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

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This romance featuring soap and telenovela stars is definitely not fit for cable TV. Jasmine and Ashton are attractive people that are looking to be more than a pretty face in the entertainment industry. Their experience filming their new show brings about a story of love, fear, and personal growth. Daria addresses the inequity in the entertainment industry and the significance of two Latinx actors climbing the charts in a way that can allow readers to really empathize with the struggles many POC artists face. I also loved how Daria reminds readers that our favorite actors are people too, and they too have their own identities and problems; this can be hard to keep in mind when we always see them from behind a screen. Daria brought Jasmine and Ashton to life; they are smart, creative, and passionate about what they do. Most importantly for some of you, this novel gets down right dirty 😉