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A review by justinevandale
Amor Actually by Adriana Herrera, Sabrina Sol, Diana Muñoz Stewart, Alexis Daria, Zoey Castile, Mia Sosa, Priscilla Oliveras
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I received this audiobook free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
While was looking for some holiday reads I stumbled across Amor Actually and I was intrigued. I liked that it’s LGBTQ+ and written by Latin authors. But like any anthology it’s hard to rate because I loved some of the stories and others I didn’t care for. I also found it a bit hard to tell when a new story started. I wouldn’t know until a little into it but that could just be me, but I wish the audio had made that a bit more clear.
My two favourites were:
Make the Yuletide Gay • Adriana Herrera
After a string of broken engagements, an international Latin Pop Star finds love in her sexy and constant manager. Days before her big live holiday special, Vivi wonders if the woman of her dreams could finally be hers.
All I Want for Nochebuena • Alexis Daria
When sparks fly between adult film stars Honey and Julie, Honey must work up the courage to invite Julie to her family’s holiday party or risk losing what she really wants for Nochebuena—a chance at true love.
I just felt like these two did the stories the best. I was invested in these characters and I actually was sad when their stories needed because I wanted more. Overall it was enjoyable. I would like to give the book a shot, but I feel like I would but her some of the pronunciations that way but I think the starting of a new story would be more evident that way.
While was looking for some holiday reads I stumbled across Amor Actually and I was intrigued. I liked that it’s LGBTQ+ and written by Latin authors. But like any anthology it’s hard to rate because I loved some of the stories and others I didn’t care for. I also found it a bit hard to tell when a new story started. I wouldn’t know until a little into it but that could just be me, but I wish the audio had made that a bit more clear.
My two favourites were:
Make the Yuletide Gay • Adriana Herrera
After a string of broken engagements, an international Latin Pop Star finds love in her sexy and constant manager. Days before her big live holiday special, Vivi wonders if the woman of her dreams could finally be hers.
All I Want for Nochebuena • Alexis Daria
When sparks fly between adult film stars Honey and Julie, Honey must work up the courage to invite Julie to her family’s holiday party or risk losing what she really wants for Nochebuena—a chance at true love.
I just felt like these two did the stories the best. I was invested in these characters and I actually was sad when their stories needed because I wanted more. Overall it was enjoyable. I would like to give the book a shot, but I feel like I would but her some of the pronunciations that way but I think the starting of a new story would be more evident that way.