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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
I'm sad to say it's finally time to DNF this book. I've been trying to power through it on audio for the past month, but when it gets to the point you don't even want to listen to a book, you just have to admit that maybe it's not for you.
This was in no way a bad book. I mean, look at that cover! How could anything so beautiful be bad? It just really wasn't for me. It was light and fun and explored Rosa's Cuban heritage well. It was just a little too light for me. I didn't find any depth in the story and there wasn't enough to keep me interested. So it's a sad farewell to a book I really hoped to love. (Or maybe I just loved that cover.)
It was a delight meeting Rosa and her family. Moreno did such a beautiful job guiding us through this story of mothers and daughters, love and loss, pain and healing. I especially loved the community rosa was lucky enough to be a part of, and the romance was precious.
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3.5 stars
Enjoyed this a lot. I didn't think it was a perfect read by any means but it was a book I found comfort in. I understood this Cuban family as it shadowed my own in a lot of ways. I don't think I've ever heard of a YA book with a Cuban protagonist but I am determined to find more. The family dynamics and mix of food were my favorite parts. At times I enjoyed the romance and other times I didn't. The same could be said about the plot and family. I was kind of in and out with this story. I kind of wish there was no brujeria but it's not my story. Still a very comforting read that made me happy.
Enjoyed this a lot. I didn't think it was a perfect read by any means but it was a book I found comfort in. I understood this Cuban family as it shadowed my own in a lot of ways. I don't think I've ever heard of a YA book with a Cuban protagonist but I am determined to find more. The family dynamics and mix of food were my favorite parts. At times I enjoyed the romance and other times I didn't. The same could be said about the plot and family. I was kind of in and out with this story. I kind of wish there was no brujeria but it's not my story. Still a very comforting read that made me happy.
This was really cute!
There's romance, there's really interesting family dynamics, there's sailing, there's magic, there's baked goods, there's college crises, what more could you ask for?
I don't really have much to say other than the fact that I really liked this more than I was expecting to and that it (almost) made me like Florida.
Trigger and Content Warnings: Loss of a parent/grandparent, (almost) drowning?
There's romance, there's really interesting family dynamics, there's sailing, there's magic, there's baked goods, there's college crises, what more could you ask for?
I don't really have much to say other than the fact that I really liked this more than I was expecting to and that it (almost) made me like Florida.
Trigger and Content Warnings: Loss of a parent/grandparent, (almost) drowning?
What use were words, anyway? You could never find the right ones when you needed them. Words were islands that sank into silence like forgotten songs.
My little Cuban heart is filled with happiness. Don’t Date Rosa Santos was everything I needed.
This was such a cute novel. It’s a beautiful coming of age story with a little mix of everything- grief, loss, heartbreak, romance, and ramifications.
I have to applaud Nina Moreno for perfectly capturing the Cuban culture. Rosa Santos and her family were extremely relatable to my own family. I am so proud of being Cuban and I love learning about my roots. My family also suffers from the loss of our beautiful island. Like Rosa, I always want to hear stories about Cuba but also like Rosa’s family, my family, has a hard time talking about it or they refuse to talk about Cuba.
My only problem with this novel is all the Spanish. Now I can read, write, and speak Spanish with no problem, but others who cannot have a lot of Google translating to do. I understand the author trying to capture the true element of Cuban culture but I don’t think it’s necessary to have so much Spanish in an English novel especially when there were instances where the author wrote: “and she replied in Spanish”.
Overall, Don’t Date Rosa Santos was a fabulous novel and It was so cute! I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a light-hearted read!
My little Cuban heart is filled with happiness. Don’t Date Rosa Santos was everything I needed.
This was such a cute novel. It’s a beautiful coming of age story with a little mix of everything- grief, loss, heartbreak, romance, and ramifications.
I have to applaud Nina Moreno for perfectly capturing the Cuban culture. Rosa Santos and her family were extremely relatable to my own family. I am so proud of being Cuban and I love learning about my roots. My family also suffers from the loss of our beautiful island. Like Rosa, I always want to hear stories about Cuba but also like Rosa’s family, my family, has a hard time talking about it or they refuse to talk about Cuba.
My only problem with this novel is all the Spanish. Now I can read, write, and speak Spanish with no problem, but others who cannot have a lot of Google translating to do. I understand the author trying to capture the true element of Cuban culture but I don’t think it’s necessary to have so much Spanish in an English novel especially when there were instances where the author wrote: “and she replied in Spanish”.
Overall, Don’t Date Rosa Santos was a fabulous novel and It was so cute! I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a light-hearted read!
Really enjoyed this book. The family dynamic, Cuban culture, and struggle to find oneself plot lines all I think were well done. Three generations of women all searching to find themselves and come to terms with their pasts, and I have to say it reminded me a little of Jane the Virgin. Would probably read again.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I would recommend this to anyone who wants a light beach read about family, friendship, and self discovery with the bonus of a cute romance! If you like really yummy food, scavenger hunts, curses that may or may not be completely absolutely true, gossipy neighbors, latinx rep, and small-town-big-dreams people, this is for you!
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced