Well, Alexis Daria did it again! After reading You Had Me at Hola, I became so invested in the Primas of Power series that I couldn’t wait to read about Michelle and her love story.

Mich was an amazing character! I loved how she cut straight to the chase with things and was very direct. However, you could tell that underneath her tough exterior she wanted companionship and to allow herself to be vulnerable and her real, authentic self for someone who deserved it. As for Gabe, I really liked his character, too. I enjoyed watching him grow with each chapter - both he and Mich had changed but were still so similar after all those years apart; true friendships never die!

Final Thoughts: I loved every second of this story. I usually don’t care for the friends-to-lovers trope but this was done so well! And admittedly, I am a sucker for second chance romances, lol. Daria’s writing style is heartbreakingly beautiful and has solidified her as an auto-buy author for me. I was so engrossed in Mich and Gabe’s old/new friendship and the romantic feelings they could finally indulge in. Since there was a lot of baggage and history between the two, there was so much depth added to the story. It felt like you went on this journey with them and it warmed my heart to see their growth individually and collectively. Lastly, I appreciated the reoccurring and real-life themes of family, powerful Latinx representation, overcoming childhood trauma, forgiving others, and most importantly, yourself, reuniting with your loved ones, and learning how to open up and let people in.