This book had great Latinx and first generation American/daughter of immigrants representation. Rubi is a very smart, kind and likable character and the way she connected to her roots through food was very fun to experience. The love story felt a little rush but that’s teenagers for you I guess, and the love interest was adorable. The side story with her best friend was really sweet too. 
Her relationship with her parents although I understand it, did bother me a little, I mean the fact that Rubi and the dad called the mom “the boss” said enough, so that did annoy me more than it should have because again, I understand why they put the pressure they did on Rubi, but I just wanted to intercede and protect her the whole time.
If you love YA you’ll love this one for sure.