Guava and Grudges
Alexis Castellanos
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
"Filled with decadent descriptions of food, bittersweet rivalries, and zesty romantic tension, Guava and Grudges will have you hungry for more from Alexis Castellanos. A deliciously sweet read!" -Ashley Poston, New York Times best-selling author of The Dead Romantics, The Seven Year Slip, and A Novel Love Story
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow meets Tweet Cute in this YA romcom about two teens from rival Cuban bakeries who create a recipe for disaster when they start to fall for each other. Ana Maria Ybarra dreams of becoming a pastry chef. She loves developing new and exciting Cuban-fusion treats in her family's bakery, but her dad refuses to change the menu created by her abuelo decades ago-meanwhile, the rival bakery across the street, Morales Bakery, is thriving with their Instagram-famous desserts. Ana Maria's only hope to change her dad's mind and save up for culinary school is winning a recipe competition with a social media angle. But then the ultimate distraction shows up in her small town: Miguel, a boy she spent one magical day with six months ago, and who she never thought she'd see again. Ana Maria thinks maybe fate has brought them together again-until she learns the horrible truth. Miguel is a Morales. An Ybarra cannot be associated with a Morales, let alone fall for one. But when she finds out Miguel is behind the Moraleses' viral success and he offers to help her with the competition, she is so desperate to win she can't turn him down. All she needs to do is keep Miguel at arm's length and make sure their families don't find out. After all, teaming up with Miguel is just business and nothing more...right?Product Details
Price
$19.99
$18.59
Publisher
Bloomsbury YA
Publish Date
September 03, 2024
Pages
336
Dimensions
5.9 X 8.48 X 1.13 inches | 0.97 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781547613717
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About the Author
Alexis Castellanos was born and raised in Florida where she enjoyed sunny days, dramatic thunderstorms, and delicious Cuban food. After graduating from college, she moved to New York City and worked as a scenic artist, bringing theatrical sets to life with a little bit of paint and a whole lot of ingenuity. She currently works as a graphic designer by day and spends her nights dreaming up stories. She is the author of the graphic novel Isla to Island. Guava and Grudges is her debut YA. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner and two cats. Connect with her on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @alexisc_art and on her website alexiscastellanos.com.
Reviews
"Sparkling romance, authentic family and friend relationships, and witty, relatable characters meld like the sweetest ingredients. A delight!" --Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
"Filled with decadent descriptions of food, bittersweet rivalries, and zesty romantic tension, Guava and Grudges will have you hungry for more. A deliciously sweet read!" --Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics, The Seven Year Slip, and A Novel Love Story "Filled with laugh out loud humor, a swoon worthy secret romance, and wholesome family hijinks, Guava and Grudges is an absolute delight. I couldn't get enough of Ana Maria and Miguel's sizzling chemistry and I haven't felt so happy-or hungry-reading a book in a long time!" --Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of XOXO and The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea "A charming rom-com as sweet as the heroine's pastries with an endearing characters and a heartwarming take on rivals-to-lovers. This book is a delicious and delightful teen romance!" --Kat Cho, New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a K-Prom "Castellanos whips up a delicious romance packed with chemistry and flavored with notes of legacy, forgiveness, and community. This fresh and flavorful take on a classic trope was skillfully crafted. Guava and Grudges is truly the sweet treat readers have been hungry for." --Racquel Marie, award-winning author of Ophelia After All "Castellanos' enticing descriptions will have you craving Cuban food and passion in equal measure! Guava and Grudges tenderly portrays the guilt children of the diaspora battle as they grapple with the sacrifices their parents made to secure a brighter future. A heartwarming coming-of-age about falling in love with a future chosen rather than a future imposed by others." --Vanessa Montalban, author of A Tall Dark Trouble "Platters of mouthwatering desserts and large scoops of heartwarming romance will quench any foodie and rom-com reader's cravings, but Guava and Grudges' thoughtful pairing of honoring familial legacy with learning how to let go-well, that's the guava icing on top." --Jessica Parra, author of Rubi Ramos's Recipe For Success and The Quince Project "Guava and Grudges made me laugh, swoon, and desperately wish for one of Ana Maria's dreamy desserts. A delectable blend of star-crossed love, culture, and community that reads like a classic YA romance in all the best ways while feeling entirely fresh. I devoured it!" --Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date Rosa Santos and Our Way Back to Always "Castellanos crafts a sweet, delicious story that thoughtfully turns immigrant-parent stereotypes on their head and rightfully notes that 'sometimes letting something go is the only way forward.'" --Booklist, starred review "The perfect combination of food, romance, and treachery. [R]omantics and foodies will clamor for this debut." --School Library Journal "A sweet and delectable love story." --Kirkus Reviews
