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richincolor · 8 months
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Book Review: Julieta and the Romeos
Title: Julieta and The Romeos
Author: Maria E. Andreu
Genres:  Contemporary/Romance
Pages: 400
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Review Copy: ARC by publisher
Availability: Available now
Summary: Julieta isn't looking for her Romeo--but she is writing about love. When her summer writing teacher encourages the class to publish their work online, the last thing she's expecting is to get a notification that her rom-com has a mysterious new contributor, Happily Ever Drafter. Julieta knows that happily ever afters aren't real. (Case in point: her parents' imploding marriage.) But then again, could this be her very own meet-cute?
As things start to heat up in her fiction, Julieta can't help but notice three boys in her real life: her best friend's brother (aka her nemesis), the boy next door (well, to her abuela), and her oldest friend (who is suddenly looking . . . hot?). Could one of them be her mysterious collaborator? But even if Julieta finds her Romeo, she'll have to remember that life is full of plot twists. . . .
Review: I read Julieta and the Romeos the same time as I was reading a heavy tome for work and it was the perfect brain break. The story was engaging and fun, with a little mystery, and a whole lot of “will they/won’t they” thrown in. Maria Andreau wove a number of romantic tropes together that made me question which boy was really going to be endgame. I absolutely loved this aspect of the story because it made me be in the moment with Julieta as she tried to figure out which boy was Happily Ever Drafter and which one to really date. 
Julieta’s confusion, no indecision, about which boy she wanted to be with made her somewhat of an unreliable narrator but not in the annoying sense. It was because she was so convinced that one of the “suitors” was the mysterious Happily Ever Drafter that each interaction with her “Romeos” was experienced from that lens. Sometimes this made for hilarious interactions and sometimes I was just frustrated with her character, especially when it was revealed who the mysterious writer was. But then again, Julieta is a teenager and they are often unreliable narrators for their own stories. 
On the flip side of the story, Julieta was really using this mystery as a distraction from all the other drama in her life. Her parent’s restaurant survived COVID, but was on the brink of closing and she was taken up their stress. Julieta idolized her parents and their marriage, so to see both struggling really challenged her world view so to compensate she threw herself into the mystery of the writer and which “Romeo” it could be. I felt that for Julieta as sometimes when life is challenging, it’s the fun little quests that don’t mean much in the end that helps us get through. 
Lastly, this was the first book, for me, that really dealt with our lives during COVID and the after effects we are still experiencing. Julieta’s abuela doesn’t outright state that Julieta’s grandfather died of COVID, just regrets that her last words to him were something silly over the phone from a nurse holding the phone to him. That one line was a gut punch and really grounded the story in the here and now for me. Julieta references the “zoom year” many times and how her parents really struggled to keep their store open during the lockdown. The tone that Andreu used towards COVID was beautiful in that she acknowledged this trauma event that the world experienced and how our lives have been forever altered. 
Julieta and the Romeos was a perfect summer read that had a lot of heart, fun, and romance. It balanced a number of deeper issues skillfully while having a soft sense of whimsy at summer love.
