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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
La calificación es más mi comprensión de la lectura que en sí la historia...
Don't Date Rosa Santos fue una historia que disfruté, a pesar de que me perdía ciertas partes, en sí, la narradora hace un gran trabajo, sin embargo, odié las partes en las que hablaba como hombre, no me gustó nada su voz de esta forma, pero aún así, logré enamorarme de Alex.
La relación de Alex y Rosa me gustó, sobre todo porque él fue directo y no fue algo con tantos rodeos, y a pesar de las inseguridades de Rosa, fue algo que disfrutó.
También la relación de Rosa con su mamá y Mimi, me hicieron llorar con todo lo que pasó, sus palabras y sus momentos, sobre todo el casi final, me pareció hermoso que, a pesar de las peleas, siempre hayan tenido un lazo de unión que no tenía un final, a pesar de las circunstancias.
Por cierto, si les gusta este libro, les recomiendo la serie "One Day at a Time" de Netflix, también es una familia cubana y de hecho los personajes y una que otra situación me la recordaron mucho.
Don't Date Rosa Santos fue una historia que disfruté, a pesar de que me perdía ciertas partes, en sí, la narradora hace un gran trabajo, sin embargo, odié las partes en las que hablaba como hombre, no me gustó nada su voz de esta forma, pero aún así, logré enamorarme de Alex.
La relación de Alex y Rosa me gustó, sobre todo porque él fue directo y no fue algo con tantos rodeos, y a pesar de las inseguridades de Rosa, fue algo que disfrutó.
También la relación de Rosa con su mamá y Mimi, me hicieron llorar con todo lo que pasó, sus palabras y sus momentos, sobre todo el casi final, me pareció hermoso que, a pesar de las peleas, siempre hayan tenido un lazo de unión que no tenía un final, a pesar de las circunstancias.
Por cierto, si les gusta este libro, les recomiendo la serie "One Day at a Time" de Netflix, también es una familia cubana y de hecho los personajes y una que otra situación me la recordaron mucho.
The author’s style definitely tends towards flowery prose and metaphor, which did get old after awhile. But ultimately this was a beautiful story of a young woman overcoming generational trauma, discovering herself and her place in the world, and reckoning with what it means to be living in diaspora. I ugly cried at the ending.
3.5 RTC
I’m a huge fan of young adult contemporary books that have just a hint of “magic” in them, especially when it has to do with a different culture than my own. The whole curse aspect of the story was done so well I was enthralled every time it was mentioned. There’s not much to do other than gush at how cute the town sounds. I wish it was a real place because I would live to visit.
Rosa was one of those characters I couldn’t help but fall madly in love with. She was just such a pure, sweet, person. I loved reading from her perspective and seeing things through her eyes. Her families culture was so fun to learn about, again I wish I could visit them. The romantic aspects of her story were not the most prominent, but were definitely fun and enjoyable to read about.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one, and was definitely in the mood for a cute contemporary when I read it. If you are looking for something lighthearted and enjoyable I would absolutely give this one a go. Also, if you want a bit of culture, look no further.
I’m a huge fan of young adult contemporary books that have just a hint of “magic” in them, especially when it has to do with a different culture than my own. The whole curse aspect of the story was done so well I was enthralled every time it was mentioned. There’s not much to do other than gush at how cute the town sounds. I wish it was a real place because I would live to visit.
Rosa was one of those characters I couldn’t help but fall madly in love with. She was just such a pure, sweet, person. I loved reading from her perspective and seeing things through her eyes. Her families culture was so fun to learn about, again I wish I could visit them. The romantic aspects of her story were not the most prominent, but were definitely fun and enjoyable to read about.
Overall, I really enjoyed this one, and was definitely in the mood for a cute contemporary when I read it. If you are looking for something lighthearted and enjoyable I would absolutely give this one a go. Also, if you want a bit of culture, look no further.
The title does not do this book justice. It centers more around finding your place in the world between culture and family. The title would make you believe it is about love and breakups. I wish it had been called something else.
I feel like more people would pick up this book if it was called something else.
I enjoyed the plot and the story but it was not what I was expecting.
I feel like more people would pick up this book if it was called something else.
I enjoyed the plot and the story but it was not what I was expecting.
