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You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

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anna_reads_too_much's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative lighthearted 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


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cupidities's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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

4.75

This is everything I love about what romance is doing: incredible characters, intense connection, and celebrating a wide range of identities and experiences. Even the side characters who only appeared for a scene were thoughtfully inclusive rather than feeling like cheap tokens. Reading this is pure joy. 

Also, the sexual tension is masterfully crafted. Jasmine and Ashton's interactions are so taut and intense from the get-go, and Alexis Daria did a fantastic job of building it and drawing it out. 

My only complaints are small: the abundance of K-cups make the book feel instantly dated, and the epilogue wraps up the story a little too tidily. 

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instalovewithbooks's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

I loved how diverse and inclusive this story was. I expected a lot of Latinx characters but I didn't expect the other elements such as:
• Trans character
• Non gender conforming character
• Talk about consent and open communication
• Black characters 
• Gay characters 
And more! 
It was such a great read, and I am glad I read it. I could barely put it down when I got into it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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savgulick's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25


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