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Sweet frenemies to lovers book. I had picked up the second book in series, not knowing about the first. But I found the first one and enjoyed the read. Now I’m ready to read the second book.

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kyeruhh's review against another edition

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emotional 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

4.0

This book had so many things I love: sad men, childhood friends to lovers, complicated family dynamics. The premise is absolutely ridiculous but I adored both grandfathers so much that I simply did not care. Kamilah and Liam were so sweet. The biggest issue I had was how awfully Kamilah’s family treated her and how quickly that was resolved. She deserved more justice!!!

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challenging emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

Younger me would be so happy to see more books written by BIPOC. I never got this, and I’m now able to see so many diverse authors and their stories. Anyways, back to the book.

I loved Kamilah’s family because they reminded me of mine. Leo is exactly like my brother, and the mother is so similar to mine it made me feel even more connected to the world. I enjoyed watching the grandfathers conspiring to get Kamilah and Liam to get together, and I can’t wait to see the rest of the family.

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sfschroe's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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bibliozord's review against another edition

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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

3.5

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indieandajean's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

3.75

We love a good childhood friends to enemies to lovers romance. The scheming octogenarians were just the icing on the cake for this one. Didn't love the majority of the "supporting" cast of characters (other than Papo and Saint) which is what makes this one a 3.75/5 for me. I don't necessarily know that I will be reading the rest of the series.

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funny hopeful medium-paced

4.0

This book was such a fun read! We have Kamilah, a Puerto Rican Chef, and Liam, an Irish Whiskey Distiller, who both want to save their family businesses. They both have ideas and visions for their family businesses, but nothing can be so simple you have two meddling abuelos trying to get their grandkids together. Kamilah and Liam genuinely see each other for who they are, and there is a lot of support between them.

I was not a fan of the second-act breakup. I’m not a fan of the miscommunication trope, and I did feel the reason for the breakup was very immature. But aside from that, I enjoyed this book and recommend it.

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zarzar22's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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