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friedachopsticks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
withlovenour's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very fun read. I loved the diversity and representation in the book, it didn't feel inauthentic or forced or as if it was simply done to be checked off as a 'diverse book' as many books unfortunately are. The writing was fun and light-hearted and I enjoyed the mini telenovela like moments in the story which tied in perfectly with the setting and theme of the story. I have definitely never read something like this before, I feel like this story gives insight to what it's like to be an actress or actor and the world of media production, and not the being famous and dealing with the media aspect of acting, but rather the actual 'job' of acting and how actresses and actors work on developing characters that we grow to love and how they balance that with their life. I loved reading about that and I feel like I definitely learned a few things from this book, also how to use the term Latinx correctly, which is great!
This book also really gave me strong Lucifer (the show) vibes. Like the whole vibe of the story just matches in with Lucifer and I suppose I shouldn't explain why exactly as I don't want to spoil anything but am I the only one or did anyone else also notice it? Especially when Jasmine and Ashton were filming scenes of Carmen in Charge.
This book also really gave me strong Lucifer (the show) vibes. Like the whole vibe of the story just matches in with Lucifer and I suppose I shouldn't explain why exactly as I don't want to spoil anything but am I the only one or did anyone else also notice it? Especially when Jasmine and Ashton were filming scenes of Carmen in Charge.
rachebarkley's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a sweet, fun read! I really loved Alexis Daria’s writing style!
lorithereadingfairy's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
nataliapassos's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
tiffanybrito's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
chaptersofnina's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed emotions on this one. The representation of the LatinX community was well done and I actually loved the Spanish dialogue throughout the book. It gave the characters a really authentic feel. The one liners and witty Spanish remarks were spot on and made some of the scenes less cheesy. I liked how the book started and enjoyed the chapters relating to the episodes of the show but I felt like it didn’t really follow through with the structure if that makes sense??
Middle way through the book, the episodes just stopped which kinda ruined the flow of the book for me. I just feel like if the author started with an episode every other chapter, they should have continued that way throughout the book. But I digress, that wasn’t what gave the book 3 start rating.
Now for where the book lost me… Wtf is wrong with Jasmine LOL. I’m sorry but she reacted as if Ashton was having a full blown affair while sleeping with her. I couldn’t relate to her overreacting about his son. I really feel like the author was trying to give a dramatic 3rd act conflict but missed the mark big time. She called him selfish and basically went on for like 4 chapters about how her life was shit, just to forgive him after 5 seconds after seeing him??? I hate when female heroines are written like this. It’s giving emotionally unstable. She also states like 7 times about her NEEDING to love someone. Idk girl there’s more to life, especially given her raved about acting career!?
The steamy scenes were STEAMY I can’t lie. I’ll give the author brownie points for that.
Overall it was a cute concept but not a stand out romance for me.
Middle way through the book, the episodes just stopped which kinda ruined the flow of the book for me. I just feel like if the author started with an episode every other chapter, they should have continued that way throughout the book. But I digress, that wasn’t what gave the book 3 start rating.
Now for where the book lost me… Wtf is wrong with Jasmine LOL. I’m sorry but she reacted as if Ashton was having a full blown affair while sleeping with her. I couldn’t relate to her overreacting about his son. I really feel like the author was trying to give a dramatic 3rd act conflict but missed the mark big time. She called him selfish and basically went on for like 4 chapters about how her life was shit, just to forgive him after 5 seconds after seeing him??? I hate when female heroines are written like this. It’s giving emotionally unstable. She also states like 7 times about her NEEDING to love someone. Idk girl there’s more to life, especially given her raved about acting career!?
The steamy scenes were STEAMY I can’t lie. I’ll give the author brownie points for that.
Overall it was a cute concept but not a stand out romance for me.
sonyesquivel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5