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The Ex-Perimento
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Expected 17 Feb 26A woman enlists the help of her favorite musician to win her ex-boyfriend back in this sparkling romantic comedy set in Venezuela by debut author Maria J. Morillo.
Maria “Marianto” Camacho is a planner. At twenty-seven, she has her life perfectly mapped out. Her long-term boyfriend, Alejandro, is perfect on paper, and she's expecting a proposal any day now. She has a stable job as a lifestyle columnist at Ellas, one of Latin America's biggest digital magazines. Her future is set; she's sure of it.
Until everything falls apart Marianto loses her boyfriend and her job. But she's determined to get them both back with an idea that is either delusional or ingenious—a juicy new article for Ellas that documents a series of romantic experiments to get her ex back. Thus begins The Ex-Perimento. With her bank account dwindling, however, Marianto lands a temporary gig on Venezuela's hottest new singing competition show. Her job? Personal assistant to Simón Arreaza, the lead singer of her favorite indie band.
It's only her second day on the job when Simón discovers Marianto's list of romantic experiments, striking her ideas and replacing them with his own better ones. Out of desperation, she offers a Help her win back Alejandro, and she'll give Simón's band a profile in the magazine once she returns to Ellas. But between the close quarters on set and the blurred lines of a budding friendship, Marianto and Simón find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other, caught in a whirlwind of unexpected romance.
Maria “Marianto” Camacho is a planner. At twenty-seven, she has her life perfectly mapped out. Her long-term boyfriend, Alejandro, is perfect on paper, and she's expecting a proposal any day now. She has a stable job as a lifestyle columnist at Ellas, one of Latin America's biggest digital magazines. Her future is set; she's sure of it.
Until everything falls apart Marianto loses her boyfriend and her job. But she's determined to get them both back with an idea that is either delusional or ingenious—a juicy new article for Ellas that documents a series of romantic experiments to get her ex back. Thus begins The Ex-Perimento. With her bank account dwindling, however, Marianto lands a temporary gig on Venezuela's hottest new singing competition show. Her job? Personal assistant to Simón Arreaza, the lead singer of her favorite indie band.
It's only her second day on the job when Simón discovers Marianto's list of romantic experiments, striking her ideas and replacing them with his own better ones. Out of desperation, she offers a Help her win back Alejandro, and she'll give Simón's band a profile in the magazine once she returns to Ellas. But between the close quarters on set and the blurred lines of a budding friendship, Marianto and Simón find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other, caught in a whirlwind of unexpected romance.
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Expected publication February 17, 2026
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December 31, 2025
This was such a great representation of Latin culture I felt SEEEEEENNNNNN!!! 🥹✨ Not only that, but I related so deeply to how relationship expectations can sometimes dim your light from within. DON'T EVER LET A MAN DO THAT TO YOUUU
We meet Maria Antonieta, who has a plan with her boyfriend of over four years. She’s ready for the next step… until that same boyfriend suddenly decides he needs space.. LOL So what do you do? Well, you create an experiment to get him back duhhh 😌 I don’t want to spoil the whole book, so I’ll leave it at that.
I loved not only the plot but once again the Latin representation 🫶. The culture, the food, the phrases, and the Spanish dialogue agh!!! 💖 I especially loved how fearless Maria Antonieta was throughout the book and how, little by little, she starts to realize that what she truly wants might not be what she had… but something new ✨
I do want to mention that this is a closed-door romance. That’s not a dealbreaker for me at all, and I really enjoyed the tension, banter, and romance between Maria and her love interest 😍 I also think it’s the perfect length for what the author was trying to achieve.
Would I recommend it? Yes, but I do think is a bit of a slow burn and the FMC I sometimes wanted to kick her lmaooooo but no one is perfect so definitely it depends on the reader.
tropes
💙 closed door romance
💙 strangers to lovers
💙 slow burn
💙 latino rom-com
We meet Maria Antonieta, who has a plan with her boyfriend of over four years. She’s ready for the next step… until that same boyfriend suddenly decides he needs space.. LOL So what do you do? Well, you create an experiment to get him back duhhh 😌 I don’t want to spoil the whole book, so I’ll leave it at that.
