A review by serendipitysbooks
Amor Actually by Adriana Herrera, Sabrina Sol, Diana Muñoz Stewart, Alexis Daria, Zoey Castile, Mia Sosa, Priscilla Oliveras

lighthearted 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

3.5

 Amor Actually is a deliciously spicy anthology of interconnected holiday romances, which gives more than a passing nod to the movie Love, Actually - just without the problematic bits. The stories focus on La Nochebuena, predominantly feature Latinx characters, and there is a whole heap of diversity sexuality wise, but also some age diversity as well. It’s a really sex positive collection and includes stories featuring sex toys, porn stars, polyamory and threesomes. I loved the way consent was centred in these stories. The majority are open-door, often explicitly so - definitely not one to listen to when little ears are around. But if you want diversity and spiciness in your holiday romance reading, and favour feel-good rather than sappy, this is the collection for you. Its New York City setting it earned bonus points from me.

Many thanks to @NetGalley and @dreamscape_media for my ALC. Amor Actually is available now and will be perfect to listen to as you complete your holiday preparations. Just remember your earbuds!
 
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