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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
4 stars
What a terrific debut novel! It made me hungry as hell and even more eager to one day open that mobile bookstore I’ve been dreaming about. Nesto and Jude were lovely as they worked towards building a relationship that neither one initially wanted or expected. They were able to overcome their own fears (and one absolute bitch who made me nervous with all of her interfering whiteness!) and find their HEA. I throughly enjoyed all the food truck stuff and Nesto’s group of family and friends gave me all the happy feels. I’m ready to read more about them as they get their own stories.
Recommend
What a terrific debut novel! It made me hungry as hell and even more eager to one day open that mobile bookstore I’ve been dreaming about. Nesto and Jude were lovely as they worked towards building a relationship that neither one initially wanted or expected. They were able to overcome their own fears (and one absolute bitch who made me nervous with all of her interfering whiteness!) and find their HEA. I throughly enjoyed all the food truck stuff and Nesto’s group of family and friends gave me all the happy feels. I’m ready to read more about them as they get their own stories.
Recommend
This was really good and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series!!
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:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Xenophobia
lighthearted
fast-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
emotional
sad
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
AAAAAMMMAAAZZZIIIIINNGGG
I loved every single part of this book. Nesto and Jude's love is so pure and genuine. The way they learn to support each other and open up about their pasts was breathtaking. I can't believe this is Herrera's debut. Her storytelling ability and writing was so crisp and refreshing.
LOVED. LOVED. LOVED.
I loved every single part of this book. Nesto and Jude's love is so pure and genuine. The way they learn to support each other and open up about their pasts was breathtaking. I can't believe this is Herrera's debut. Her storytelling ability and writing was so crisp and refreshing.
LOVED. LOVED. LOVED.
Adriana Herrera writes a steamy sex scene! So for those of you underprepared for that, get a fan and a cold towel, because this one has some scorchers.
Nesto and Jude are complex thoughtful three-dimensional characters that made me want to immediately eat some Afro-Caribbean food (must find this food truck NOW!) and reach for the second book in this series.
I liked these people, the way they react to the world, how they give each other chances to apologize and correct behaviors. I like books with a reasonable confrontation and resolution, considering that the book is about adults.
It even made me say "Ithaca sounds nice". (I've been to Ithaca and it did not feel as special as what I read).
Thank you Adriana Herrera for these people and a glimpse into their lives.
Nesto and Jude are complex thoughtful three-dimensional characters that made me want to immediately eat some Afro-Caribbean food (must find this food truck NOW!) and reach for the second book in this series.
I liked these people, the way they react to the world, how they give each other chances to apologize and correct behaviors. I like books with a reasonable confrontation and resolution, considering that the book is about adults.
It even made me say "Ithaca sounds nice". (I've been to Ithaca and it did not feel as special as what I read).
Thank you Adriana Herrera for these people and a glimpse into their lives.