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m_a_r_i_a_m's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
emreadsbooks12's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
freadomlibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Trigger warnings: divorce, strained sibling relationship, abandonment, lying
Read this book for Latinx Book Bingo as my Romance square.
I've been interested in Mia Sosa's books for awhile; they've been recommended to me several times from different Latinx readers so I knew at some point I would give them a try. I'm really glad I took advantage of Latinx Heritage Month to do so! One of my favorite parts of the book is the representation. Like Venezuelans, Brazilians don't get very much literary representation in any genre, let alone romance; so it was really great to see it be such a wholesome and detailed part of the story. Honestly, the premise is a little strange. I was definitely a little taken back at first, but I think if you give yourself to it, it's easy to see the chemistry between the two main characters. Lina was hard for me to get to like, but I understood her very deeply. The need to succeed, to live up to the sacrifices of your family and to make them proud; how hard that is on who you want to be. It makes it so much harder to live your truth, but I loved her journey toward discovering otherwise. Max was also someone I understood. Strained sibling relationships are something I know very deeply. I can't say I liked them as characters, they both frustrated me a little bit haha. But I definitely felt and understood their connection and how they related to each other. The side characters absolutely and completely stole the show so I'm looking forward to seeing how the next book turns out.
Read this book for Latinx Book Bingo as my Romance square.
I've been interested in Mia Sosa's books for awhile; they've been recommended to me several times from different Latinx readers so I knew at some point I would give them a try. I'm really glad I took advantage of Latinx Heritage Month to do so! One of my favorite parts of the book is the representation. Like Venezuelans, Brazilians don't get very much literary representation in any genre, let alone romance; so it was really great to see it be such a wholesome and detailed part of the story. Honestly, the premise is a little strange. I was definitely a little taken back at first, but I think if you give yourself to it, it's easy to see the chemistry between the two main characters. Lina was hard for me to get to like, but I understood her very deeply. The need to succeed, to live up to the sacrifices of your family and to make them proud; how hard that is on who you want to be. It makes it so much harder to live your truth, but I loved her journey toward discovering otherwise. Max was also someone I understood. Strained sibling relationships are something I know very deeply. I can't say I liked them as characters, they both frustrated me a little bit haha. But I definitely felt and understood their connection and how they related to each other. The side characters absolutely and completely stole the show so I'm looking forward to seeing how the next book turns out.
jedde29's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
suzyq436's review against another edition
3.0
I think I'm in the minority with this one.
Beginning: grated my nerves. I dislike Lina so much. I found her quite condescending at times and that just put me off. Also, how can she be more pissed off at the best man than the groom for leaving her at the altar. Good golly, honestly if you're to marry someone who leaves you based off someone else's opinion then you're better off. Especially with how the story develops later on.
Middle: My favourite part and all because of Max. Honestly, if it were not for Max I would have DNF'd this midway.
Ending: Average. It ended in a neat cookie cutter kind of way.
So yeah, mixed feelings about this one.
Beginning: grated my nerves. I dislike Lina so much. I found her quite condescending at times and that just put me off. Also, how can she be more pissed off at the best man than the groom for leaving her at the altar. Good golly, honestly if you're to marry someone who leaves you based off someone else's opinion then you're better off. Especially with how the story develops later on.
Middle: My favourite part and all because of Max. Honestly, if it were not for Max I would have DNF'd this midway.
Ending: Average. It ended in a neat cookie cutter kind of way.
So yeah, mixed feelings about this one.
larissa_sken's review against another edition
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
clockworkbook's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 - Cute, but with some conflict that some may not be able to get over. Lina and Max are great characters and I loved the family and friends too.
I read and alternated with the audiobook on Scribd. 'The Worst Best Man' was narrated by Rebecca Mozo and Wayne Mitchell. Separately and together they sound great, but IMHO Wayne Mitchell should not read as 'female', it was cringey at best and mostly awful when he did Lina's voice.
I read and alternated with the audiobook on Scribd. 'The Worst Best Man' was narrated by Rebecca Mozo and Wayne Mitchell. Separately and together they sound great, but IMHO Wayne Mitchell should not read as 'female', it was cringey at best and mostly awful when he did Lina's voice.