Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc/alc.



This was a very cute romance. I personally think that "Ana Takes Manhattan" by Lissette Decos was better than this book of hers, but I still enjoyed it. I think anyone who is looking for a swoonworthy romance will enjoy this book!


I also think the audiobook narrator did a good job with the narration and how she brought the characters to life.

A fun rom-com set in the reggaeton world in Puerto Rico, with Dani and Rene butting heads and falling in love in a flirty slow burn. Dani is also confronted with her father’s birthplace in Puerto Rico, six years later she is still grieving him. Rene takes it upon himself to show her the island and help her connect with her dad. This was a heartfelt read but also fun and flirty.

I absolutely loved this book and followed along with the audiobook, which was chef's kiss—the narrator did an incredible job! Their performance really brought the story to life, making it feel like I was actually in Puerto Rico. There’s so much to love about both the book and the audiobook, especially the way the author, Deco, developed each character. The descriptions of Puerto Rico were so vivid—it felt like you were right there on the island, experiencing the culture, the music, and the food. Everything was so well-described, it truly transported me.

Dani’s job at a record label is on the line, so in an effort to save her position, she takes on a project for a genre she doesn’t usually listen to—reggaeton. She heads to Puerto Rico to collaborate with singer Rene ‘El Rico’ Rodriguez. This is where her journey begins, and it’s such a fun ride!

The chemistry between Dani and Rene is undeniable. Things don’t start off smoothly between them, and the tension kept me hooked throughout. There are so many amazing moments between these two, from their initial misunderstandings to the development of their relationship. And the ending? Absolutely heartwarming!

This wasn’t just a romance story; it was also a journey of self-discovery and self-love. I particularly loved how music played such an important role in Dani and Rene’s story. As a huge fan of reggaeton, it was a treat to see how much it was woven into the narrative. Music really does have a way of giving you life!

Takes One to Know One is a must-read. With irresistible chemistry, vibrant settings, and a romance that’ll make your heart skip a beat, this book belongs on your TBR list! Oh, and let’s not forget—if you’re a fan of music, especially reggaeton, you definitely won’t want to miss this!

I loved this romance! It was very unique with factoring in Puerto Rican characters, culture and influence! Diverse music lovers will love the peek into the music industry that this book gives! I also really enjoyed how it centered around a Reggaeton artist, something I’ve never read before! Decos has descriptive and flowing writing that will be sure to leave the reader swooning!!!! I am so excited for the pub day tomorrow! A great read! I also enjoyed the focal point of family as well throughout the novel.

Imagine being sent to interview a hip new and upcoming reggaeton artist and you have no idea who he is, you have not done your homework, and oh, by the way, you hate reggaeton to the point you seriously considered getting an extra job to buy your little sister her own car so you wouldn’t have to listen to the beat. That’s Dani, and she immediately dislikes Rene, the scandal-ridden reggaeton musician.

I really enjoyed the setting of this novel, Culebra island in Puerto Rico. A year ago we made it to Vieques, but its neighboring Culebra sounded so similar in the book, with its quiet beach vibe, wild horses and mosquito nets.

This enemies-to-lovers romance was emotional and at times even heartwrenching! Closed door, kissing only, it was right up my alley. I also enjoyed the side theme of going back to your roots and Dani visiting her late father’s home island and sharing the songs that he wrote with Rene. Dani’s love and care for her younger sister and mother was also such great theme in this book. Capturing sound vs. image was an interesting concept as well.

I love Lissette Decos’s writing and her real relatable characters! The author’s love for music, Latin culture and family traditions shines through. What a great read! The audiobook was amazing and I highly recommend it because of the accents and Spanish in the book.

Did I enjoy it? Yes, I really did. I Would I categorize as a romance novel, No. Hear me out. I think this had the potential to be a truly great romance novel. however it felt more of a contemporary novel rather than a romance. The romance aspect didn't really contribute much to the overall story. What truly holds your attention in this book isn't the romance, but the powerful themes of self-discovery and processing grief.
Dani’s Cuban and Puerto Rican heritage is central to the story. As she spends time in Puerto Rico, she reconnects with her father’s roots and begins to fall in love with the island. It’s deeply moving to see her not only embrace her culture but also navigate the grief connected to her father.

