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A review by jsilfen924
West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras
3.0
A West Side Story/ Romeo and Juliet Retelling with a rich cast of characters, lots of culture and music.
Synopsis: Mariana and Angelo have an instant connection after meeting on New Years Eve. However, at the time, neither of them realize that their families are long time rivals. When they are both signed up for the upcoming Battle of the Mariachi Bands, the two come together to keep their families in line and have to fight the urge to pursue their attraction.
Thoughts: I enjoyed the West Side Story retelling and learning more about the LatinX culture and community in Texas. The Mariachi concept was clever and forbidden love/ forced proximity is a great trope combo. However, I will say the writing style did not make this romance the easiest of reads, particularly the dialogue. When I switched to the audio, I was more engaged and had an easier time following the plot. I wish the final performance was in the actual story and not just mentioned in the epilogue.
Read if you like:
-Forbidden love
-Forced Proximity
-Fueling families
-Spanish words/ phrases in books
-San Antonio setting
-Lots of Texas references
Synopsis: Mariana and Angelo have an instant connection after meeting on New Years Eve. However, at the time, neither of them realize that their families are long time rivals. When they are both signed up for the upcoming Battle of the Mariachi Bands, the two come together to keep their families in line and have to fight the urge to pursue their attraction.
Thoughts: I enjoyed the West Side Story retelling and learning more about the LatinX culture and community in Texas. The Mariachi concept was clever and forbidden love/ forced proximity is a great trope combo. However, I will say the writing style did not make this romance the easiest of reads, particularly the dialogue. When I switched to the audio, I was more engaged and had an easier time following the plot. I wish the final performance was in the actual story and not just mentioned in the epilogue.
Read if you like:
-Forbidden love
-Forced Proximity
-Fueling families
-Spanish words/ phrases in books
-San Antonio setting
-Lots of Texas references