I loved not only the plot but once again the Latin representation 🫶. The culture, the food, the phrases, and the Spanish dialogue agh!!! 💖 I especially loved how fearless Maria Antonieta was throughout the book and how, little by little, she starts to realize that what she truly wants might not be what she had… but something new ✨
I do want to mention that this is a closed-door romance. That’s not a dealbreaker for me at all, and I really enjoyed the tension, banter, and romance between Maria and her love interest 😍 I also think it’s the perfect length for what the author was trying to achieve.
Would I recommend it? Yes, but I do think is a bit of a slow burn and the FMC I sometimes wanted to kick her lmaooooo but no one is perfect so definitely it depends on the reader.
tropes
💙 closed door romance
💙 strangers to lovers
💙 slow burn
💙 latino rom-com
January 31, 2026
Hand flex but it’s just being so annoyed people are messing with your girl
How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, but it’s trying to win back the man who left you after four years together, all with the help of your favorite indie singer. A breakup gone viral, a firing, and a list to fix it all begins this gorgeous contemporary romance debut from author Maria J. Morillo. Bringing readers to Caracas, Venezuela—the people, cityscapes and serene nature— all while exploring the downfall of living our lives solely for other people, The Ex-Perimento is a romance meant to be lived in. Just like our protagonist Marianto, stuck for so long living life for others, this novel forces the reader to experience the journey of finding oneself when we aren’t trying to be what others expect of us. The Ex-Perimento is a story for the people pleasers who twist themselves into whatever everyone else wants them to be, and the reality of untangling ourselves to uncover exactly who we are. Wrapped up in a quest for discovering how to win back an ex while falling for your wingman, The Ex-Perimento feels classic rom com with a deeper pulse of community and want. Morillo understands the atmosphere of the romance, where the city is almost its own character and the characters struggle against suffocating expectations, finding freedom in the attempt to live their lives differently and the romance which evolves parallel to that. Marianto casting off the desires of others to forge a new path of her own making is an altogether freeing journey, as is her romance with Simón who provides her the space to grow and decide what it is she wants. Tied with a sparkling romance that leans into the slow burn and strong Venezuelan roots, The Ex-Perimento is one debut to live vicariously in and savor endlessly.
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How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, but it’s trying to win back the man who left you after four years together, all with the help of your favorite indie singer. A breakup gone viral, a firing, and a list to fix it all begins this gorgeous contemporary romance debut from author Maria J. Morillo. Bringing readers to Caracas, Venezuela—the people, cityscapes and serene nature— all while exploring the downfall of living our lives solely for other people, The Ex-Perimento is a romance meant to be lived in. Just like our protagonist Marianto, stuck for so long living life for others, this novel forces the reader to experience the journey of finding oneself when we aren’t trying to be what others expect of us. The Ex-Perimento is a story for the people pleasers who twist themselves into whatever everyone else wants them to be, and the reality of untangling ourselves to uncover exactly who we are. Wrapped up in a quest for discovering how to win back an ex while falling for your wingman, The Ex-Perimento feels classic rom com with a deeper pulse of community and want. Morillo understands the atmosphere of the romance, where the city is almost its own character and the characters struggle against suffocating expectations, finding freedom in the attempt to live their lives differently and the romance which evolves parallel to that. Marianto casting off the desires of others to forge a new path of her own making is an altogether freeing journey, as is her romance with Simón who provides her the space to grow and decide what it is she wants. Tied with a sparkling romance that leans into the slow burn and strong Venezuelan roots, The Ex-Perimento is one debut to live vicariously in and savor endlessly.
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October 29, 2025
3.75⭐
Maria thought she was about to get a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, but instead, he unexpectedly broke up with her. Still, she’s determined to win him back—with help from her favorite singer, whose assistant she accidentally becomes.
Maria is so cute and genuine, but she finds herself in such a complicated situation—it was really interesting to follow her journey! I also really liked Simón, and honestly, I wish he had appeared more often. I’d say the focus isn’t so much on the romance as it is on Maria herself and her personal growth.
I had such a great time with this book—I read it in half a day, putting everything else aside. There were so many moments that made me smile and giggle. It’s also such an atmospheric story set in Caracas, Venezuela, that it made me want to visit the city myself!
