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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
This is a cute book with great Latinx representation. I did keep having to remind myself of the ages of the two main characters, but also that not everyone at ANY age is great at communicating, letting people in, and/or blocking “pants feelings” from becoming emotions. Some readers don’t agree, but I liked how the steamier scenes were written.
The context of the story definitely made me miss being on stage or on camera, and it’s also inspired me to pick up a memoir written in Spanish (Cuando era Puertorriqueña) to keep my non-medical language skills active.
The context of the story definitely made me miss being on stage or on camera, and it’s also inspired me to pick up a memoir written in Spanish (Cuando era Puertorriqueña) to keep my non-medical language skills active.
The characters did not feel fleshed out and appeared rather stereotypical to me.
Very cute rom-com and I love the whole storyline of the actors coming from soap operas and telenovelas. As a fan of both those genres of TV, I really enjoyed the backstories. I especially liked how Daria had an incredibly inclusive cast of characters, as well as spoke to the rising tide of Latinx creatives all around.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a joy to read from front to back. Even at points when I was so exasperated with Jasmine, I was engaged, excited and enamored with this Latinx love story with heart. It is a cleverly written romantic comedy with a complete telenovela inside.
Many white authors have tried to write Latina heroines but there is a hollowness in so many of those representations. This book was vibrant, genuine and laugh out loud funny. I will be really sad if her primas don't get their own novels.
Many white authors have tried to write Latina heroines but there is a hollowness in so many of those representations. This book was vibrant, genuine and laugh out loud funny. I will be really sad if her primas don't get their own novels.
very quick read with a really cute love story. not a lot of twists and turns but could see it as a fun rom com
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The diverse Latinx cast was great, but Daria’s execution was very surface-level, and the story fell a touch flat. It’s cheesy and predictable like many rom-coms, but I didn’t care for the gimmicky tv script bits. Thankfully, the extended family members added some welcomed comic relief as I found Ashton to be a total stick in the mud and Jasmine shallow and annoying. Their chemistry was off. Idk. Total cover love, though!