This is one of those books that I know will stick with me long after I've finished it.

Natalie Guerrero does a wonderful job at inserting her reader right into the action. I felt as if I was an extra in Xiomara's story, watching from the sidelines and rooting her on the whole way through. This novel does a wonderful job at tackling grief and heartache and wants and desires and everything in-between. I found myself highlighting a plethora of lines and passages that I know I'll keep coming back to.

I can't wait to continue reading more from Guerrero for hopefully a long, long time.

This is a great book. I loved reading about NYC and its effect on its residents. I was moved by Xiomara’s journey and related to a lot of her experiences, particularly with men. Highly recommended!

this was a good story! It covers deep themes of grief, love, coming of age, relationships, and lgbtq+ and more. I do think it was overall very well written and it kept me entertained while reading this book.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

I love/hate books that give you an emotional hangover. Love because the story is so good; hate because it leaves me gutted when it's over. That was this book.

Guerrero's writing was tight, and her characters wonderfully developed.

We dive into the life of Xiomara Sanchez, fresh off the death of her sister and floundering in her jobs, her relationships, and her dreams. But slowly and beautifully, we get to see her pick up the pieces and with the help of her friends, family, and foes she cobbles herself back together.

This story is going to stick with me for a while.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved all of the sensory details in this novel - Guerrero really makes New York (and Washington Heights in particular) come alive. Xiomara is prickly at times but also funny and fascinating, and I never stopped rooting for her. I am excited to read whatever Guerrero writes next - this is a great debut.