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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
emotional
hopeful
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
No
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
fast-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:
No
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
If you enjoy Romeo and Juliet retellings, then add this one to you list.
The book started off with the female MC Mariana Capuleta meeting a guy on New Year's Eve and kissing him at midnight. Fast forward to Angelo Montero scoping out his competition for Battle of the Bands and seeing Marina in the band for the first time since New Year's Eve.
Angelo and Mariana family hate each other. They are not suppose to associate with one another so it made things difficult to start a relationship that they both desperately wanted. It was actually Angelo's sister and Mariana's foster sister that helped forge the bond between the family.
I thought this was a cute love story and if it wasn't a book club book I may have only done the audio of it. I love the idea of them both being in mariachi band. I thought that was an element that was fresh to the romance world. And the fact that the Capuletas were an all female band was even cooler. Which I know the theme of this will continue into the next book focusing on Mariana's sister Cat.
One of my issues with this book is that it was a little long. Amazon has it at 331 pages but it definitely felt longer than that. I also couldn't believe that Angelo's uncle would hold onto a grudge that happened decades ago.
I was able to attend a Q&A with the author after reading and Priscilla was such a lovely woman. I enjoyed hearing her thought process with writing and the making of this book. It was really inspired by her family.
Shame on me for not indulging into more Latinx romances. It is something I definitely want to continue to pursue.
The book started off with the female MC Mariana Capuleta meeting a guy on New Year's Eve and kissing him at midnight. Fast forward to Angelo Montero scoping out his competition for Battle of the Bands and seeing Marina in the band for the first time since New Year's Eve.
Angelo and Mariana family hate each other. They are not suppose to associate with one another so it made things difficult to start a relationship that they both desperately wanted. It was actually Angelo's sister and Mariana's foster sister that helped forge the bond between the family.
I thought this was a cute love story and if it wasn't a book club book I may have only done the audio of it. I love the idea of them both being in mariachi band. I thought that was an element that was fresh to the romance world. And the fact that the Capuletas were an all female band was even cooler. Which I know the theme of this will continue into the next book focusing on Mariana's sister Cat.
One of my issues with this book is that it was a little long. Amazon has it at 331 pages but it definitely felt longer than that. I also couldn't believe that Angelo's uncle would hold onto a grudge that happened decades ago.
I was able to attend a Q&A with the author after reading and Priscilla was such a lovely woman. I enjoyed hearing her thought process with writing and the making of this book. It was really inspired by her family.
Shame on me for not indulging into more Latinx romances. It is something I definitely want to continue to pursue.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4⭐
PG-13 for a just slightly open door romance
A West Side Story retelling set in San Antonio? As a big fan of visiting San Antonio and all the culture to be found throughout the city, this book was a good fit for me. I loved all the Texas themed references from Whataburger and SATX's Market Square to metaphors about bluebonnets and oil. But more importantly, this was a book so firmly rooted in Latin American culture from the food to the family to the community which was just perfection.
I think my one big gripe with this book was the instalove of it all. Mariana and Angelo kissed once and *bam* all the fireworks, lust, feelings, everything. I would have loved more build up, but seeing them overcome the challenges with their families rivalry and the mariachi band competition made up for that. Also the family situations represented in this book were truly special. If you love a Romeo and Juliet moment or have a trip to Texas planned soon and you love romance, grab this book!
Also, side note, this book made me realize High School Musical is also a West Side Story/Romeo & Juliet retelling and 🤯🤯🤯
PG-13 for a just slightly open door romance
A West Side Story retelling set in San Antonio? As a big fan of visiting San Antonio and all the culture to be found throughout the city, this book was a good fit for me. I loved all the Texas themed references from Whataburger and SATX's Market Square to metaphors about bluebonnets and oil. But more importantly, this was a book so firmly rooted in Latin American culture from the food to the family to the community which was just perfection.
I think my one big gripe with this book was the instalove of it all. Mariana and Angelo kissed once and *bam* all the fireworks, lust, feelings, everything. I would have loved more build up, but seeing them overcome the challenges with their families rivalry and the mariachi band competition made up for that. Also the family situations represented in this book were truly special. If you love a Romeo and Juliet moment or have a trip to Texas planned soon and you love romance, grab this book!
Also, side note, this book made me realize High School Musical is also a West Side Story/Romeo & Juliet retelling and 🤯🤯🤯