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aesthetelabel · 2 years
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Shop - We love a good stack, even more so if they’re vintage Vintage art, photography and nature books will be added to the website tomorrow Subscribe to our email list to be notified of new arrivals and offers . . . . Photograph @aesthetelabel #stacks #bookstack #bibliophile #library #bookrecommendations #books #vintagebooks #vintagemagazine #indiemag #indiemagazine #neutralfeed #beigeaesthetic #curatedhome #curatedvintage #bookshelf #collectedhome #collectedvintage #summerreads #interiorbooks #interiordesign #interiorstyling #interiors #interiorinspiration #top100interiordesigners #ighome #shopsustainable #shopsmall #veganhome #veganinteriors #aesthetelabel https://www.instagram.com/p/CiyFOaKrhE4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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thereaderbee · 2 years
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📚 How many unread books do you own? And, what are you reading this week?? It’s Monday again, Bookworms … How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun? Did you read a lot? 🥰 My weekend did not go as planned, but I did manage to stop doom scrolling long enough to do some reading yesterday, and that was a nice little break from reality. 🙈 I am definitely hoping to work in some more reading this week as well. 🥰 How was your weekend? And what are you reading for this last week of June? And do you have a lot of unread books? I think over half of the books I own are unread … And there are a lot of them. 😅 Pictured above is a stack of one word title books that I definitely need to read already. 🤣 Why are there always so many books, and so little time?? ☀️ 🌈 ☀️ 🌈 ☀️ 🌈 #AlltheBooksJun22 #MyFictionalMusings #CourtofReadingJune22 #ReadingintheWeb 🌈 ☀️ 🌈 ☀️ 🌈 ☀️ #bookstack #toberead #tbr #currentlyreading #amreading #summerreading #books #reading #bookstagram #bibliophile #booklover #booknerd #booksofinstagram #bookphoto #bookdragon #summerreads #fantasybooks #yabooks #shelfie #bookobsessed #becauseofreading #bookdragon #booklover #ilovebooks #bookcollection #fiction #mondayvibes #cozyreading https://www.instagram.com/p/CfThGKFt45v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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shelvesfullofbooks · 2 years
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#currentlyreading #sapiens by #yuvalnoahharari #nonfiction #reading #kitapaski #bookworm #booklr #booklove #booksofinstagram #lesen #lesenmachtglücklich #leseratte #lire #bookish #summerreading #summerreads #bestseller #books #bücher #sunset #history #science #kitap (hier: Çorum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiVgXK7r-hv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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taylor-reads-books · 2 years
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“Bad times don't last. You just have to hang on until they pass.” —Jenn Bennett, Starry Eyes •————————————————————————————• This is the perfect day for a stack of contemporary YA books and big glass of ice cold lemonade! •————————————————————————————• #bookstack #bookspines #beautifulbooks #booksbooksbooks #bookish #lemonade #summerreads #summerbooks #yabooks #yalit #yacontemporary #reader #instareads #readerofinstagram #readingforfun #readerlife #bookishaesthetic #booklove https://www.instagram.com/p/CfmlEv4Pl0g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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scholarlysoldier · 2 years
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Mom: “You should go to the Canola Fields to grab some pictures!” And that’s just what we did! 🤷‍♂️ A little late but June’s reading included: 1. “Halo: First Strike” by Eric Nylund (2003) 2. “Matterhorn” by Karl Marlantes (2009) 3. “On the Psychology of Military Incompetence” by Dr Norman Dixon (1976) 4. “The War on the West” by Douglas Murray (2022) #bookstagram #junereads #summerreads #conolafields #princeedwardisland #halo #halofirststrike #ericnylund #matterhorn #karlmarlantes #onthepsychologyofmilitaryincompetence #normandixon #thewaronthewest #douglasmurray (at Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf4haJGppvpckNV17NxYr4DQKOKP9d_j_wm1S80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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joyffree · 3 months
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🌊 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🌊
2024 Summers in Seaside Collection is back! Seaside is a small town located along the Oregon Coast and home of the Seaside Festival. The series returns in July with 14 new stand alone stories guaranteed to be filled with sun, sand and summer adventures that will tug at your heartstrings.
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marbellatarot · 4 months
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The best travel books to read this summer Escape the everyday and discover faraway lands through the best travel books of the season. These captivating stories will whisk you away to dreamy destinations, inspiring your wanderlust from page to page.
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allthingsdarkanddirty · 8 months
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🏖️𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 🏖️
Amazon Universal https://geni.us/HEACollection A collection of four short stories to bring some sizzle into your summer.
No angst - just love! The Taste of You Opposites Attractstory
When Chef Byron Lord decides Julia Nichols needs a lesson in his kitchen, what happens when the simmering heat gets to be too much for both of them? Will she pass the test or will she prove they both have something to learn about life and love?
Stitches Single Mom story
When Chloe loses her beloved stuffed koala, Stitch, will the handsome doctor she befriends be able to help? Will her mother admit that Dr. Ian Taylor may be the prescription they need to mend them both and become a family?