The romance felt like it could have benefited from more build-up. I wish it had been explored in more depth. While the chemistry between Daniella and Rene is undeniable, and the moments between were sweet but they lacked that tension and longing that make you believe they characters have chemistry besides physical attraction.

Overall, I’m so grateful I had the chance to read this book. It’s a beautiful love letter to music, reggaeton, Puerto Rico, and the Latinx community.

NOW TO THE AUDIOBOOK review, I honestly did not enjoy the narrator for this book. I may have a small bias being Latina/Spanish speaking, but I didn't not like the choice for the accents, voices and Spanish speaking lines. It sounded very forced. I know it may be nitpicking but a Spanish speaking narrow who actually knew how to speak Spanish correctly may have done this justice given that this a a book with MANY LATIN characters and the accents sounded SOOO bad. I normally love this narrators work. I think she did the best she could it did not sound very good to me.

I think I was able to actually enjoy the book because I had both the e=arc and the audiobook format and I choose to only do half audiobook given that i was not enjoying it via audio.

Risk-averse publicist Daniela lands her dream job—promoting a reggaeton star she clashes with from the first time they meet. A trip to Puerto Rico, a secretive artist, and sizzling island heat force her to confront her prejudices and embrace unexpected passion. Will she find the rhythm of love?

This book is brilliant. It’s romantic and smart, heart-wrenching and funny. The attraction between Dani and Rene is strong, the romance a slow-burn, the setting vibrant and immersive. The audiobook narration added to the enjoyment of this wonderful, joyous book.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I absolutely loved Rene and Dani! Their fiery enemies-to-lovers tension, the opposites-attract dynamic, and their undeniable chemistry had me hooked from page one. Rene is so sexy (seriously, swoon-worthy), and I adored how the Puerto Rican vibes and atmosphere brought the story to life. The music, the culture, the energy—it all made this book feel so immersive and vibrant.

Beyond the romance, the character arcs were so well done. Dani’s journey of learning to let go and embrace the music, and Rene’s depth beyond his public persona, made this story more than just a swoony rom-com—it had real heart. The audiobook added an even greater layer to the story and brought it to life in such a fantastic way.

If you love sizzling chemistry, vibrant settings, and a romance that will make you swoon, Takes One to Know One is the perfect read. Add it to your TBR now!

This was so much more than I expected!

Not only this was a romance but also a journey of discovery and self love. Dani is doing so much for others, she has a hard time letting go and doing things for herself.

Rene (Luis Fonsi in my head), also had walls up but them together was truly an explosion of thoughts, feelings and emotions.

It also secretly felt like a love letter to first born daughters who struggle with or feel like they have all the weight of their family on their shoulders! Especially after the loss of a parent.

Can we hope for a part 2?

Audiobook Review 🎧 | NetGalley ARC

4.75⭐️ rated up

Narration Overall: 4.75

Voice: 5
Energy: 5
Pacing: 4
Emotions: 5

Story/Writing Overall: 4.75

Prose: 4
Entertainment: 5
Emotions: 5
Storyline: 5

Spice level: 🍦

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape media for providing an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

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Takes One to Know One follows Dani, a marketing coordinator at a record label who was about to be laid off. Desperate to keep her job , she lies about being a reggaeton fan , which works since her boss assumed she was (read: she is presumably the only Puerto Rican on staff) It’s actually kinda micro aggressive now that I think about it.

She is then assigned to promote popular features artist El Rico’s debut solo record, which he plans to produce in Puerto Rico. Problem is: she hates reggaeton. I hypothesize that it’s because she lacks the ability to shake some ass so she resorts to being a hater of those who can (more on that later)

I always try to give FMCs the benefit of the doubt and even defend their “unlikability” from other reviewers because that critique—more often than not—is thinly veiled misogyny, but I fear that I might pull that card for one aspect of Dani’s character.

She’s very uptight about reggaeton in a way that was more disrespectful than charming in a dry humor way, especially in a professional setting. She was condescending, often implying that it’s nothing but surface level ass shaking music to René’s face. As she got more involved in the production of the album and documentary, she did grow to appreciate the genre but whatever . She didn’t hold herself accountable or apologize .

