Cute, and tackled the themes in unexpected ways.

I read this for my second book of of the Booktubeathon, covering the "Read a hyped book" and part of my diverse reading project, and I ma glad I picked it up! Although different to what I would normally reach for, this was cute. TBH, it is more of a 3.5 rating than a hard 4, but I like to round up! I enjoyed both protagonists and love the glimpses into other intersecting story lines that cropped up. It was light-hearted but with a few dips into deeper themes - the way good YA should be.

Yoon has a very clear, beautifully simple writing style that makes her books enjoyable. Did this book change my life or leave me shook? No. Did I like it - yeah, I did! :)

I did want to love this book a little more than I did - I feel if I did not already love this author, I don't know if I would have liked this book. I did have a bit of an issue with some of the language, but I think my main concern was the similarities in the plot twists/conflicts in the book - (trying to remain vague to avoid spoilers!). It felt repetitive to me and I wanted a little more plot development. I wanted to dive deeper into certain areas that were glossed over!

In saying that, boy oh boy Sáenz can sure develop a character! I could not love Vicente or Fito more (TBH, I think I would have liked this more if it was from either of their POV's!). I also love the beautiful family dynamic that enriches the book so, so much. The subtlety of Sáenzs' work is truly beautiful.

I think this book needs to be in every school library!!
Great messages of friendship, family, love, self acceptance, growing up and being who you are.
There was a great scene regarding fat shaming and how easily it occurs, dispite how harmful... I think it was handled realistically and well.
*4.5 stars*