🤭