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A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria

5 reviews

btwnprintedpgs's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective 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? No

4.0


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cemeterygay's review

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I loved this book even more than the first. Gabe and Michelle's relationship is just amazing and so believable. I loved the connection between both characters as childhood friends. The fanfiction segments and how it's incorporated into the story is so good and sweet and satisfying. I also just love the casual bisexual representation and it brings me immense joy. As with the previous book, I adore the side cast and the exploration of family relationships both positive and negative. The angst and character growth were just immaculate. I didn't quite like the actual surrounding plot of the gym as much as I did the last book but I still adored this book.

I'm so excited for the next book and I cannot recommend this book enough.

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thewildmageslibrary's review

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emotional funny lighthearted

4.0

I enjoyed this immensely! Will Ava be getting a book? <3 

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armontheroad's review

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emotional funny 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

5.0

Although I liked the plot of YOU HAD ME AT HOLA more than this one, I adored this romance more. The relationship between these two is written perfectly! Also, was not mad about how often smut scenes were. Although, I do think the ones in the first book were slightly steamier. This was overall, a book I was fully emotionally invested in. Tears may or may not have been shed. I adored all the conversations Alexis Daria managed to insert seamlessly into their storylines. I do wish she would stop using the terms 'male' and 'female', though. Especially since trans characters are in all her books. It's jarring seeing TERF wording in books by vocal allies. To end this on another positive note, both protagonists are ON PAGE bisexual. This book being queer was such a delight!!

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100_pages_hr's review against another edition

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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.

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