3.71 AVERAGE


Things I enjoyed about this book: both characters are deep and interesting on their own and the overall premise is really cute. The FMC has been in love with her best friend and when she catches the MMC about to declare love for that friend's fiancé. Oh and they are brothers. Where I think this book struggles was multiple repetitive conflicts and the inconsistent internal conflict for both MCs. That said, I am glad that Gamez didn't pull any punches in making the brother really smarmy and gets what is coming for him. Drink this book: Grab a skin contact white wine like a ramato-style pinot grigio, and enjoy it with Marcela's mom's salsa. 
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gracereadsalot's review

4.75
emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

The characters were built by a master craftsman

Many romance novels are a little messy, but this was borderline too messy for me. Everybody needs a therapist. ASAP.

aeveland's review

3.75
lighthearted medium-paced
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Loved the fat and ace rep in this book. Didn’t love that the whole plot is a love quadrangle with an abusive asshole. 
emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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: Yes
lighthearted tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Ben sucks!!!! The premise itself is pretty messy but the constant confusion and back-and-forth really ruined it for me, I was annoyed a lot of the time and had to push to finish it :(

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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alyssaprince's review

3.5
hopeful relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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lame_laina's review

5.0
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: Complicated