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bookedwithgloria's review
4.0
The way I would have given this story a 4.5 if it didn’t have a fade to black scene.
Maybe I’m too prone to reading the spicy books but THE TENSION, THE ANGST, THE LEADUP… HIM CARRYING HER TO THE ROOM… all had the potential to be explosive and than nada… left me annoyed to say the least.
But this was a Romeo and Juliet retelling with mariachi bands and honestly? It was adorable! We love a second chance romance and Angelo being away from the machismo we usually see in Hispanic households was amazing. I love how the author really captured just how deep loyalties are between families and that machismo runs even deeper. I loved the feminism and CHOSEN family bonds because family doesn’t always mean blood.
Overall this was such a cute book I’m glad I picked it up and I might be getting the authors second book when I wrap my head around that not all romance needs spice and that fade to black isn’t really all bad.
Maybe I’m too prone to reading the spicy books but THE TENSION, THE ANGST, THE LEADUP… HIM CARRYING HER TO THE ROOM… all had the potential to be explosive and than nada… left me annoyed to say the least.
But this was a Romeo and Juliet retelling with mariachi bands and honestly? It was adorable! We love a second chance romance and Angelo being away from the machismo we usually see in Hispanic households was amazing. I love how the author really captured just how deep loyalties are between families and that machismo runs even deeper. I loved the feminism and CHOSEN family bonds because family doesn’t always mean blood.
Overall this was such a cute book I’m glad I picked it up and I might be getting the authors second book when I wrap my head around that not all romance needs spice and that fade to black isn’t really all bad.
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence, Death of parent, Death, Child abuse, Deportation, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
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