A review by tayahmarie
Ramón and Julieta by Alana Quintana Albertson

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

First things first, this book was absolutely amazing! I needed a good romance to read after reading so many Thrillers in honor of Halloween, and this satisfied my needs, lol.

I didn't know how much I would enjoy this because I didn't care for the original Romeo and Juliet play, but Ramon and Julieta exceeded my expectations! I sincerely appreciate Latinx culture, and Albertson did a phenomenal job of genuinely capturing it. I think the traditions, the foods (the description of the tacos and various AUTHENTIC Mexican foods made me so hungry!), the colors, music, and the language are stunning. I loved that Dias De Los Muertos was included, and it was a central point of the story. I feel like we don't get too many books with that holiday emphasized, and we should because it's a heartbreakingly beautiful day, and its concept is fascinating.

As for Ramon and Julieta, I loved their characters so much. They both had a lot of character development/growth from the first chapter to the end. Their chemistry was undeniable, and this was, of course, a good representation of an actual star-crossed lovers' situation, which is one of my favorite tropes! 

I cannot wait until this publishes and I hope everyone gives this a read. I'm looking forward to reading more from Albertson!

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