Rene was no angel either, with his own set of flaws, but his fatal one was being boring. His project was reminiscent of Bad Bunny’s newest album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, which paid homage to Puerto Rican history and culture. But for a rebrand about self-discovery, we know little about Rene. In fact, we know little about him and Dani together as a couple.

I would’ve been more invested if they had more on-page scenes together or the book was dual POV. Their romance was a subplot and I wish I knew beforehand because marketing suggested otherwise.

In actuality, the book focuses on Dani’s grief journey, since her father had ties to Culebra, the island where the album is being produced. The descriptions of the landscape and fauna were vivid and I loved how that was incorporated into Rene’s music. It was easily my favourite part of the book and if it were a real documentary, I would watch it.

At a certain point, I was just bored after the third-act conflict . it was about flat side characters who had fabricated drama , which did not interest me. The resolution was so cute and showed that there could’ve been a great romance in there somewhere. I swooned!

I also enjoyed Ramona Masters’ narration.

Thank you Dreamscape Media for the ALC!

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Media, and Lissette Decos for the chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Forced proximity, opposite attraction and a connection to our FMC's heritage brought these two together so well. I enjoyed being along for the journey of the recording of the MMC's album and all the emotion that came with it. This book shares pieces of the Puerto Rican culture that I've never learned of before- and now I want to listen to the music, eat the food and visit!

As I often say when I'm reading a book with a culture and language that are outside of my own- I LOOOOVE narration with pronunciation. It's like listening to a song. The narration was so well done.

Takes One to Know One is a delightful, witty rom-com that expertly balances humor, heart, and a vibrant exploration of music and self discovery. Set against the lively backdrop of Puerto Rico, the book follows Daniela, a risk-averse music industry professional who unexpectedly finds herself working with the very genre she despises! reggaeton.

Dani’s journey is both hilarious and heartfelt as she struggles to navigate a world that is far outside her comfort zone. Her forced proximity to the charming yet scandal-ridden Rene ‘El Rico’ Rodriguez makes for plenty of tension, banter, and undeniable chemistry.

Takes One to Know One is a fun and fresh romance that blends humor, music, and self-discovery into an irresistible story. Fans of contemporary rom-coms, particularly those with a strong cultural backdrop, will find this novel a highly entertaining and satisfying read.

I want to visit Puerto Rico so badly after reading this book!! Good enemies to lovers romance. There is a bit miscommunication but it works for the story. Love watching the growth of the FMC. Narrator did a wonderful job.

I received an arc from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This was a heartfelt opposites attract, forced proximity, workplace romance that sees type A music exec Daniela being roped into traveling to her father's homeland of Puerto Rico to help develop a popular reggaeton star's new album.

Sparks fly as singer Rene 'El Rico' Rodriguez tries to thwart Dani's attempts to interfere while also challenging her to confront the assumptions she's made about the genre of music he loves and the country she's never been to before.

I really enjoyed the contrast between the two main characters and the Puerto Rican setting. There was a lot of emotional depth involving Dani's sister and her memories about her dead father. Rene was a bit of mysterious figure throughout much of the book but you could tell he was intrigued by all of Dani's contradictions and truly wanted to help her reconnect with her roots.

The narration by Ramona Master was excellent and while I always prefer dual POV love stories, this single pov from Dani's perspective worked for how much of it was about her own personal growth and journey. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

Takes One to Know One, is about a record producer, Dani, who while trying to save her job, ends up getting herself into a sticky situation with Rene. While this book is labeled as a romance book, I didn’t really feel like there was enough romance for it to qualify as such. I felt that the book focused more on Dani and her self discovery journey. Even though there was a lack of chemistry, the story of self discovery and following family roots was worth the read.

This is a super cute enemies to lovers rom com.
What made this book special for me was the audio book version.
The narrator perfectly captured the atmosphere of it. I found myself transported to a different place. It was almost like I could hear the music, smell the food, take a walk by the sea. I didn't mind the long inner monologue (I am usually not a fan of while reading), or longer descriptions. It fits. It's perfect book to listen to- the accents were amazing! And the quality of the recording, too.
I wish I could see more chemistry between the main characters, longer scenes of them discovering together, instead of the descriptions. I wish there were few more chapters after the ending.
Overall, I am so happy I could be transported to an amazing place and be surrounded with the beautiful scenery.
I highly reccomend the audio book version of it!


