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A review by christinareadsontheroad
West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras
4.0
West Side Story is one of my favorite musicals, and I was so excited to read this modern retelling of Romeo & Juliet for our June Literary Devices Book Club discussion. My favorite parts of the book:
-The romance between Angelo and Mariana -- after having an unforgettable kiss on NYE and then discovering each other months later, only to realize they are from families with deep animosity toward each other, they have to decide whether or not to pursue their strong feelings for each other at the risk of their families finding out
-The family of foster sisters who formed an all-female mariachi band
-Angelo's deep care and sacrifice for family and loved ones, especially raising his young sister following his parents' untimely passing
-The romance between Angelo and Mariana -- after having an unforgettable kiss on NYE and then discovering each other months later, only to realize they are from families with deep animosity toward each other, they have to decide whether or not to pursue their strong feelings for each other at the risk of their families finding out
-The family of foster sisters who formed an all-female mariachi band
-Angelo's deep care and sacrifice for family and loved ones, especially raising his young sister following his parents' untimely passing