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West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras

10 reviews

kbairbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

4.5 stars

What a joy to read! I thought Angelo was really adorable, I really enjoyed his and Marianas chemistry, I love how deeply they loved their families, and yet were willing to fight for what they had. I loved all of the sisters on both sides, I loved Nina‘s growth, and what happened with her near the end. I loved the contest elements and the generational trauma and growth elements. I truly loved so many things about this book. This story is joy in book form. I think the only thing that detracts from the story for me was that they were so many elements that at times it felt like they was too much going on and certain things weren’t getting enough attention. But overall any time I think about this book, a smile lights up my face because it was so much fun and such a delight to read.

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britwalsh16's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

This book was a nice spin on West Side Story/Romeo & Juliet. I enjoyed reading it. & the music competition was a joy for me. I liked Mariana & Angelo, they were so sweet & caring! I would read this book again.

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karifaye's review against another edition

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hopeful medium-paced

Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

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iamsammie27's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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? No

3.75

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megthecatlady's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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bookedwithgloria's review

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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.

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