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val_books_of_leisure's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Infidelity
bookiecharm's review
The dialogue in this was so cringey. I imagine, at the time this was published, editors may have pushed for this kind of Spanglish but people don’t talk like this! These conversations quickly became call-and-response interactions catering to a English speaking audience.
Example:
Character 1: Estás loca!
Character 2: No, I’m not crazy!
Character 1: Sin pena!
Character 2: It is shameful!
The dialogue became so predictable and I realized I was rolling my eyes more than enjoying getting to know the characters. Then we find out the heroine’s dad is dying from cancer and is refusing treatment?? That becomes central to the plot and I can’t do this to myself.
Example:
Character 1: Estás loca!
Character 2: No, I’m not crazy!
Character 1: Sin pena!
Character 2: It is shameful!
The dialogue became so predictable and I realized I was rolling my eyes more than enjoying getting to know the characters. Then we find out the heroine’s dad is dying from cancer and is refusing treatment?? That becomes central to the plot and I can’t do this to myself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
100_pages_hr's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
Really enjoyed this book. It was my first by this author and I'm looking forward to more. Due to some of the content it was a little emotionally heavy and sad, but it also had some great light-hearted moments too.
I loved the Latinx culture in it and the Spanish. But what I really loved was the relationship between little Maria and her dance teacher, Yaz! They had an incredible bond and it was a pleasure to read. If course I loved the chemistry between Yaz and Tomás too. It was really well written with just enough conflict and a great ending.
I'm looking forward to reading more from Oliveras!
I loved the Latinx culture in it and the Spanish. But what I really loved was the relationship between little Maria and her dance teacher, Yaz! They had an incredible bond and it was a pleasure to read. If course I loved the chemistry between Yaz and Tomás too. It was really well written with just enough conflict and a great ending.
I'm looking forward to reading more from Oliveras!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content
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