A lovely debut, and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on this author’s future work!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group (Berkley) for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Maria thought she was about to get a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, but instead, he unexpectedly broke up with her. Still, she’s determined to win him back—with help from her favorite singer, whose assistant she accidentally becomes.
Maria is so cute and genuine, but she finds herself in such a complicated situation—it was really interesting to follow her journey! I also really liked Simón, and honestly, I wish he had appeared more often. I’d say the focus isn’t so much on the romance as it is on Maria herself and her personal growth.
I had such a great time with this book—I read it in half a day, putting everything else aside. There were so many moments that made me smile and giggle. It’s also such an atmospheric story set in Caracas, Venezuela, that it made me want to visit the city myself!
A lovely debut, and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on this author’s future work!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group (Berkley) for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I think it’s pretty good.
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December 2, 2025This looks like such a cute book! And the beautiful cover! Thanks to Goodreads and Berkley for the ARC!
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October 23, 2025A Venezuelan ROMANCE book set IN Venezuela with Venezuelan protagonists!!!!???? EXACTLY WHAT I NEED. Give it to me NOW.
January 15, 2026
*4.25
Thank you to Berkley for the gifted physical e-arc! 🌟
WOW, Is it too early to name The Ex-perimento as the Rom-Com of the Year?!
We need more Latine Rom-Coms with two featuring Latine leads set in Latin America in the trad publishing space, Maria J. Morillo saw this and worked MAGIC!
Marianto is your type-A FMC, she's planned her life down to a T. She is someone who perfers stability and predicatability above all else. Working as a lifestyle columnist and having a long-term relationship with her perfect boyfriend who's a doctor, she's ready to settle down. Or so she thought...
Suddenly, she's lost everything. Her boyfriend has called for a break and she has been fired after she accidently records her breakup and uploads the video making it go viral. And the cherry on top is her mom, who has never been a consistent figure in her life is moving in with her. Marianto is starting from SCRATCH. Trying to set her life on track Marianto is faced with two choices; Embrace the future with new opportunities or grasp on to the past.
If you've seen How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and LOVED it! This will be your new favorite read. No only do we see some experiments testing the bounds of love but you also get that tension between the protagonists.
One of my favorite things about this book is that it takes place in Venezuela, Marianto is born and raised in Caracas, this is intregal to understand Marianto's character and her decision making. We all get to see Caracas through a native perspective, which is so incredibly important!
Latine bands are some of my favorite forms of music, I grew up and still love Reik, Rio Roma, Camila, and my personal favorite: Morat. I can confirm that Simón, lead singer of a Colombian boyband is SOOOOO fine. He's charming, kind, considerate, and completely downbad for Marianto!
Now I don't have movie producer connections or any connections to the film industry but if any producer, director, or movie company rep is reading this... "Hey, y'all need to make this into a movie! STAT!!" I'll sell my soul to the devil to make this happen. This is the kind of book that the romance community needs an adaptation for.
I'll humbly wait for my VIP invite to the premier, Berkley (I'm manifesting here.)
I could endlessly yap for hours about this book but for your guys sake i'll end it with saying that this is a romance that you will not want to miss out this year!
Thank you to Berkley for the gifted physical e-arc! 🌟
WOW, Is it too early to name The Ex-perimento as the Rom-Com of the Year?!
We need more Latine Rom-Coms with two featuring Latine leads set in Latin America in the trad publishing space, Maria J. Morillo saw this and worked MAGIC!
Marianto is your type-A FMC, she's planned her life down to a T. She is someone who perfers stability and predicatability above all else. Working as a lifestyle columnist and having a long-term relationship with her perfect boyfriend who's a doctor, she's ready to settle down. Or so she thought...
Suddenly, she's lost everything. Her boyfriend has called for a break and she has been fired after she accidently records her breakup and uploads the video making it go viral. And the cherry on top is her mom, who has never been a consistent figure in her life is moving in with her. Marianto is starting from SCRATCH. Trying to set her life on track Marianto is faced with two choices; Embrace the future with new opportunities or grasp on to the past.
