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A review by _basicbookworm
Ramón and Julieta by Alana Quintana Albertson
5.0
A Romeo and Juliet retelling. But make it Mexican-American. And the family feud is over tacos. Sold.
Ugh everything about this book made my life so happy. From a mariachi themed meet cute, to incredible sounding food, and so many other beautiful aspects of Mexican-American culture, this book was EVERYTHING. I am so thankful this appears to be the first in a series (a series called Love and Tacos which is also perfect) because I need more already.
Also, when you read this, be sure to read the author’s note because it somehow made me love the book even more. Not only is this the most fun Romeo and Juliet retelling I have ever read, but the author is so intentional with sharing struggles of gentrification and class issues within the Mexican American community as well as cultural identity.
All I can say is I adored this book and cannot wait for more.
Thank you to Berkley for the advanced copy.
Ugh everything about this book made my life so happy. From a mariachi themed meet cute, to incredible sounding food, and so many other beautiful aspects of Mexican-American culture, this book was EVERYTHING. I am so thankful this appears to be the first in a series (a series called Love and Tacos which is also perfect) because I need more already.
Also, when you read this, be sure to read the author’s note because it somehow made me love the book even more. Not only is this the most fun Romeo and Juliet retelling I have ever read, but the author is so intentional with sharing struggles of gentrification and class issues within the Mexican American community as well as cultural identity.
All I can say is I adored this book and cannot wait for more.
Thank you to Berkley for the advanced copy.