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bibliobrittish's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
readwithkait's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This was a cute small-town friends-to-lovers romance that heavily featured a FMC discovering her sexual identity.
The setting was fun - the MCs work in a neighborhood bar in a small town, and spend the book trying to stop a franchise corporation from opening a competitor in their neighborhood - run by a homophobic ex.
We meet different people in the community, spend time with an insightful first-grader, and see the FMC work through her sexual identity crisis and come to terms with who she is.
The plot itself was a bit slow moving, and much of the book took place inside the MC’s head rather than in dialogue, but I still enjoyed reading this book. I wish we had more times with the MCs developing their relationship and seeing them fall in love, rather than the the entire book being the build up, and only during the epilogue do we get them as a couple.
I was provided a complimentary ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
rebicon's review
3.0
Overall, I really enjoyed the book and I liked the mentions of Sammy to bring everything together.
Cash is a single mother who runs a bar for this couple who likes to go away on trips regularly. Inez, Cash’s best friend, helps her with the bar and, well, just life in general. I loved their dynamic and Cash’s whole journey if rediscovering who she truly is as I believe everyone does that throughout their lifetime to figure out what they truly want. I like Granny, Mars, and Jaz and their respective roles in helping Cash through her journey.
However, the one thing that truly irked me throughout the entire book is that Parker, Cash’s six year old daughter, doesn’t sound like a kid the majority of the time. I felt like things were thrown in to enforce she was a young kid and those made sense but I’ve never met a six year old who uses the word navigate or turn a conversation around on a parent to ask how they were really doing. A lot of her thought processes seemed to jump between adult and kid for me and that really threw me off. I understand that kids pick things up all the time from those around them but it seems far fetched to me. I also was trying to figure out what happened to Inez’s girlfriend that I could have sworn was mentioned in the beginning. I knew Inez wasn’t happy in the relationship and I totally could have missed that they broke up but I didn’t catch it, especially before she went out in a sate with someone else.
I received an eArc from Penguin Random House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Cash is a single mother who runs a bar for this couple who likes to go away on trips regularly. Inez, Cash’s best friend, helps her with the bar and, well, just life in general. I loved their dynamic and Cash’s whole journey if rediscovering who she truly is as I believe everyone does that throughout their lifetime to figure out what they truly want. I like Granny, Mars, and Jaz and their respective roles in helping Cash through her journey.
However, the one thing that truly irked me throughout the entire book is that Parker, Cash’s six year old daughter, doesn’t sound like a kid the majority of the time. I felt like things were thrown in to enforce she was a young kid and those made sense but I’ve never met a six year old who uses the word navigate or turn a conversation around on a parent to ask how they were really doing. A lot of her thought processes seemed to jump between adult and kid for me and that really threw me off. I understand that kids pick things up all the time from those around them but it seems far fetched to me. I also was trying to figure out what happened to Inez’s girlfriend that I could have sworn was mentioned in the beginning. I knew Inez wasn’t happy in the relationship and I totally could have missed that they broke up but I didn’t catch it, especially before she went out in a sate with someone else.
I received an eArc from Penguin Random House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
rhack05's review
4.25
Sapphic romance isn't my typical genre but occasionally I do read them. I am so glad I decided to give this one a shot because it is great! It is funny and steamy with a bit of self doubt and eventually found-self. This book is on the shorter side but that does not detract from the story in any way. It is well told and compete and had me smiling and questioning what I would do in Cash's situation. I have definitely had dreams that made me feel a certain kind of way about someone, but they have never been someone I was friends with. Not sure if I'm happy about that or not after reading this.
If you are into sapphic romance, add this one to your TBR immediately!
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dell and Tehlor Kay Mejia for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
If you are into sapphic romance, add this one to your TBR immediately!
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dell and Tehlor Kay Mejia for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
bookasaurusrecs's review
5.0
Pub date: July 2, 2024
Spice: 🌶️
Spice: 🌶️
Read if you like:
-PNW setting
-strong single moms
-best friends to lovers
-small town romance
-rom-coms
-second chances
-found family
-dirty dreams 😉
-live music/karaoke + bar vibes
-parents who allow their kids full freedom of expression
Cash Delgado Is Living the Dream is a sapphic romance about hope, second chances, and the importance of community. A small-town bar owner and single mom, Cash, is juggling motherhood and a new romance. She’s independent, hardworking, and doing the best she can. She is trying to build a future for her daughter, Parker. And her queer bestie, Inez, is along for the ride with her. Then, Chase, an old “fling” comes back to town with plans to open another bar, which would mean major competition for Joyce’s, Cash’s bar. Cash decides that she wants to do reservations and save the bar! And it’s definitely worth checking out! You will love these characters! I promise!
This was funny, hot, and incredibly sweet. I thoroughly enjoyed the small-town setting, Ridley Falls in the PNW. I seriously want to live there and be friends with all of the locals. The friendship between Cash and Inez is incomparable. We all NEED an Inez. She cracked me up the entire time.
The chapters were short with just the right amount of detail to keep me hooked. This was such a quick read because I was so intrigued to see which the direction the story was going to go. Tehlor’s writing made me fall in love with these characters and wish more than anything that they were real.
Rep:
-lesbian
-bisexual
-non-binary
-half Mexican FMC
-anxiety
-two dads/two moms as parents
Trigger warnings: homophobia, bigotry
Final thoughts: I’m obsessed with these characters and this story. I have absolutely no complaints. It was perfect to me. AND I need a producer to pick this up and make it a movie ASAP! The ending made me tear up. It was so sweet! I will 100% be reading Tehlor’s other books.
If you’re looking for a queer sworn-worthy romance, please consider adding this to your TBR!
Thank you to Tehlor Kay Mejia, Random House, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for a honest voluntary review!
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