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You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

7 reviews

ccvanleuven's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Boring characters but at least the sex scenes were good

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kshertz's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted 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? No

4.0

Lighthearted rom com win. I didn’t read it until recommended because I really have a strong dislike for the cover.

But once I read it the pacing is amazing, the romantic interests are great and you feel the chemistry. I love the angle of them starring on a Netflix cough I mean *screenflix* show together too so they are co-stars on top of everything. Also in the epilogue everyone is going to therapy consistently and THATS how all epilogues should be . Def recommend reading if you like rom coms but wait until the third comes out or you’ll be like me, speeding through the first two and upset I have to wait around for #3. Also, how do I keep getting trapped in series that I don’t know are series until halfway through and I love them? Seems like weird book magic to me.

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armontheroad's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

5.0

The romance book you NEED! I adored both perspectives. The discussions on PTSD and anxiety in men, especially a Latino man, was so refreshing to see as a Latino man who constantly deals with anxiety. It’s not something the Latine community discusses, and men’s mental health is overlooked a lot, I very much appreciate the way Alexis Daria wrote Ashton’s storyline. Jasmin was also brilliantly written! It was really interesting seeing Jasmin handle moving on from a toxic romantic relationship and learning to listen to herself/go after what she truly wants. Getting your life together after toxic relationships is not an easy thing to do in the slightest, so I appreciate that perspective being added in. The subtly queer rep made my heart completely full; I want an entire book about our Latino trans side character and it’s completely for selfish reasons! The selling point for all you romance readers out there, the sex scenes were mouth-wateringly good!! Personally would have liked them slightly more if they were queer/between trans people, but I can’t fault the author for being cis *laughs in trans*. Considering this was sex between two cishet people, it was still done VERY well!

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erikalv97's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

4.75

This was a very fun book to read, I appreciated the growth both characters had at the end of the book, it’s a nice celebrity romance with a few details I didn’t expect but was pleasantly surprised by.

Also, I ADORE the Latinx representation this book had.

It is, indeed, a very 18+ book, so check the cw.

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imaginationindex's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

I was never one for a romance novel, but growing up with Days of our Lives and Y&R after school, hearing about the telenovela angle is what first drew me into this story. I had an even better feeling about this book when reading the dedication to Rita Moreno, it was a sign!

“If you’re not wearing lipstick and earrings, you might as well be naked.”

This story already gave something different when it focused on two leading POCs in a Latinx production, and layering side characters who were non-binary and trans. It those inclusions that fit to the book (and hopefully we’ll be seeing more progress). Also big themes of female empowerment through our story, not only for leading lady Jasmine but her costars, family and even crew. It was nice to read about it in this setting! Glimpses into the episodes they were filming were also a plus!

Maybe the only thing I didn’t pick up on was the New York City vibe. Often I forgot where we were until a character mentioned going back to their apartment. Of course with it being a romance novel, you get a dumb reason for the characters refusing to do the devils tango but fate intervenes and release the ILYs (<spoilers> Jasmine of course he wouldn’t tell you about his secret son, you’re in the tabloids every week!?</spoilers>)

Stay for:

A Meet-cute that is realistic and makes the book title make sense!
Cousins who are supportive!
Telenovela cliches (they’re more fun than you think)

Maybe don’t stay if:

You have a thing against drama
You were looking for more than just LGBTQ+ rep in supporting characters

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lasafica_reads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

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rotatinglibrary's review against another edition

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funny hopeful 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

3.5

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