If you've seen How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and LOVED it! This will be your new favorite read. No only do we see some experiments testing the bounds of love but you also get that tension between the protagonists.
One of my favorite things about this book is that it takes place in Venezuela, Marianto is born and raised in Caracas, this is intregal to understand Marianto's character and her decision making. We all get to see Caracas through a native perspective, which is so incredibly important!
Latine bands are some of my favorite forms of music, I grew up and still love Reik, Rio Roma, Camila, and my personal favorite: Morat. I can confirm that Simón, lead singer of a Colombian boyband is SOOOOO fine. He's charming, kind, considerate, and completely downbad for Marianto!
Now I don't have movie producer connections or any connections to the film industry but if any producer, director, or movie company rep is reading this... "Hey, y'all need to make this into a movie! STAT!!" I'll sell my soul to the devil to make this happen. This is the kind of book that the romance community needs an adaptation for.
I'll humbly wait for my VIP invite to the premier, Berkley (I'm manifesting here.)
I could endlessly yap for hours about this book but for your guys sake i'll end it with saying that this is a romance that you will not want to miss out this year!
October 22, 2025
What an absolute delight of a read. It was fun, funny and swoony. This book took every reservation I had at the start about Marianto (because she had a few red flags of her own with her rigid life plans), and then knocked it out of the park. Obliterated it. The plot and character development. The pace. I devoured this book in one sitting. What a fantastic debut.
I really enjoyed Marianto's growth from stubbornly pursuing a disinterested Alejandro to realising she can open herself up to a better life than the one she planned if she lets go. She was kick arse in her job (even the temporary one), and I was so glad she finally stood up for herself to her ex-boss. Simón was an utter sweetheart - I loved his edits to her list! At every turn he was there for Marianto, loving her as she was, and his overture to address her need for certainty and stability? Perfection. I also appreciated that Alejandro, who, while he strung Marianto along, wasn't the complete villain either and that both of them could have a closure that so many people don't get.
I loved the Venezuelan setting (my first) and am so glad that the author wasn't compelled to set it in the US - instead I found myself searching flights to Caracas! I'm looking forward Maria J. Morillo's next books to see how her writing career develops. Loved it.
Thanks to Berkeley and NetGalley for the ARC.
I really enjoyed Marianto's growth from stubbornly pursuing a disinterested Alejandro to realising she can open herself up to a better life than the one she planned if she lets go. She was kick arse in her job (even the temporary one), and I was so glad she finally stood up for herself to her ex-boss. Simón was an utter sweetheart - I loved his edits to her list! At every turn he was there for Marianto, loving her as she was, and his overture to address her need for certainty and stability? Perfection. I also appreciated that Alejandro, who, while he strung Marianto along, wasn't the complete villain either and that both of them could have a closure that so many people don't get.
I loved the Venezuelan setting (my first) and am so glad that the author wasn't compelled to set it in the US - instead I found myself searching flights to Caracas! I'm looking forward Maria J. Morillo's next books to see how her writing career develops. Loved it.
Thanks to Berkeley and NetGalley for the ARC.
June 18, 2025
I will go to war for this book. The Ex-Perimento is fantastic. It's funny, swoony, and made me feel so nostalgic with its incredible sense of place in Caracas. Simón is kind, considerate, capable, and so so hot, and Marianto is relatable, driven, and perfectly flawed. Their chemistry is delicious and the turns of events of how they get together make this book unputdownable. Maria J. Morillo had me rooting for them from the very first meet-cute! I devoured my early copy in a few days.
November 16, 2025
3.75*
Thank you @berkleyromance for the digital arc in exchange for my honest review 🫶🏼
I quite enjoyed this book, and I know that's true because in the midst of studying for exams and medical school I finished this book in 2.5 days because I quite literally could not put it down. I found the plot of this book to be fun and cheesy but done in a way that I just wanted to continue on Marianto's journey with her. I did see the complexity of her character as far as how she interacted with her mother, friends, how she navigated her career. I wanted to understand why she was the way she was, but I will say there were a number of times it felt like she kept going in circles. I also personally thought she wasn't the greatest of friends to Blanca. I do feel could have been expanded a bit. It was giving, everything is happening in the last act of the book when there's only 50 pages left. What I enjoyed about the book though was the whimsical, romantic imagery of Caracas, Venezuela. I felt like I was transported there through the author's descriptions. And then of course, the main part of the book was the romance! Simon was incredibly swoon-worthy, and I found that him and Marianto had great chemistry and banter. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a short and sweet romance! This was a great debut from this author!
