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West Side Love Story
by Priscilla Oliveras
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
If you loved West Side Story I think you're going to love all the little references throughout this book. Likewise if you're a Romeo and Juliet fan.
I loved the meet cute in this book. I loved how fate brought these two together but I also hated how a family fued kept them apart.
I loved the romance in this book. True to Oliveras' style it is mostly closed door but you definitely get a little more passion than some closed door books and she writes excellent kisses. But what I really loved in this particular book were the glimpses into mariachi culture, the importance of foster families and adoption, and the dangers of gentrification. Oliveras didn't shy away from anything.
I of course loved all the Spanish too, but if you don't speak Spanish Oliveras is one of the best Latinx authors at weaving the translations into her text.
Feuding families is not my favorite trope but I still really enjoyed this book. It definitely spends a lot of time setting up back story for Mariana's huge family, but it will be worth it when we get to read Cat's story next.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
I loved the meet cute in this book. I loved how fate brought these two together but I also hated how a family fued kept them apart.
I loved the romance in this book. True to Oliveras' style it is mostly closed door but you definitely get a little more passion than some closed door books and she writes excellent kisses. But what I really loved in this particular book were the glimpses into mariachi culture, the importance of foster families and adoption, and the dangers of gentrification. Oliveras didn't shy away from anything.
I of course loved all the Spanish too, but if you don't speak Spanish Oliveras is one of the best Latinx authors at weaving the translations into her text.
Feuding families is not my favorite trope but I still really enjoyed this book. It definitely spends a lot of time setting up back story for Mariana's huge family, but it will be worth it when we get to read Cat's story next.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content