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zenitsuuuu's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
chubbiebea's review
emotional
hopeful
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? N/A
4.0
zivi's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
5.0
maya_dlr's review against another edition
4.0
mariana zapata = queen of slowburn
❤️the sandwich hug scene healed something in me;
also the ending ahhhh, louie is literal gold
❤️the sandwich hug scene healed something in me;
also the ending ahhhh, louie is literal gold
nclcaitlin's review
4.0
Don’t wait for it. Read this book.
Like all good romance books, this starts either Diana saving a stranger being beaten up on her street and meeting his grumpy older brother in only his boxers.
This hurt me and hugged me and smothered me in all the emotions.
Diana is the aunt and guardian of two young boys - five year old, adorable and naive Louie, and 10 year old, gentle and observant Josh after her brother died.
She is also Mexican (family gatherings beware), has a complicated past with previous relationships, her mum, and is incredibly sensitive yet strong. And she takes no bullsh*t.
Then there’s her neighbour Dallas. Dallas who seems to hate her.
But also has the gentlest heart.
Not being a parent myself, I could still appreciate the humour and honesty. Zapata’s books are never only romance books. They are deep dives into important issues, perceptions, and personal experiences.
”When am I supposed to have an afternoon to poop in peace?"
Yes, her books are slow-burn. Yes, this book that will make you think. Sob. Laugh. Snort snot.
Yes, I recommend it.
There was a lot of things about love that you could only learn after you'd faced the real kind. The best kind wasn't this soft, sweet thing of hearts and picnics. It wasn't flowery and divine. Real love was gritty. The real kind of love never quit.
Ranking:
1. All Rhodes Lead Here
2. Wait for it
3. The Wall of Winnipeg
4. From Lukov, With Love
5. Under Locke
Like all good romance books, this starts either Diana saving a stranger being beaten up on her street and meeting his grumpy older brother in only his boxers.
This hurt me and hugged me and smothered me in all the emotions.
Diana is the aunt and guardian of two young boys - five year old, adorable and naive Louie, and 10 year old, gentle and observant Josh after her brother died.
She is also Mexican (family gatherings beware), has a complicated past with previous relationships, her mum, and is incredibly sensitive yet strong. And she takes no bullsh*t.
Then there’s her neighbour Dallas. Dallas who seems to hate her.
But also has the gentlest heart.
Not being a parent myself, I could still appreciate the humour and honesty. Zapata’s books are never only romance books. They are deep dives into important issues, perceptions, and personal experiences.
”When am I supposed to have an afternoon to poop in peace?"
Yes, her books are slow-burn. Yes, this book that will make you think. Sob. Laugh. Snort snot.
Yes, I recommend it.
There was a lot of things about love that you could only learn after you'd faced the real kind. The best kind wasn't this soft, sweet thing of hearts and picnics. It wasn't flowery and divine. Real love was gritty. The real kind of love never quit.
Ranking:
1. All Rhodes Lead Here
2. Wait for it
3. The Wall of Winnipeg
4. From Lukov, With Love
5. Under Locke
hannah_ribeiro's review against another edition
3.0
This was just alright. I loved the relationship between Diana and her two nephews, it was honestly so sweet, however the actual romantic relationship between Diana and Dallas was not my favourite. The entire romance just felt kinda awkward and off, I don't know why but it just wasn't for me. Kinda disappointed because I have absolutely loved the other two books I've read by Mariana Zapata, but this one just fell flat.
zlawrence98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
_kathyxo's review against another edition
3.0
This was my re-read and I forgot how slow the plot moves. Obviously the best part was when he finally made a move