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bookishaddictions 's review for:
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:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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 😉