This was a quick TeleNovela from the start. Monica and her mother had a few things to work out together and separate.
They had to resolve some complex situations that brought Monica and her mom together; including her brother and father.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
A big thank you to NetGalley and Simon Element/ S&S/ Marysue Rucci Books for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 stars rounded up. I really enjoyed this one!

Having spent half of my childhood in Miami, there were a lot of nostalgic elements for me that really resonated with me.

However, you don’t have to be from South Florida to enjoy the storyline!

Before being wheeled off to surgery, Mónica’s mom drops a bombshell on her- her biological father is not the man that has raised her.

The story then follows two timelines, one with Mónica’s mom explaining her past and one with Mónica reckoning with the fallout in the present day, along with romantic issues of her own.

I like the way the dual timeline gives you insight into both characters and helps you understand the decisions everyone made.

Overall, a great read!

Thank you to #netgalley for this ARC of #tellittomesinging

Monica and her mother are beautifully centered in this novel that shows them as characters working through complex situations. Each part of the story evolved thoroughly to make it a worthwhile read. I would read a book about the characters in the telenovela that brought Monica and her mother together.

This book was a dramatic roller coaster that took me on a ride. Set as a soap opera style story but with passionate characters. I was really happy to get my hands on the ARC, thank you NetGalley and publishers. I enjoyed this book and the way it was written. I got into it to the point I felt like I wanted to argue with the characters to get them to make better decisions. It got me very involved. I did however get a bit distracted at times and so ultimately I gave it a 4.5 out of 5.

At times, reading Tell It to Me Singing, I felt as if Tita Ramirez had written the book just for me: like her protagonist, I am also Cuban-American, living in Miami, and expecting my first child (at this time, I'm as far along as Monica is at the novel's beginning). I recognized the references, geography, food, and culture that Ramierez depicts, which made it a particular joy to read this novel.

That said, though I do have quite a bit in common with Monica, I think this novel is going to be a delight for many readers. With telenovela twists that are still grounded in real emotion, Tell It to Me Singing is going to be a must-read for fans of Jane the Virgin. The romantic subplot can be frustrating at times—this isn't the glossy rom-com subplot—but it highlights the humanity of the characters involved, and I was impressed by the way that Ramirez resisted making any particular character the hero or villain. I also loved how truly bonkers this book could be; there were times when I asked myself, "wait, how is this happening?!" But I loved every minute of the wild ride.

There are a few issues with pacing, and the central revelation of Monica's parentage is resolved VERY quickly at the end, but overall Tell It to Me Singing was a very enjoyable read, and I can't wait for readers to discover Tita Ramirez's delicious debut novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and Marysue Rucci Books for an early review copy of Tell It to Me Singing. All opinions are my own.

The plot of this juicy, big-hearted family drama appropriately feels like that of a telenovela, centering a dutiful Cuban daughter who must face a shocking family truth. Warm, moving, and packed with high drama.

3.5 STARS ROUNDED UP. This was definitely a story that read as a telenovela full of family drama. I enjoyed the exploration of mother and daughter relationships and how that changes over the years. But I did find it slow and got bored at times.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an E- ARC!

This is basically one of my mom's telenovelas in book form. From the set up of Mirta, the mother, revealing to her pregnant daughter, Monica, that the man she thinks is her father, isn't, to every repetitive scene and every bad decision made,

Everything is so over the top and dramatic that it was an exhausting book to read. There is a reason I don't watch telenovelas.

Tell It To Me Singing by Tita Ramirez is a family drama centered on Monica and her mother who reveals to her that her father is not the one she knows. This book resembles a Spanish soap opera like the one Monica and her mom watch every day. There are many twists, turns, and family secrets. Monica’s life is also complicated by her pregnancy, fiance, and her ex-boyfriend. There’s a trip to Costa Rica that’s right out of a Mission Impossible movie.

I recommend this book for people who love a complicated mother daughter drama. It will keep you entertained until the very end.

Thank you Simon Element and Netgalley for the advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

Three stories tied together so wonderfully, with so many similarities yet their own unique stories. Loved reading the story unfold, the relationships form and dissolve, the inner torment of Mònica and the bewildering thoughts of Mirta. Loved how the Spanish was understandable but not directly translated. Also was thankful for a clean ending, all of the ends cleanly completed. Lovely book, really lovely.

I just love a good book about complicated relationships. This story has that and more! It’s well written and the characters are great. I was invested in their lives right away. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.