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3.73 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
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
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
DNF: got to page 122 and just can’t make myself continue. The story is so slow and nothing interesting is happening.
This was suuuuuuch a cute romcom I’m obsessed it was cheesy and wonderful and the perfect feel good read
★★★★★
HOLY COW AND ALL HER CALVES. (see what i did there? Because I’m kind of a cow girl? No? okay.) THIS BOOK IS FLIPPING GOOD I CANNOT EXPRESS EMOTIONS!!!!
I will do this review first in Spanish then in english because me, my home, my culture is so present in this book, it's like having a little piece of home.
SPA
He leído montones de libros, muchos de ellos no teniendo representación puertorriqueña o algo cercano a, que se me olvido cuán increíble es leer de alguien como tu. Que a veces se le sale el acento al hablar inglés, que la cultura la lleva en la piel para que todos la vean, que muchas veces no sabe como decir una palabra en inglés y tiene que buscar Google Translate porque no sabe cómo decirla.
Este libro, desde la primera página, agarró mi corazón y no lo quiso soltar. Me hizo sentirme tan vista, mi cultura tan presente, que me encontraba sonriendo o comentando en diferentes partes del libro. Desde la manera en la que habían unas primas que Jasmine claramente prefería sobre otras, hasta la manera que el papa de Ashton actuaba con Yadiel, todo me acordaba a mi pequeña isla. Este libro es increíble y todos deberían leerlo.
Los personajes, cada uno de ellos, fueron un frente de aire inesperado pero necesario, cada uno latinx pero tan diferente al del lado. Ame la dinámica entre Jasmine y Ashton--la tensión, el drama, los secretos, EL AMOR! Ay estos dos me tenían los pelos de punta por la mayoría del libro. Sobretodo, me encanto el desarrollo de los personajes y poder verlos ser vulnerables y crecer y aceptar, de poder estar frustrados con ellos y querer tirar el libro contra el piso pero también verlos arreglar sus problemas y enfrentar sus errores.
En conclusión, todos deberían leer este libro, es una puta orden. NO HAY EXCUSAS. Gracias, eso es todo :)
ENGL
I have read tons of books, many of them not having Puerto Rican representation or something close to that, so much so that I forgot how incredible it is to read about someone like you. That sometimes their Spanish accent comes off when speaking English, that their culture is on their skin for everyone to see, that many times the words in English falter so you have to pull out Google Translate in order to say the word you know in Spanish. This book, from the first page, grabbed my heart and didn't want to let go. It made me feel so seen, my culture so present, that I found myself smiling or commenting on different parts of the book. From the way there were some cousins that Jasmine clearly preferred over others, to the way Ashton's dad acted with Yadiel, it all reminded me of my little island. This book is amazing and everyone should read it.
The characters, each one of them, were an unexpected breath of fresh air, each so Latinx but so different from the one on the side. I loved the dynamic between Jasmine and Ashton - the tension, the drama, the secrets, THE LOVE! Oh these two gave me a headache and chills for most of the book. Above all, I loved the development of the characters and being able to see them being vulnerable and growing and accepting, being able to be frustrated with them (and wanting to throw the book on the floor) but also seeing them fix their problems and face their mistakes.
In conclusion, everyone should read this book, it's a fucking order. THERE ARE NO EXCUSES. Thank you, that's all :)
HOLY COW AND ALL HER CALVES. (see what i did there? Because I’m kind of a cow girl? No? okay.) THIS BOOK IS FLIPPING GOOD I CANNOT EXPRESS EMOTIONS!!!!
I will do this review first in Spanish then in english because me, my home, my culture is so present in this book, it's like having a little piece of home.
SPA
He leído montones de libros, muchos de ellos no teniendo representación puertorriqueña o algo cercano a, que se me olvido cuán increíble es leer de alguien como tu. Que a veces se le sale el acento al hablar inglés, que la cultura la lleva en la piel para que todos la vean, que muchas veces no sabe como decir una palabra en inglés y tiene que buscar Google Translate porque no sabe cómo decirla.
Este libro, desde la primera página, agarró mi corazón y no lo quiso soltar. Me hizo sentirme tan vista, mi cultura tan presente, que me encontraba sonriendo o comentando en diferentes partes del libro. Desde la manera en la que habían unas primas que Jasmine claramente prefería sobre otras, hasta la manera que el papa de Ashton actuaba con Yadiel, todo me acordaba a mi pequeña isla. Este libro es increíble y todos deberían leerlo.
Los personajes, cada uno de ellos, fueron un frente de aire inesperado pero necesario, cada uno latinx pero tan diferente al del lado. Ame la dinámica entre Jasmine y Ashton--la tensión, el drama, los secretos, EL AMOR! Ay estos dos me tenían los pelos de punta por la mayoría del libro. Sobretodo, me encanto el desarrollo de los personajes y poder verlos ser vulnerables y crecer y aceptar, de poder estar frustrados con ellos y querer tirar el libro contra el piso pero también verlos arreglar sus problemas y enfrentar sus errores.
En conclusión, todos deberían leer este libro, es una puta orden. NO HAY EXCUSAS. Gracias, eso es todo :)
ENGL
I have read tons of books, many of them not having Puerto Rican representation or something close to that, so much so that I forgot how incredible it is to read about someone like you. That sometimes their Spanish accent comes off when speaking English, that their culture is on their skin for everyone to see, that many times the words in English falter so you have to pull out Google Translate in order to say the word you know in Spanish. This book, from the first page, grabbed my heart and didn't want to let go. It made me feel so seen, my culture so present, that I found myself smiling or commenting on different parts of the book. From the way there were some cousins that Jasmine clearly preferred over others, to the way Ashton's dad acted with Yadiel, it all reminded me of my little island. This book is amazing and everyone should read it.
The characters, each one of them, were an unexpected breath of fresh air, each so Latinx but so different from the one on the side. I loved the dynamic between Jasmine and Ashton - the tension, the drama, the secrets, THE LOVE! Oh these two gave me a headache and chills for most of the book. Above all, I loved the development of the characters and being able to see them being vulnerable and growing and accepting, being able to be frustrated with them (and wanting to throw the book on the floor) but also seeing them fix their problems and face their mistakes.
In conclusion, everyone should read this book, it's a fucking order. THERE ARE NO EXCUSES. Thank you, that's all :)
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really liked the beginnings of this book. How could I not - she’s a Latina from NYC after all. :)
Somewhere halfway through, I started to get bored with the characters. I know romcoms are supposed to be fluffy and predictable but this was just *too* predictable if that makes sense? It also seemed like things felt a bit off and rushed between the two main characters.
I loved the Latinx representation and would love to see more of this!
Somewhere halfway through, I started to get bored with the characters. I know romcoms are supposed to be fluffy and predictable but this was just *too* predictable if that makes sense? It also seemed like things felt a bit off and rushed between the two main characters.
I loved the Latinx representation and would love to see more of this!