This was a great book! I loved the dynamic between Rosa and her grandmother, Mimi. Rosa was very detail oriented and planned out practically everything, but life has it's way of making it's own plans. Rosa eventually was able to let go a little bit. It was sad that it took Mimi's death for it to happen. It wasn't just her death that got her to let go it was also her relationship with Alex. Alex was so wonderful. I loved his and Rosa's relationship. Rosa's dynamic with her mother was sad most times, but they eventually started to get better. Ana was a great best friend. I loved the community of Port Coral.
Beautiful story of Rosa Santos and a colorful group of family members, friends and townspeople. They all band together to save their town's economy by planning a fundraising event. In the meantime, she falls in love and battles some long held fears. Lots of Cuban culture, food, and experiences.
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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Oh wow, I adored this book. I’ve been seeing this around on social media for a while, especially last year around it’s release date. I’ve been drawn to it for a while and I loved the cover, but I never knew how much I would really enjoy it.
Rosa is a girl who lives in a beautiful seaside town with her grandmother, who wants to know more about her Cuban heritage. She has a rocky relationship with her mother, and also with the sea, as she has been led to believe the women in her family are cursed when it comes to the sea, and especially the men who live and work on it. But when Rosa becomes attached to a boy who lives on the ocean, she has some answers to seek.
My first time in the sea felt like returning to something. I thought of my mother and abuela, the image of them sharp and sudden. I wanted to see what was on the other side.
This book was damn beautiful in so many ways. I adored the town, and the scenery was so well described. The relationships Rosa had with her friends and family were sometimes rocky but also beautiful and real. They all supported her so well. The writing was just delightful too, and some of the passages were heartbreaking, leaving me with tears in my eyes in parts.
The food was described in such detail, and was a big part of Rosa’s Cuban heritage. I can’t help but fall for books that describe food like this one did, which was so vivid, just like much of this book. It was absolutely beautiful, a love letter to family, food, Cuba and the sea. I was hooked.
I wanted to find what was lost. I wanted to know how to move forward… My only offering heart, humility, and these coins. My tongue was heavy with the wrong language.
The ending, although I enjoyed it, was the only thing that shocked me a little. It suddenly felt a little too mystical and out of reach, leaving me feeling a little detached from the final pages. Unfortunately it didn’t quite reach 5 stars for me because of that, but I absolutely loved this book all the same and would highly recommend it!
★★★★★
4.5 out of 5 stars
-Beth
May your shelves forever overflow with books! ☽
Oh wow, I adored this book. I’ve been seeing this around on social media for a while, especially last year around it’s release date. I’ve been drawn to it for a while and I loved the cover, but I never knew how much I would really enjoy it.
Rosa is a girl who lives in a beautiful seaside town with her grandmother, who wants to know more about her Cuban heritage. She has a rocky relationship with her mother, and also with the sea, as she has been led to believe the women in her family are cursed when it comes to the sea, and especially the men who live and work on it. But when Rosa becomes attached to a boy who lives on the ocean, she has some answers to seek.
My first time in the sea felt like returning to something. I thought of my mother and abuela, the image of them sharp and sudden. I wanted to see what was on the other side.
This book was damn beautiful in so many ways. I adored the town, and the scenery was so well described. The relationships Rosa had with her friends and family were sometimes rocky but also beautiful and real. They all supported her so well. The writing was just delightful too, and some of the passages were heartbreaking, leaving me with tears in my eyes in parts.
The food was described in such detail, and was a big part of Rosa’s Cuban heritage. I can’t help but fall for books that describe food like this one did, which was so vivid, just like much of this book. It was absolutely beautiful, a love letter to family, food, Cuba and the sea. I was hooked.
I wanted to find what was lost. I wanted to know how to move forward… My only offering heart, humility, and these coins. My tongue was heavy with the wrong language.
The ending, although I enjoyed it, was the only thing that shocked me a little. It suddenly felt a little too mystical and out of reach, leaving me feeling a little detached from the final pages. Unfortunately it didn’t quite reach 5 stars for me because of that, but I absolutely loved this book all the same and would highly recommend it!
★★★★★
4.5 out of 5 stars
-Beth
May your shelves forever overflow with books! ☽
If you took Gilmore Girls, mixed it with In the Heights, and sprinkled a bit of Practical Magic on top, you’d come close to the sparkling concoction that is Don’t Date Rosa Santos. Sweet as a guava pastelito, dreamy as a sea breeze, and warm as the South Florida sun, Don’t Date Rosa Santos is a perfect book about family, community, and first love that wraps itself around your heart and breathes a bit of Caribbean magic into your soul. An absolute must-read.