A review by therese_nook68
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria

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

5.0

I fell in love with this book. Not only was it inclusive, but also had discussions about diaspora, consent, colorism and community. I also would really like to know who neglected to tell me that the MC was mixed and was part Filipina, because I would have picked up this book even without knowing the synopsis. 
It was a little slow in the beginning, but I loved being able to create those characters before having them enter a romantic and sexual dynamic. 
I loved the telenovela aspect and thought it was a good framework for building that emotional connection between the two. 
The book was absolutely addicting to read and I loved every aspect of it, I do think the ending wrapped up really quickly and I wanted more! 
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