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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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:
No
3.5
MC's family owns a Cuban coffee & pastry place and there's a rivaling one up the street and their families are giving Hatfield & McCoy and then she meets this boy and turns out he's related to the other bakery and that's literally the point of contention in their relationship
Idk some YA transcends age and some doesn't and it's really fine either way, but I don't feel inspired at all when I read the teen Netflix vibe-y romances. I don't feel OFFENDED, but like, I just don't feel much
I did tear up at the whole family thing at the end but that's because I'm not a monster. Plus we have plenty of white mid romances, it's nice to add a Cuban one into the mix.
MC's family owns a Cuban coffee & pastry place and there's a rivaling one up the street and their families are giving Hatfield & McCoy and then she meets this boy and turns out he's related to the other bakery and that's literally the point of contention in their relationship
Idk some YA transcends age and some doesn't and it's really fine either way, but I don't feel inspired at all when I read the teen Netflix vibe-y romances. I don't feel OFFENDED, but like, I just don't feel much
I did tear up at the whole family thing at the end but that's because I'm not a monster. Plus we have plenty of white mid romances, it's nice to add a Cuban one into the mix.
it started off way to slow and it just felt so juvenile ??? like i can read abt teenagers but these felt super young ??? idk
lighthearted
medium-paced
Special thanks to @bloomsbury for the gifted copy.
If you like the star-crossed lovers trope with a side of buñuelos, then definitely check out Guava and Grudges by Alexis Castellanos. It’s a cute foodie-centered YA romance between two teens from rival Cuban family bakeries.
When an out of town cousin of the Morales family, the rival family to Ana Maria’s Ybarra family, moves in, Ana Maria realizes that he is the same boy she was mesmerized by six months ago on a college trip. He is perfect…except that he is a Morales. The distrust between the families runs deep ever since they broke apart to start separate bakeries.
Not gonna lie. My favorite parts in the book are when the rival Dads get into it with each other. Which is every time they encounter each other. It’s a little over the top, but pure comic relief. I was rolling on the floor laughing at their insults. I know there was cussing and am currently trying to translate a few more words. For my own knowledge of course, not to use!
If you are into main characters with a culinary twist, you will love Ana Maria and her dedication to becoming a famous pastry chef. She is not afraid to go against the grain even though she fears her family will not approve of her moving to Paris to study culinary baking. Miguel has the key to her success with his expertise as a photographer. But can they trust each other?
I listened to this on audiobook and enjoyed the narrator. There is Spanish throughout the book so it also helped me with pronunciation of words.
Through Ana Maria’s love for food, you are immersed in Cuban food, culture and heritage. After all of the mentions of buñuelos you are going to be so hungry. This is such a fun read so grab a doughnut and some coffee and let me know what you think!
If you like the star-crossed lovers trope with a side of buñuelos, then definitely check out Guava and Grudges by Alexis Castellanos. It’s a cute foodie-centered YA romance between two teens from rival Cuban family bakeries.
When an out of town cousin of the Morales family, the rival family to Ana Maria’s Ybarra family, moves in, Ana Maria realizes that he is the same boy she was mesmerized by six months ago on a college trip. He is perfect…except that he is a Morales. The distrust between the families runs deep ever since they broke apart to start separate bakeries.
Not gonna lie. My favorite parts in the book are when the rival Dads get into it with each other. Which is every time they encounter each other. It’s a little over the top, but pure comic relief. I was rolling on the floor laughing at their insults. I know there was cussing and am currently trying to translate a few more words. For my own knowledge of course, not to use!
If you are into main characters with a culinary twist, you will love Ana Maria and her dedication to becoming a famous pastry chef. She is not afraid to go against the grain even though she fears her family will not approve of her moving to Paris to study culinary baking. Miguel has the key to her success with his expertise as a photographer. But can they trust each other?
I listened to this on audiobook and enjoyed the narrator. There is Spanish throughout the book so it also helped me with pronunciation of words.
Through Ana Maria’s love for food, you are immersed in Cuban food, culture and heritage. After all of the mentions of buñuelos you are going to be so hungry. This is such a fun read so grab a doughnut and some coffee and let me know what you think!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
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