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West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras
4.0

An exciting and refreshing take on a Latine classic, West Side Love Story combines everything I love about a rivals to lovers romance book. The mutual pining and sense of hopelessness that can lead to some pretty thoughtless decisions that make for the best drama. Mariana and Angelo delivered beautiful chemistry with just the right amount of angst. The stakes were believable and so so relatable that you were rooting for everyone involved, but especially our main couple.

The cast of side characters were so fun and I CANNOT wait for Catalina’s book. I also loved the exploration of growing up in the foster system and the sense of belonging that Casa Capuleta offered to their girls. It’s not an overly explored side of the system that we view in pop culture and I really enjoyed it.

Priscilla did it again and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!