Thank you to the net gallery shelf for arc of audio book.

DNF @40% - audio arc review

1. Didn't love seeing so much slut shaming and women hating in 2025 coming from the heroine.

2. This reaaaaaally feels like it's RPF for Bad Bunny. Can't confirm or deny, I just couldn't stop connecting the dots of the MMC being a spitting image of Bad Bunny.

3. This was blurbed as an enemies to lovers situation but is really just the 'not like other girls' FMC having one sided beef with having to do her job with this Bad Bunny lookalike and him just existing and wanting to be in Puerto Rico to work. Has she mentioned how much she hates reggaeton?

I do love the narrator for this, but they can't save this writing for me. Off to sob.

Sweet tropical summer read.

3.5⭐'s

This book was a joy to read/listen to. We meet Daniella, a record executive who lies about loving Reggaeton in fear of losing her job. Dani is half Dominican half Puerto Rican, and her boss assumes she enjoys all latino music and puts her in charge of Rene "El Rico" Rodriguez's debut album. Rene is a Reggaeton artist who is getting his big break later in his life than he would like and no executive will stand in his way.

Dani and Rene start off as enemies in this opposites attracts, semi-workplace romance, but they have to work together to sky rocket their careers.

Lissette transports us into the tropical paradise that is Puerto Rico. I liked how she incorporated so many aspects of the culture: the food, the music, traditions and practices. For one, the scene with the spiritual cleansing and the egg had me dying! We do "limpias" in my house too! If you know you know;).

While I enjoyed the this book I didn't necessarily feel a strong connection between Dani and Rene. At times the attraction felt one sided and had me guessing if Rene was just a big flirt with all women. The chemistry between the two main characters was lacking a bit. Rene seemed to show no interest in Dani unless they were alone. There is the fact that he went out of his way to make sure she visited all the locations her dad listed in the song he made for his family. The acts of service were very sweet, I wish we could have seem more of that side of Rene.

The big argument between the two groups of friends towards the end of the book through me for a loop, keep in mind I listened to the audiobook, I had to keep rewinding to keep up. Camilla and Santiago?! Camilla made it sound like she was hung up on Rene, with the getting drunk, the rambling and the crying. That came out of left field.

I really liked getting to see Dani's relationships grow, especially with her mother and her sister.
Seeing Dani realize that she doesn't have to be everything to everyone and following her dreams shows great character growth. I wish we could have seen a little growth on Rene's part, or even his POV, would of made his character easier to connect with.

Although the book is categorized as a rom-com I feel it would be best labeled under contemporary as the romance is just sprinkled in and not the focal point.

*Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape media for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is such a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture, music, and family—it completely transports you. While I initially expected more of a romance, this is really a journey of self-discovery with a love story woven in, and once I adjusted my expectations, I really enjoyed it.

Dani is risk-averse, blazer-obsessed, and determined to be taken seriously in the music industry. So when her job is on the line, she does the unthinkable—lies about loving reggaeton, a genre she actually despises. That little fib lands her in Puerto Rico, tasked with revamping the image of Rene ‘El Rico’ Rodriguez, an international reggaeton superstar with a reputation that needs some serious damage control. From the moment they meet, Dani and Rene clash. She finds his music insufferable; he finds her stiff and buttoned-up. But as they spend more time together under the heat of the island sun, Dani starts to see Rene for who he really is—a passionate artist who deeply cares about his music, his community, and his roots. And before she knows it, he’s teaching her to let go, to move to the rhythm, and maybe, just maybe, to open her heart.

I loved that so much of the story took place in Puerto Rico, where both Dani and Rene reconnect with their culture in different ways. It’s through each other that they truly find themselves, and that emotional depth made their connection even more special. If you’re looking for a book that immerses you in a rich, lively setting with a love story that unfolds organically, this one is worth picking up!

I received this book as an ARC and it was so fun! This enemies to lovers book had excellent banter. Also, both of the main characters grew and evolved throughout the story. Another fun part of the book was that it was a love letter to Puerto Rican culture. I highly recommend this book!