Where Buffy meets Lucifer meets Twilight, this fun, campy YA book exists. I was sold based on the blurb alone, but as I read it I realized it really had the perfect blend of paranormal romance, teen angst, horror & comedy. I really felt like I was in the middle of a Buffy episode rooting for her to take down the Big Bad of the week, and I really hope this author turns this story into a series because it has the potential to be an awesome world for more stories!

This book was really marketed perfectly and was exactly as it was described, which is so hard to find lately! I’m really excited to read more from this author soon.

This book is very YA. I do believe a young teenager would love this book. Unfortunately, as someone in my mid thirties, this book didn’t hit the mark for me.

I found myself scanning through the pages to get through the book faster. There are a lot of cliches that made me want to grit my teeth.

Also, every one is hiding something from the main heroine and won’t tell her anything. Every one keeps saying ,”when the time is right.” That is annoying to keep reading in the book. Why keep foreshadowing that with no real lead behind it? I felt like it was unnecessary to keep saying that statement when other things were definitely foreshadowing that the heroine was something else.

The love interests came off as very cheesy. I couldn’t connect with the romantic aspect of this book.

Overall, I was not into this particular story.

I’m thankful for the publishers and NetGalley for sending over a copy! Thank you!

This is not my typical genre, but I couldn't resist that cover! I really liked the concept and there were many funny parts throughout the book. I loved the Latinx heroine and the ancestor storyline. Some parts were a bit cheesy and predictable but this was still a fun read and I would definitely recommend it to my students.

Mica is your average angsty teen who lives in a small town. She fights with her Abuela and is so ready for college, that is until Sam comes into town and she totally falls for him. She's totally under his spell and then some odd things start happening to her, her friends, and her town. She finds out more about Sam's past and knows she has to break things off completely, but that brings a world of trouble and it's up to her and her friends to take care of it.

While the pacing was a bit off for me, this was still a fun and light read for me. Oh, and Sam busting out a Bad Bunny song was a perfect touch!

I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you, NetGalley and Harper Collins Children's Books!

This one was a chaotic ride. I loved it, but looking back, it felt like a fever dream. I literally gasped a few times, I was that caught off guard by the chaos. Again, loved it, but it was a journey.

I'll admit, I found the romance in this one difficult. I couldn't ship Miguela and Rage, I just couldn't. I was too stuck on Miguela and Sam. I know, it doesn't make logical sense. Clearly I've been reading too much enemies-to-lovers

But other than that, I loved this! The supernatural elements were so much fun. And the characters were even better! Every friend was adorable, I never got tired of their antics. This was a super fun read, and one I'd definitely recommend!

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
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This book was such great fun to read! Cardinal creates super strong characters who you immediately root for, and expertly balances the small town Vermont setting with the big world stakes and magical elements. It was a great pace and the romance was realistic. I loved the infusion of Puerto Rican culture. It was done flawlessly and very realistically.

What a great book. The trope of a girl falling for a hot bad boy and does not see the boy who has loved her all along seems to be in a lot of new books coming out right now. The difference with this one is refreshing because the boy is hot and he really is bad. Loved the supernatural story. It was a refreshing read on an old storyline.

Fun spooky book to get you into the Halloween spirit.

Miguela attracts dangerous Sam and gets involved in a world wind, fast pace romance.

Not my favorite, not a super complexed story, but definitely exactly what it claims to be. I want to start off by saying I really like the concept. It’s very much a cozy read you can sink your teeth into when you want something light, or if you want a supernatural romcom.

My problems were the pacing and the writing. Like I said, not super complexed, but the writing lacked a bit for me. Some remarks about other women were a bit “I’m not like other girls” for me. There’s an extremely rude remark in the beginning about a girl's breast that made me annoyed.

Still, a fast pace read to get into the spooky vibe.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

A small-town good-girl is bored with her life and falls in insta-love with a new guy in town. Strange things start happening and she starts to realize her new relationship has got to end. This was cheese-tastic, lots of fun.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Teen for allowing me to read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Breakup From Hell is an entertaining, fast paced, fun read! If you like City of Bones and Percy Jackson, I think you'll enjoy the ridiculousness of Breakup From Hell.

"I have a feeling, Miguela, that's only the beginning of what we can do together."

The cover is what drew me to this story. I love the little animated graphics and the promise of a hell-ish break up.

Sam is new to town and Miguela falls instantly for his charming ways. But when they start dating, certain events start taking place... Things are not what they seem as Mica and her friends begin to experience changes to their bodies and their parents are having secret meetings about them. Oh, and Sam's sister wants to kill Mica?...

"I've broken up with boys before, but none of them made my root beer boil and tried to kill me with a flying stool top."

I really liked the light hearted romance and how it reminded me of YA books from the early 2000s. The action and horror was silly and had the original Evil Dead-vibes. There are archangels and demons, well-developed friendships, and religious tones. I'm not much of a believer but I did like how the revelations were used.

There were a few cringe inducing moments but it didn't hinder my reading experience too much. I'm not one for weird nicknames especially ones that feel forced or unnecessary.

Overall I think Breakup From Hell is an unexpected surprise and, as much as my own dark soul wanted to follow Sam to the underworld, I'm glad Mica didn't. It made for a thrilling rom-com and I recommend it if you're looking for a lighter YA book.

3.5 stars

One thing about me? I’m gonna fall for the bad boy.

