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Reviewed for NetGalley:

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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2/5 stars. To be released February 2023.

This was okay. I think the hardest part for me that kept me from fulling enjoying it was the pacing. The beginning felt too fast, with some insta-love, and then the pace started to slow down as the story began to unfold and we learned more secrets about the main characters life. This was a quick read for sure, so for someone that wants a quick, "light", supernatural rom-com, this is one they should pick up. If you are looking for a more in-depth world building/relationship building novel, then maybe look elsewhere.

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BREAKUP FROM HELL is a supernatural lovers-to-enemies thriller that you won't be able to put down. Puerto Rican teen Miguela Angeles (Mica) is a book-loving badass. In addition to working at the local bookstore and fangirling over an author famed for his paranormal series, Mica is a black belt, a model granddaughter, good friend, and recently accepted to a college across the country. When Sam and his creepy sister move to Mica's small Vermont town, things get weird fast. First, there's the head over heels swooning between Sam and Mica. Too bad his sister's out to get her. And she's strangely feeling a lot stronger these days - like superhero strong. And then there are the visions. And it's not just her, her three BFFs are feeling weird too.

Delightfully predictable. The right amount of campy. Packed full of action and wit. BREAKUP FROM HELL is the perfect book for reluctant readers, paranormal romance fans, and teens wanting a book they can't put down.

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I adore this book! The tensions where amazing both from familial things and the over all plot of what the FMC's lineage means. The romance was also incredibly adorable.

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