I loved this YA title! Would definitely add it to my high school library if I taught at that level.
* Star-crossed
* Family rivalries
* Secret friendships
* Attraction that cannot be ignored
* Delicious treats
* A competition that could help with dreams of culinary school in Paris
* Lots of great characters
* Realistic
*despite all the drama it doesn't forget that life can be funny as well and I found humor in many places
There is so much to enjoy about this book!

This was such a fun twist on the enemies-to-lovers trope! I walked into the story assuming it would be just another YA rival bakery romance but was pleasantly surprised when I discovered just how much heart it had. Not just in terms of Cuban culture and love of cooking, but in what it means to be a teenager who aspires for more than the cards they've been dealt. Ana Maria is a fabulous MC, making rooting for her in love and life easy.

The book did start to drag near the end with the repeated breakup/makeup scenes (especially when it was clear she and Miguel would wind up together) and I would've liked to see those pages focus more on mending the family rivalry instead of it all being quickly fixed in a chapter.

Nonetheless, this was such a refreshing surprise. I can't wait to recommend it to readers!