Review: Mariana Zapata truly does not disappoint! “Wait for It’” is the second book I have read by her and I absolutely devoured it. 

Zapata does a beautifully devastating job writing about the main character Diana’s fear of / struggles with being a single parent. There is a lot of stigma that exists with respect to being a single parent and Zapata makes her readers aware of this. Many individuals that Diana comes into contact with make her feel illegitimate and it is heartbreaking. Several moments brought me to tears. 

The novel also broaches topics like grief, loss, suicide, and racism. Zapata captures grief extremely well on the page and showcases how hard it is to lose a brother and a parent. I appreciate how Zapata chose to incorporate these subjects into her novel. Many people experience such things, which contributes to the realistic quality of the story.

Another aspect of the story I enjoyed was the inclusion of Spanish culture. I liked how much of the dialogue exchanges between Diana and her parents are written in Spanish, because it is an important part of Diana’s identity. In addition, I loved reading about the Spanish dishes created by Diana’s mother. I truly wish Diana was my neighbor so that I could get in on the yummy goodness. 

My favorite thing about the novel by far is Dallas and Diana’s relationship. I ABSOLUTELY loved how things developed between the two of them. As previously mentioned, Diana experiences a lot of stigma as a single parent. Dallas was raised by a single parent, thus being very protective of her. He does not doubt Diana’s capabilities for a second and is just so sweet and supportive. 

This slow burn, grumpyxsunshine, and friends-to-lover contemporary romance is a must read! I cannot recommend it enough.