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lauramparis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Stalking and Alcohol
triple_m's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
4.0
Really cute, I enjoyed it a lot! This book had a really nice scene with consent/boundaries which I love to see in a book. I thought the telenovela-inspired show setting was really fun and unique.
Here me out, I loved Jasmine and Ashton and I did genuinely enjoy them together. I have a hard time fully rooting for couples where I feel like one them is desperate though. Jasmine, self-admittedly, has a bad habit of falling in love too easily and jumping into relationships. I don’t think any less of her as a character for that, but it does make me feel the relationship is less special. In a way, he could’ve been anyone, and she’s just lucky he’s not a piece of shit. But he is genuinely wonderful so I’m still here for it.
Here me out, I loved Jasmine and Ashton and I did genuinely enjoy them together. I have a hard time fully rooting for couples where I feel like one them is desperate though. Jasmine, self-admittedly, has a bad habit of falling in love too easily and jumping into relationships. I don’t think any less of her as a character for that, but it does make me feel the relationship is less special. In a way, he could’ve been anyone, and she’s just lucky he’s not a piece of shit. But he is genuinely wonderful so I’m still here for it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Stalking, and Panic attacks/disorders
time4tori2read's review against another edition
I was not connecting with the characters the way I did in A Lot Like Adiós. It could be the narrator of the audiobook was throwing it off for me so maybe I’ll try it again in a few months.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
theespressoedition's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book was a dreadfully painful letdown and I'm still a bit sad about it. After all of the hype across bookish social platforms, I hoped it would be a great start to my month. Instead, I spent the majority of my time listening hoping that it would end soon...
It started off pretty strong with a very awkward meet-cute and tangible ~vibes~ between the protagonists. There were some nods to Americanized telenovelas like Jane the Virgin that I really enjoyed. However, that's where the positive feelings ended.
Immediately following the introduction, the chemistry between the characters went from awkwardly adorable to "let me get in your pants" in record time. It made what could have been a sweet and mildly sultry dynamic that grows into love entirely shallow and unappealing. This continued to be the case throughout the remainder of the story as the two had virtually no character development and the third act conflict could have genuinely not been a conflict at all. Yikes.
I will definitely not be reading the sequel. I'm still not sure how there's even enough material for a sequel when this one had so little substance in the first place.
It started off pretty strong with a very awkward meet-cute and tangible ~vibes~ between the protagonists. There were some nods to Americanized telenovelas like Jane the Virgin that I really enjoyed. However, that's where the positive feelings ended.
Immediately following the introduction, the chemistry between the characters went from awkwardly adorable to "let me get in your pants" in record time. It made what could have been a sweet and mildly sultry dynamic that grows into love entirely shallow and unappealing. This continued to be the case throughout the remainder of the story as the two had virtually no character development and the third act conflict could have genuinely not been a conflict at all. Yikes.
I will definitely not be reading the sequel. I'm still not sure how there's even enough material for a sequel when this one had so little substance in the first place.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Bullying
agda's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
this book had me *giggling*. it was a sweet story, good latinx representation and well written characters. the sex scenes are explicit, just warning. but I liked them. I will be reading the next one!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence, Abandonment, and Toxic relationship
noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
4.25
Content Warnings: Sexual scenes, panic attacks, and stalking. Mention of: Home invasion, racism, parental abandonment, and toxic relationships.
This was a fun read, we get a somewhat slow-burn romance between two co-stars as well as getting to read some of the actual scenes their characters go through. I love when any book, involving actors, gives us bits of the script to read through instead of just mentioning the show/movie they're working on without giving us details.
I have to say though...I needed more groveling. Things were said that were harsh, hurtful, and just plain mean. I feel like the resolution just happened much too quickly. I would have liked to see a bit longer separation before the open heart that leads to total forgiveness and the HEA.
Really enjoyed getting to know these characters and I look forward to picking up the next book in the Primas of Power series to see what couple is next!
This was a fun read, we get a somewhat slow-burn romance between two co-stars as well as getting to read some of the actual scenes their characters go through. I love when any book, involving actors, gives us bits of the script to read through instead of just mentioning the show/movie they're working on without giving us details.
I have to say though...I needed more groveling. Things were said that were harsh, hurtful, and just plain mean. I feel like the resolution just happened much too quickly. I would have liked to see a bit longer separation before the open heart that leads to total forgiveness and the HEA.