Every.single.time.

Breakup from Hell follows teenager Miguela Angeles as she unravels her family’s story…or should I say secret?
In the midst of her “I’d rather be anywhere but here” origin story, Miguela meets Sam - an attractive stranger who seems too good to be true. Even though he makes her feel things she’s never felt before (please note, this is very much burying the lead) things get really weird, really fast. Like…apocalyptically so.

Can Miguela exit the relationship without ending the world?


This story, was so, SO cute and a perfect kickoff to spooky season! This book made me laugh, made me holler, and made me smile even though I knew she needed to leave this man A L O N E. If you’re looking for a feel-good quick read with a powerful heroine, a hidden bloodline/chosen one trope with Latinx rep, this is the book for you!

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DNF this because the plot was boring and WAYYYY too cliche

2 stars because I liked Sam as a character and that’s it - Rage was great too but the story is just so BORING

Not for me sorry 🙅🏻‍♀️

This is one of my favorite Ya paranormal/horror books that i have read in a while.

Yes it was very predictable and yes it was very cheesy but its just what i needed i ate this book up.

I really don't want to say to much about this book because i think the Synopsis does a good job of explaining everything without spoilers. Sam gave me Damon Salvatore vibes tbh.

BREAKUP FROM HELL by Ann Davila Cardinal is cute and funny. Thank you HarperCollins Children's Books for the digital review copy.

Well, this is fast pacing, entertaining, enjoyable paranormal romance you may finish in one sitting! The characterization is good! The love story is insta and pacing needs a little balance ( it starts quiet fast, after insta love story blooms, the ex caution of the events gets a little slow down and the conclusion wraps up a little abruptly) but overall: just like its strikingly beautiful cover, it’s worth to dive into and enjoy the full wild ride!

Mica ( Miguela) Angeles, a badass and bookish Puerto Rican teenager, earning her black belt by her talent in martial arts, living in an ordinary, uneventful life in her small town, looking for some action to change the direction of her life, getting frustrated because she thinks her abuela keeps secrets about true history and roots of their family.

Then enigmatic young man Sam and his disturbing sister moves moves to their small Vermont town and she finds herself into a whirlwind romance. Throughout their relationship Mica gets estranged from her friends and feels the change in her body: she feels so powerful and extra story. But the visions she starts seeing give her creeps.

As soon as she finds the truth about the secrets her abuela keeps about her family roots, she realizes she has to end her relationship urgently but now the creepy sister comes for her and she has no intention to run without a fight!

Overall: I had so much even though I found the romance parts a little instant! But it was quick, gripping reading and I highly recommend if you’re into YA paranormal romance reads and badass heroines!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins Children’s Books / Harper Teen for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions.

Mica Angeles adores horror books, martial arts, and cant wait to get out of her small town of Vermont. When she meets an extremely attractive guy named Sam, who just happens to love the same horror author as her she becomes smitten. Yet strange things start happening ever since meeting Sam, particularly that she’s been getting visions of the world ending, those she loves dying, and the world in fire, yeah not so great right? It doesn’t help that her grandmother has been even more secretive, especially about her heritage. The more time she spends with Sam the more she becomes suspicious that he is hiding something from her and wants something from her. When she discovers his family roots and what he really wants and is... Mica realizes that this is going to be one hell of a break up and that hopefully she can end this relationship without ending the world. This was a fun and predictable story, I had fun with it! It was funny, had some cool supernatural moments, and overall was a nice easy read!

*Thanks Netgalley and HarperCollins Children's Books, HarperTeen for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins Children’s Books, Harper Teen for an ARC of Breakup from Hell!

Breakup from Hell is an easy, fun, supernatural read. The cover really caught my eye and when I read the premise, I thought it was a cute idea. I do think some of the pacing was a bit off, but other than that the book was very enjoyable. I got bad vibes from Sam right from the start of the book. I did like the build up to finding out what Mica’s Abuela was hiding from her and her friends. If you like YA supernatural books, you will enjoy this one.

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I had a hard time liking Sam or believing Mica could have fallen for him to start, so I was a bit skeptical while reading.

Interesting supernatural aspects and fan of the cover.

This was a fun YA novel! Miguela is a normal teenage girl, with normal teenage friends trying to survive high school and making plans for her future. Abuela has been keeping secrets from her, and the frustration she feels about those lies drives her to want to leave her smalltown behind for the bustling city of Los Angeles. But all hell breaks loose when she starts dating the hot new guy in town.

Very much reminded me of Dogma with the antics happening in town and the comedy, with a hint of Lucifer meets Buffy level angels and demons realness. All in all, a cute novel filled with fierce women and friendship.

I was given a copy of this story to read; but thoughts and opinions are all my own. Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Teen for the chance to read this book!

This book was...interesting. It felt very YA, 'I'm not like other girls', instantly fall in love with the boy (all of which I'm pretty sure it was going for so it was spot on there). All of that, but with a hellish supernatural twist. Overall, the concept was really interesting but the execution felt very rushed. I'd also say that the verses from Revelation were a little weird and and too on the nose.

Thank you, HarperCollins Children's Books, HarperTeen. for allowing me to read Breakup from Hell early!

The first thing I noticed about this book was the beautiful illustrated cover. Then I read the synopsis which seemed original and fun. As I finished the book, all I could think was that sometimes we can really judge books by their covers because this novel was as beautiful and fun as its cover.