Love Under Construction Age Gap story
An older man. A younger woman. Coworkers. Off-limits. Can they build something to stand the test of time?
House Arrest Forced Proximity story Jenny Reynolds is having a bad day. Can the hot cop next door make it better? Officer Connor Michaels is certainly willing to try.
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🏖️𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 🏖️
Amazon Universal https://geni.us/HEACollection
A collection of four short stories to bring some sizzle into your summer.
No angst - just love!
The Taste of You
Opposites Attract story
When Chef Byron Lord decides Julia Nichols needs a lesson in his kitchen, what happens when the simmering heat gets to be too much for both of them? Will she pass the test or will she prove they both have something to learn about life and love?
Stitches
Single Mom story
When Chloe loses her beloved stuffed koala, Stitch, will the handsome doctor she befriends be able to help? Will her mother admit that Dr. Ian Taylor may be the prescription they need to mend them both and become a family?
Love Under Construction
Age Gap story 
An older man. A younger woman. Coworkers. Off-limits. Can they build something to stand the test of time?
House Arrest
Forced Proximity story
Jenny Reynolds is having a bad day. Can the hot cop next door make it better? Officer Connor Michaels is certainly willing to try.
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jhnadler · 8 months
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Waiting for my editor has left me in this strange liminal writing place. For the first time in 3 years, I'm not writing every day because I'm preparing for the launch of my latest book. It's also the conclusion of my fantasy trilogy, so on top of all the work designing the cover and preparing files for publication, I'm working on my marketing plan. I know most readers shy from an incomplete series, so I haven't done much marketing. In fact, I've rarely been on social (um, because writing), and that will change. If you haven't looked at The Books of Alexandrea because you were waiting for the series to be completed, it's only months away. The wait is over!
The Books of Alexandrea (2 book series) Kindle Edition (amazon.com)
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j-g-0 · 8 months
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remarkist · 9 months
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If you are a Taylor Swift fan, any of these reads are for you! 📚 Not to mention, the 2nd season of #thesummeriturnedpretty has premiered today on Amazon Prime!
Community member, Renee, dives into all of the pop culture influence that Taylor Swift has had in recent years. Read it in our magazine!
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thereaderbee · 2 years
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📖 How’s your reading month going so far? Any favorite reads of the month yet? Happy Tuesday, Bookworms … We’ve officially made it halfway through August! 🥰 How’s your reading month going so far? Have you read anything really awesome? 📚 My month is not going at all as I had planned. Not only did it take me forever to finish my firrst book of the month, I’ve only finished one other since then. 🙄 But, there’s still plenty of time left in the month, so hopefully I can pull it together. 😅 There are so many great books that need to be read. 🥰 What about you guys? How’s your reading month going so far? And do you have any favorites yet?? 📚 ☀️ 📚 ☀️ 📚 ☀️ #AlltheBooksAug22 #MyFictionalMusings #CourtofReadingAug22 #ReadingintheWeb 📚 ☀️ 📚 ☀️ 📚 ☀️ #summerreads #currentlyreading #amreading #reading #books #bookshelves #bookshelfie #summerreading #cozyreading #mylibrary #librariesofinstagram #bookcollection #bookstack #yabooks #romancebooks #fantasybooks #funkopops #bookcommunity #bookobsessed #booksaremagic #bookdragon #funko #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #somanybooks https://www.instagram.com/p/ChUPYMXOwAN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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mrsolie · 9 months
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5/5 stars. The book is easy to read, and follow through. Lisa Jewell takes you through a wonderful story that will keep you wanting to read more. The ending was wonderful, and the story does not feel rushed to give you a great ending. A good summer read.
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twinsprings4ever · 10 months
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Sabina and Riley wanted to take a long weekend in the desert to get away from the city, but their vacation away from other people was brief. An unexpected darkness settled in among the cacti and junipers while they were out mountain biking, totally unaware of the danger they were in. Now they will need more than outdoor survival skills to make it off the mesa alive in this debut novella! Get your free e-book NOW on Amazon.
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