Really enjoyed getting to know these characters and I look forward to picking up the next book in the Primas of Power series to see what couple is next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Racism and Toxic relationship
link_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
nickoliver's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Overall, I found this really delightful! I loved Jasmine and Ashton - especially Ashton and especially the fact that he was a single dad, something I didn't know going into the book but was promptly obsessed with -, and seeing the TV industry so up and close was utterly fascinating. There was an entire scene where Jasmine and Ashton were being coached by an intimacy coordinator, which was so lovely and interesting to learn more about!
The family aspects were also strong in this book. Jasmine's immediate family could've been explored a bit more - they were portrayed as not valuing Jasmine much and downplaying her achievements, but it was never really dealt with properly? Which was a bit weird. But Ashton's family - his father, his son, his grandparents - were so supportive and endearing! I also liked that Yadiel - the son - was actually present in the story; I've read a lot of romance books with single fathers where the kids barely showed up physically, so this was a nice change for me.
I liked the romance between Jasmine and Ashton a lot (probably also because I genuinely loved Ashton and I'm not really used to loving straight men, even if they're fictional). I have read reviews that talked about how weird it was that their attraction for each other made work harder for them, considering they'd been in the industry for a while now, and I agree with that. And while their chemistry wasn't necessarily off-the-charts and I don't think they'll be one of my favourite couples ever, I did think they fit together well and were fun to read about.
The only thing that I truly didn't like was the third act. I could tell what it was going to be about from very early on, and the characters' reactions - especially Jasmine's - made me just frustrated. It didn't really portray them in a good light. So the inevitable break-up, which I usually don't enjoy but don't always hate, wasn't really done well and I could've done without it.
But like I said, I enjoyed the majority of this! I'll definitely read more by this author.
The family aspects were also strong in this book. Jasmine's immediate family could've been explored a bit more - they were portrayed as not valuing Jasmine much and downplaying her achievements, but it was never really dealt with properly? Which was a bit weird. But Ashton's family - his father, his son, his grandparents - were so supportive and endearing! I also liked that Yadiel - the son - was actually present in the story; I've read a lot of romance books with single fathers where the kids barely showed up physically, so this was a nice change for me.
I liked the romance between Jasmine and Ashton a lot (probably also because I genuinely loved Ashton and I'm not really used to loving straight men, even if they're fictional). I have read reviews that talked about how weird it was that their attraction for each other made work harder for them, considering they'd been in the industry for a while now, and I agree with that. And while their chemistry wasn't necessarily off-the-charts and I don't think they'll be one of my favourite couples ever, I did think they fit together well and were fun to read about.
The only thing that I truly didn't like was the third act. I could tell what it was going to be about from very early on, and the characters' reactions - especially Jasmine's - made me just frustrated. It didn't really portray them in a good light. So the inevitable break-up, which I usually don't enjoy but don't always hate, wasn't really done well and I could've done without it.
But like I said, I enjoyed the majority of this! I'll definitely read more by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent and Stalking
kfmcf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.25
This book was a lot of fun to read. Jasmine is a fantastic MC and I was rooting for her 100%. Ashton could have used a bit more depth but was perfectly fine.
I'm definitely excited to read the sequels (only one is out so far, I think?). Big fan of Daria's writing!
I'm definitely excited to read the sequels (only one is out so far, I think?). Big fan of Daria's writing!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
cemeterygay's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I just really loved this book. It is such a fun unapologetically Latine romance. I love both of our main protagonists and I especially love Ashton as the leading man. Ashton is such an amazing character, he is such a great father, and he is just a really caring and fun person. I love both his explorations of trauma and Jasmine's explorations of self-worth and independence. I loved the casual inclusion of a wide variety of Latine identities.
I also just loved the plot outside of the romance with filming the show. I loved the telenovela, soap opera, tv show setting and back plot. It was just a very fun book. I do think at times they could be a bit emotionally immature but it wasn't anything too distracting.
I'm looking forward to more books by this author.
I also just loved the plot outside of the romance with filming the show. I loved the telenovela, soap opera, tv show setting and back plot. It was just a very fun book. I do think at times they could be a bit emotionally immature but it wasn't anything too distracting.
I'm looking forward to more books by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Moderate: Alcohol
Additional CW: Colorism, PTSD, Discussions of Home Invasions