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kdailyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Grief, and Drug use
Minor: Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
happyblkhippie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Ok so, I picked this up purely off the beautifully designed cover art and plot. This was my first time reading Alexa Daria got more than asked for with this one. I realized after reading that this is the second book of a series. So I will be going back to read the first one.
This story follows Gabe and Michelle two childhood best friends from The Bronx, New York who've lost touch and are reconnected years later.
This is an emotional, yet fun and lighthearted read. It does talk about some heavy topics but is done so in a way that's not overwhelmingly triggering.
This story follows Gabe and Michelle two childhood best friends from The Bronx, New York who've lost touch and are reconnected years later.
This is an emotional, yet fun and lighthearted read. It does talk about some heavy topics but is done so in a way that's not overwhelmingly triggering.
What I Loved
- The witty banter, shared history, and dialogue between the MCs.
- Defined character personalities
- Realistic, nerdy, flawed characters
- Diverse cast
- Love the Spanglish dialogue
- The narration was phenomenal! Serafina seamlessly goes from adult to children's voices, accents, and no accents. Hard to believe it's just one person with so many distinct voices.
What I Disliked
- Plot-driven ending
Quotes
I'd rather be alone and focused than surrounded by people who don't believe in me.
As much as it pained her to think of him, she didn't regret opening up. Those days with him had been the most emotionally satisfying of her life. She'd allowed herself to be vulnerable, to be seen. To ask for what she wanted. How many people never felt that in their whole lives? She'd once been one of those people and now that she'd felt it, she'd always know. She deserved better and she would survive, no matter what.
Overall, excellent story! I really enjoyed this one. It also helped me brush up on my Spanish a bit too!
Spoilers
Ending
Loved the ending with Gabe and Michelle. I love how much they love each other. Their friends-to-lovers story is my weakness. Gorgeous! Love the witty banter and mix of serious and playful. Their choosing to continue to build their own business, and doing a semi-long distance thing is perfect for their dynamic. I also really love that each character has their own voice and sense of personality outside the other.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Grief, and Gaslighting
dolores_madil's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
I definitely loved this one just like the first one thought this was definitely heavy on the sex and it is hooottt. I love how the characters grow because of each other but not necessary because they interfere for each other and are willing to let each other keep growing so they can continue to be and keep an healthy relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Cultural appropriation, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexism, and Cursing
zombiezami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Mental illness
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Alcohol
caseythereader's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
- Time for a QUEER SCREAMING review! A LOT LIKE ADIOS has two bisexual leads! Second chance romance! Friends to lovers! Workplace romance! Even a dash of fake dating! It's just so lovely.
- I loved the way Gabe and Michelle just fell right back in with each other. Both their deep friendship and their attraction to each other felt so real. Plus the sci-fi fanfic they were writing as teens was just so cute.
- I love a romance where the leads are gentle with each other as they try to figure things out. Gimme that over enemies to lovers any day.
- As one last minor note, I was a big fan of how openly and casually both Gabe and Michelle spoke about not wanting to have kids, and maybe not even ever get married. Love to see a romance with an HEA epilogue where the woman isn't six months pregnant.
- I loved the way Gabe and Michelle just fell right back in with each other. Both their deep friendship and their attraction to each other felt so real. Plus the sci-fi fanfic they were writing as teens was just so cute.
- I love a romance where the leads are gentle with each other as they try to figure things out. Gimme that over enemies to lovers any day.
- As one last minor note, I was a big fan of how openly and casually both Gabe and Michelle spoke about not wanting to have kids, and maybe not even ever get married. Love to see a romance with an HEA epilogue where the woman isn't six months pregnant.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use and Pregnancy
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
This second installment about the primas was just as well written, but definitely had a different vibe. This one had fan fiction interspersed with the story and while I know some people loved it, I had trouble connecting.
In spite of many communication issues with basically every character in the book I really did like Gabe. He was far from perfect and had lost himself a little, but at his core he really cared about people and I especially loved how eager he was to help prop with his Physical Therapy.
I have to admit I was a little thrown at how easy this second chance romance came together. I wanted more dialogue between Mich and Gabe. They didn't do much talking.
Another part of the story that felt a little incomplete to me was their sexual orientation. Both admit to being bisexual, but in my opinion it felt like it was thrown in to be inclusive but there was no need for it as it didn't fit with the story line or serve a purpose. I was just a little confused how that added to the story. If that was a part you loved then I'm glad it worked for you.
I still loved the glimpses into the culture of their families and the Spanish throughout the book but I felt like this one lacked substance.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
In spite of many communication issues with basically every character in the book I really did like Gabe. He was far from perfect and had lost himself a little, but at his core he really cared about people and I especially loved how eager he was to help prop with his Physical Therapy.
I have to admit I was a little thrown at how easy this second chance romance came together. I wanted more dialogue between Mich and Gabe. They didn't do much talking.
I still loved the glimpses into the culture of their families and the Spanish throughout the book but I felt like this one lacked substance.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Drug abuse
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
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