Thank you @berkleyromance for the digital arc in exchange for my honest review 🫶🏼
I quite enjoyed this book, and I know that's true because in the midst of studying for exams and medical school I finished this book in 2.5 days because I quite literally could not put it down. I found the plot of this book to be fun and cheesy but done in a way that I just wanted to continue on Marianto's journey with her. I did see the complexity of her character as far as how she interacted with her mother, friends, how she navigated her career. I wanted to understand why she was the way she was, but I will say there were a number of times it felt like she kept going in circles. I also personally thought she wasn't the greatest of friends to Blanca. I do feel could have been expanded a bit. It was giving, everything is happening in the last act of the book when there's only 50 pages left. What I enjoyed about the book though was the whimsical, romantic imagery of Caracas, Venezuela. I felt like I was transported there through the author's descriptions. And then of course, the main part of the book was the romance! Simon was incredibly swoon-worthy, and I found that him and Marianto had great chemistry and banter. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a short and sweet romance! This was a great debut from this author!
September 25, 2025
5☆'s
I LOVE this book. It's going to live rent free in my head, and I am 1000% pre-ordering it. It's a DEBUT and it's absolute perfection in every single way. I will religiously be following her writing career.
This is honestly perfection. It's my first book by a Venezuelan author living in Venezuela. She has created the most just authentically human characters. We are given these messy, cringeworthy moments when Marianto is first single. And man are they so so so relatable. Simon is wonderful 10/10, I love him too now. And he was so right in striking everything from her list, and his approach. We genuinely are given a relationship that grows organically from the circumstances and its so engrossing to get caught up in. I also love Marianto's mom. I loved seeing their relationship and watching it progress through the book. I am trying to be vague, but descriptive beyond just shouting at everyone to just please read this, it's one of my favorite reads this year.
This book also checks some major favorites of mine:
1. Awkward meet cute in the men's restroom. CHECK.
2. Being with your exes favorite star. CHECK.
But, seriously. Please read this. It's an absolute force of a debut and worth every second spent on each page. I cannot wait to see what else this author writes. 100/10 recommend.
This book is out 17 Feb 2026!!
I LOVE this book. It's going to live rent free in my head, and I am 1000% pre-ordering it. It's a DEBUT and it's absolute perfection in every single way. I will religiously be following her writing career.
This is honestly perfection. It's my first book by a Venezuelan author living in Venezuela. She has created the most just authentically human characters. We are given these messy, cringeworthy moments when Marianto is first single. And man are they so so so relatable. Simon is wonderful 10/10, I love him too now. And he was so right in striking everything from her list, and his approach. We genuinely are given a relationship that grows organically from the circumstances and its so engrossing to get caught up in. I also love Marianto's mom. I loved seeing their relationship and watching it progress through the book. I am trying to be vague, but descriptive beyond just shouting at everyone to just please read this, it's one of my favorite reads this year.
This book also checks some major favorites of mine:
1. Awkward meet cute in the men's restroom. CHECK.
2. Being with your exes favorite star. CHECK.
But, seriously. Please read this. It's an absolute force of a debut and worth every second spent on each page. I cannot wait to see what else this author writes. 100/10 recommend.
This book is out 17 Feb 2026!!
October 3, 2025
i love them so much!!! i love this book so much!! i love venezuela so much!!
full review to come
full review to come
January 22, 2026
Thanks so much to @berkleypub @berkleyromance or @acebookspub for the free book!
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
This book was a fun, engaging read with a great premise. What starts as a straightforward “get your ex back” plan takes an unexpected and refreshing turn, especially with the addition of her famous wingman. The chemistry was strong, the banter felt natural, and the emotional tension kept me turning pages. I especially liked how the story explored growth and self-realization rather than sticking to a reunion plot.
Overall, it’s an enjoyable romance with a clever twist that stands out from typical ex-back narratives. Definitely worth the read.
