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sajida's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
3.75
selkotni's review against another edition
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Alex annoyed me she was really mean
jijirich's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I *hated* the main character, and the secondary mc being attracted to her was baffling to me. I wanted to like this book, but it was a slog and I only liked the end because I am done with the mc. I read this for book club, it's going to be fun to vent about this one.
wanderlust_romance's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
SO GOOD! This book busted my romance slump. Everything was on point! The story, the characters, the steam, the small town, the mystery…it all just came together so well. And on top of all of that, there was just enough hint of mysticism/magical realism to make everything shine. I loved Alex and Jeremiah’s love story.
AHOMS was doing a whole heck of a lot. It examines Latinx (more specifically Mexican American erasure) in a small town, thereby challenging the romance standard of white characters being centered in that setting. It looks at gentrification and political interests in terms of historical preservation. It taps into the ways racial & ethnic stereotypes can feed into our sense of self for POC. It reflects on how homecoming can be wrought with emotion and conflict, and how so much can change in the time one has been away. It subtly and consciously uses the town name (Freedom, Kansas) alongside narrative concepts and character arcs focused on homecoming, liberation, independence, and unburdening. AND IT DOES IT ALL SO WELL!
And the chemistry between Alex and Jeremiah? Hoooooooo boy. The Profe is a cinna-dom and knows how to be a boss when he needs to
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual content, Abandonment, Misogyny, Racism, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Minor: Abortion and Xenophobia
butle2em's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
amberwaves's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
tsubhdearg's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
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
5.0
britt_55's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
kkpj's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
3.5