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garbage_mcsmutly's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Cursing
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Abandonment, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, and Racism
val_theburrowofstories's review against another edition
funny
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Racism, Misogyny, and Sexism
lunep's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Racism, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Alcohol
thirdeyeangel23's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.0
A solid fun time from Mia Sosa. After being left at the altar Carolina is forced into an unwelcome partnership with Max, her ex-fiancé’s brother and the person she blames for the end of their relationship. After letting her down, Max is determined to help Carolina land this pitch for her business and falls hard in the process. I loved the pairing of Max and Lina. Two brilliant minds who are entirely too hard on themselves. Their banter and teasing made this a fun and quick read. I can’t wait to read the next in the series!
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
esrin_cordova's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
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
4.25
Synopsis:
Carolina, a Brazilian wedding planner, is dumped unceremoniously at her wedding by Andrew, with the news broken by his brother Max. Four years later, Carolina is fighting for a chance to rebuild her home and life through a business collaboration with famed Cartwright hotel, only to find out her competitors are both Andrew and Max; in an uneasy cooperation, Max finds himself falling for Carolina but Carolina is determined not to make the same mistake of falling for her ex-fiance's brother...
Review:
A book where there isn't any miscommunication between the main leads Lina and Max! I enjoyed this for the writing and the trust bond they eventually developed, plot itself takes a back seat to the character development the leads underwent, example beingLina and Max accidentally joining a couples therapy session to earn a place for one night after Lina's car broke down, but the way they took the chance to open up to each other about more sensitive cultural and gender issues to gain better understanding, and the sex after that also capitalized on how each wishes to be loved. . I loved the way they talked things out, including how Lina would let go of Max to respect his wishes not the be second to his brother in love matters .
There is a lot of talk on Lina's Brazilian culture, and I enjoyed learning about samba and food!
Carolina, a Brazilian wedding planner, is dumped unceremoniously at her wedding by Andrew, with the news broken by his brother Max. Four years later, Carolina is fighting for a chance to rebuild her home and life through a business collaboration with famed Cartwright hotel, only to find out her competitors are both Andrew and Max; in an uneasy cooperation, Max finds himself falling for Carolina but Carolina is determined not to make the same mistake of falling for her ex-fiance's brother...
Review:
A book where there isn't any miscommunication between the main leads Lina and Max! I enjoyed this for the writing and the trust bond they eventually developed, plot itself takes a back seat to the character development the leads underwent, example being
There is a lot of talk on Lina's Brazilian culture, and I enjoyed learning about samba and food!
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Sexism
Racism, Sexism - not done by any characters, but mentioned by Lina.martamae77's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Racism and Misogyny
ashlikes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Racism, and Fatphobia
lasafica_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny and Racism
hellowildflower's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Racism
selfbybee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
CW: misogny, sexism, mentions of racism
The relatability to Lina and her very much dismissive/avoidant attachment style really hit so close to home it instantly made this book a comfort book for me. Her character growth is also so exciting, because even though the love interest assists her in the growth process it is still very much internally driven and focused. Max is so endearing. The reality of being a woman of color, and needing a safe space to feel and express your full range of emotions hit so so close to home it made me emotional.
We are all deserving of a safe space to be sad, angry etc.
The relatability to Lina and her very much dismissive/avoidant attachment style really hit so close to home it instantly made this book a comfort book for me. Her character growth is also so exciting, because even though the love interest assists her in the growth process it is still very much internally driven and focused. Max is so endearing. The reality of being a woman of color, and needing a safe space to feel and express your full range of emotions hit so so close to home it made me emotional.
We are all deserving of a safe space to be sad, angry etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, and Misogyny