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A review by gwensreading
American Fairytale by Adriana Herrera
4.0
I received an ARC from Netgalley and I am happy to give my review.
I loved the first book in this series featuring Nesto and Jude. The audiobook was top notch and the characters felt so alive to me. I honestly squealed when I was given the ARC for the second book American Fairytale.
This book definitely didn’t disappoint. It stars Camilo (social worker and friend from the first book) and uber rich Tom. They meet at a fundraising gala, have a steamy hookup, and leave without sharing phone numbers. Not long after Tom decides to donate money to a domestic abuse shelter which coincidentally Camilo works at. Tom wants to know Camilo more so he arranges for weekly meetings to over the status of the project. Boom. They fall in love and live happily ever after. Not.
They have some ups and downs. Tom is learning how to be a better partner after his divorce and knows life is easier when you have money. Camilo is trying to care for his mother who suffers from depression which means long work hours and being available at the drop of a hat. He’s been burned in past relationships by prioritizing his mom and Tom’s nonchalant way of solving issues with taking control irritates him.
This story is heartwarming and these two together were lovely. I was charmed by the diverse cultures in their friend groups and the stories of immigration and family devotion. I’m giving this book four stars only because it seemed a little too easy. I didn’t see a lot of character progression that screamed “I changed for you!” I would definitely recommend this book and this series. I can’t wait for the next book about Easton and Patrice.
I loved the first book in this series featuring Nesto and Jude. The audiobook was top notch and the characters felt so alive to me. I honestly squealed when I was given the ARC for the second book American Fairytale.
This book definitely didn’t disappoint. It stars Camilo (social worker and friend from the first book) and uber rich Tom. They meet at a fundraising gala, have a steamy hookup, and leave without sharing phone numbers. Not long after Tom decides to donate money to a domestic abuse shelter which coincidentally Camilo works at. Tom wants to know Camilo more so he arranges for weekly meetings to over the status of the project. Boom. They fall in love and live happily ever after. Not.
They have some ups and downs. Tom is learning how to be a better partner after his divorce and knows life is easier when you have money. Camilo is trying to care for his mother who suffers from depression which means long work hours and being available at the drop of a hat. He’s been burned in past relationships by prioritizing his mom and Tom’s nonchalant way of solving issues with taking control irritates him.
This story is heartwarming and these two together were lovely. I was charmed by the diverse cultures in their friend groups and the stories of immigration and family devotion. I’m giving this book four stars only because it seemed a little too easy. I didn’t see a lot of character progression that screamed “I changed for you!” I would definitely recommend this book and this series. I can’t wait for the next book about Easton and Patrice.