Thanks so much for the ARC copy! @BerkleyRomance
I really enjoyed this book and would definitely love to read more from this author. I love adding to my library!
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
This book was a fun, engaging read with a great premise. What starts as a straightforward “get your ex back” plan takes an unexpected and refreshing turn, especially with the addition of her famous wingman. The chemistry was strong, the banter felt natural, and the emotional tension kept me turning pages. I especially liked how the story explored growth and self-realization rather than sticking to a reunion plot.
Overall, it’s an enjoyable romance with a clever twist that stands out from typical ex-back narratives. Definitely worth the read.
Thanks so much for the ARC copy! @BerkleyRomance
I really enjoyed this book and would definitely love to read more from this author. I love adding to my library!
November 29, 2025
Thank you @berkleyromance for the digital arc in exchange for my honest review 🫶🏼
Ah, this book! This is for the girls that loved How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, but instead of losing a guy, The Ex-Perimento flips the script by following a Venezuelan type-A, lifestyle columnist trying to win back her ex-boyfriend. And I loved it!
I loved the Spanish unapologetically sprinkled throughout the exposition and the dialogue. I loved that this felt like a love letter to Caracas, Venezuela. I loved Marianto's story arc and watching her learn what she deserves from love and her romantic partners. I loved Simón and how sweet he was with Marianto. I loved the slooow burn romance (no spice), the mother-daughter relationship, and the fresh and bright writing that had me soaring through the pages.
I had the best time reading this book and I'm so excited for other readers to pick up another wonderful romance with Latine leads and Latine representation!
Ah, this book! This is for the girls that loved How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, but instead of losing a guy, The Ex-Perimento flips the script by following a Venezuelan type-A, lifestyle columnist trying to win back her ex-boyfriend. And I loved it!
I loved the Spanish unapologetically sprinkled throughout the exposition and the dialogue. I loved that this felt like a love letter to Caracas, Venezuela. I loved Marianto's story arc and watching her learn what she deserves from love and her romantic partners. I loved Simón and how sweet he was with Marianto. I loved the slooow burn romance (no spice), the mother-daughter relationship, and the fresh and bright writing that had me soaring through the pages.
I had the best time reading this book and I'm so excited for other readers to pick up another wonderful romance with Latine leads and Latine representation!
December 21, 2025
My rating 4.5 ⭐
Loved this book so much! I was so invested in this story that I finished reading it in one sitting.
The story starts with Marianto, who believes her long time boyfriend Alejandro is about to propose to her anytime now. Just as she thinks the proposal is about to happen and wanting to capture it on camera, it turns out Alejandro ends up breaking up with her. To make matters worse she ends up posting it to her workplace’ social media account. As a result she gets fired from her job. As someone who has her entire life planned out, this setback doesn’t deter her from wanting to get back everything she lost. She takes on a temporary job as the assistant to a celebrity judge on TV singing competition. The celebrity judge is Simón, who is part of a band that Marianto is a big fan of. Soon the two of them strike a friendship.
First of all I want to mention that the author did a great job of beautifully describing the setting. It takes place in Caracas, Venezuela and the writing truly showcases its beauty. I enjoyed the chemistry between Marianto and Simón, and he had the ability to bring out Mariano’s true self. What started off as asking Simón to help her with advice of how to get back Alejandro, the experience gave Marianto the opportunity to reflect on what she truly wanted. Having an absentee parent growing up, made Marianto crave stability in her life and she made compromises even ignoring signs in her life that weren’t making her happy. As much as I enjoyed the romance, I appreciated the character development of Marianto even more.
Thank you Berkley Publishing Group and Berkley Romance for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
Loved this book so much! I was so invested in this story that I finished reading it in one sitting.
The story starts with Marianto, who believes her long time boyfriend Alejandro is about to propose to her anytime now. Just as she thinks the proposal is about to happen and wanting to capture it on camera, it turns out Alejandro ends up breaking up with her. To make matters worse she ends up posting it to her workplace’ social media account. As a result she gets fired from her job. As someone who has her entire life planned out, this setback doesn’t deter her from wanting to get back everything she lost. She takes on a temporary job as the assistant to a celebrity judge on TV singing competition. The celebrity judge is Simón, who is part of a band that Marianto is a big fan of. Soon the two of them strike a friendship.
