Queerceañera by Alex Crespo
Product Details
Web ID: 18496869quick read and cute plot
Joaquin is about to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. His dad and his sister had the best idea to celebrate with a bang by doing a Queerceanera! But not everyone is happy about it, especially his religious mother. And his childhood best friend, Felix, who just came back for the summer, is not making things easier when he mentions he's Jaoquin's chamberland and boyfriend. They just have to fake it 'til they make it, right? I did not finish this in one sitting but I did finish this book in a day! It just shows that the pace of the book is pretty good, and the writing is interesting through out that it holds my attention for so long. So, well done to the author. It was pretty good and the plot was adorable. The family aspects of this book made me miss my extended family. Majority are in a different country, and I definitely loved those parts of the book. And the gossip within the family was definitely realistic. I loved that the book touches different family members in the book and how those relationships pan out. Friendships are also part of this book, and I love how it managed to navigate that fragile relationship. That's the best thing that I loved in this book, the relationships. Whether they were bad or good relationships, I really like how the author did it. But I also do think they went too well that it was leading to a happy ending whether we like it or not. Finally, the romance. I'm honestly not a fan of it... I loved the fake dating troupe out of all the romance troupes, but this was not the best for me. I'll leave it at that so I won't spoil anything. Overall, it was good. As much as I love the family aspects of the book, there were things that didn't land for me. This was a definite feel-good, and quick book to read that a lot of people will enjoy. *I received an eARC of this book
Customer review from barnesandnoble.com
A feel good romance
Thank you Harper Collins and Netgalley for this eARC, these opinions are my own. A wonderfully charming story! Joaquin wakes up to find that his mother has posted an Instagram photo with some micro aggression towards the queer community. He can’t help but feel it’s directed at him. When his dad and sister find out they decide they want to through him a coming out party, even though he’s already out, a party to celebrate him and show him that he has love and support. They’re calling in a Queerceanera! He doesn’t love attention but decides to go through with it anyone. Of course when his mom finds out she wants to discuss it and suggests lunch. Only problem is she wants to bring Felix, his childhood friend who ghosted him. Felix is also his mother’s godson and gay, but it doesn’t seem to bother her like it does with Joaquin. Things are a little weird but go from bad to worse when Felix announces he’s going to be Joaquin’s chambelán. All the sudden his mother sees the idea in a new light. But when the rest of his family find out and the rumor has moved Felix to his boyfriend instead of just his chambelán, the two come to an understanding about fake dating. Can they keep it up until the Queerceanera? Will Joaquin be able to approach Felix about why he ghosted him? Will his mother support him? And what if his feelings about Felix start to resurface? A quick read that will have you consuming the book! Sweet, charming, and will give you all the warm and fuzzies! If you’re like me there will be a few tears in there too! Highly recommend to all who like feel good romance stories! Especially queer ones!
Recommends this product
Customer review from barnesandnoble.com