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britwalsh16's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Music has always had a special place in my heart! There was even a time I wanted a job in the music industry. But the one thing I hated about the industry was all the big wigs caring more about money then the music or the artists. It’s a tough industry to be in, and still stay true to yourself.
So Ariel’s story hits my heart bad! Not only does the big wig not care about her, but said big wig is also her father. That’s even harder! In my opinion, her father does not deserve a redemption arc (spoiler alert, good thing it’s not his story lol), and he is everything I hate about the industry. But Ariel breaking free of it and finding herself is truly inspiring, & I could not get enough!
And then Eric, not selling out his values for fame is extraordinary. & his love for Ariel, & them spending most of the book fighting this fated romance is just ridiculous, and I could wait for them to be amazing together!
I just loved this book with all my heart! 💜💜💜
So Ariel’s story hits my heart bad! Not only does the big wig not care about her, but said big wig is also her father. That’s even harder! In my opinion, her father does not deserve a redemption arc (spoiler alert, good thing it’s not his story lol), and he is everything I hate about the industry. But Ariel breaking free of it and finding herself is truly inspiring, & I could not get enough!
And then Eric, not selling out his values for fame is extraordinary. & his love for Ariel, & them spending most of the book fighting this fated romance is just ridiculous, and I could wait for them to be amazing together!
I just loved this book with all my heart! 💜💜💜
Graphic: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Vomit, Alcohol, Cursing, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
rickireadss's review
4.25
this is my favorite of the meant to be series, HANDS DOWN!!! i absolutely was devouring all the easter eggs and ties to the little mermaid - it's one of my favorite disney movies, and i think córdova did a fantastic job! i tend to not read a bunch of romance books with MCs who are famous and/or pop stars just because they aren't typically my favorite, but i loved this one. seeing them travel together was just so much fun, and it gave me all the best vibes (it also reminded me of some of the 1D and 5SOS fanfiction i read back in the day... so a little nostalgic if you will lol) i LOVED melody and her sisters so much - like i could easily read a book for each one of them (especially the queer ones because YES PLS). and eric's band??? I LOVED THOSE GIRLS. the friendship and found family vibes between them all just really made my heart happy. i am so glad i picked this story up and i cannot wait to read more from córdova!!
representation: Latine MCs
⚠️: toxic relationship (FMC & dad), death of parent, gaslighting, emotional abuse, car accident, alcohol, injury/injury detail, grief, abandonment, vomit
representation: Latine MCs
⚠️: toxic relationship (FMC & dad), death of parent, gaslighting, emotional abuse, car accident, alcohol, injury/injury detail, grief, abandonment, vomit
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Abandonment
Minor: Alcohol, Car accident, and Vomit
caitlinemccann's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Gaslighting and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident, Vomit, and Blood
The toxic relationship is between one of the MCs and their parent, not between the two main characters.
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