First of all I want to mention that the author did a great job of beautifully describing the setting. It takes place in Caracas, Venezuela and the writing truly showcases its beauty. I enjoyed the chemistry between Marianto and Simón, and he had the ability to bring out Mariano’s true self. What started off as asking Simón to help her with advice of how to get back Alejandro, the experience gave Marianto the opportunity to reflect on what she truly wanted. Having an absentee parent growing up, made Marianto crave stability in her life and she made compromises even ignoring signs in her life that weren’t making her happy. As much as I enjoyed the romance, I appreciated the character development of Marianto even more.
Thank you Berkley Publishing Group and Berkley Romance for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
THE EX-PERIMENTO is a perfect book. I'm so serious. Morillo hooked me in with a celebrity love coach romance and then served a master class on pacing and character development. I didn't even flinch when the love interest swaggered in later than usual because I needed every moment learning all things about Marianto. And she's wonderful – flawed and anxious and driven and generous. Her headspace is a relatable mess that kept me laughing and crying and banging my own head against a wall. Real! That's the word! She's so real! So even when the story detours to this fantasy celebrity romance, which honestly is pretty chill (until it's deliciously not!), it's grounded in reality. It's really all about what happens when a spreadhseet planned out life gets derailed and you have to rethink everything. Rethink if what you've always had planned is actually what you want. Marianto's journey is something everyone should read.
I highly recommend THE EX-PERIMENTO for it's telenovela drama, and Nora Ephron-esque reality based storytelling. You'll swoon. You'll cry. You'll wanna flip tables. But you'll also fall so in love with Marianto and Simón. One of my favorite reads of the year. Enjoy!
Oh! And! Morillo writes Caracas like we've read New York City. The Venezuelan capitol is a whole character in and of itself. It's fast and loud and dark and chill and bright and old and home. As immersed as I was in Marianto's character, it was because I knew how Caracas shaped her and how she navigated her home. It's such a beautiful story. Please get this on your shelf!
Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the advance copy to read and review.
I highly recommend THE EX-PERIMENTO for it's telenovela drama, and Nora Ephron-esque reality based storytelling. You'll swoon. You'll cry. You'll wanna flip tables. But you'll also fall so in love with Marianto and Simón. One of my favorite reads of the year. Enjoy!
Oh! And! Morillo writes Caracas like we've read New York City. The Venezuelan capitol is a whole character in and of itself. It's fast and loud and dark and chill and bright and old and home. As immersed as I was in Marianto's character, it was because I knew how Caracas shaped her and how she navigated her home. It's such a beautiful story. Please get this on your shelf!
Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the advance copy to read and review.
October 27, 2025
This book is simply perfect!! As a Venezuelan, it is a dream come true to see myself represented in a book. This is a love letter to Venezuela and South American culture. The authentic language, the places, the mentions of food, the music... everything was incredible and it made me feel seen.
If you have been missing the vibes of 2000 romcoms, this it! This is How to Lose a Guy in 10 days in reverse with a touch of The Devil Wears Prada. Only this has a much more wholesome journey about finding yourself and love. This book is funny, charming, and has all the elements to make it unique and memorable.
Simón is Colombian and Marianto is a Venezuelan journalist. Simón is her favorite singer who becomes her coach to try to get her ex back. They obviously fall in love in the process and it was beautiful to read it. Simón is a walking green flag and a wonderful example of what a healthy relationship could look like. He is a mature, emotionally reliable kind guy who truly saw Marianto for who she was. We actually see them become best friends and then fall in love.
My favorite part about this book was seeing Marianto's growth. This is a book about overcoming the need to plan and control as a way to protect yourself and let yourself feel and trust others to take care of you. This one is for those of us who had to take on burdens that weren't ours and eventually learn to let that go and trust ❤️.
Infinite thanks to Berkeley Romance and Netgalley for the advanced readers copy! I can't wait to read it again when it comes out in February!
If you have been missing the vibes of 2000 romcoms, this it! This is How to Lose a Guy in 10 days in reverse with a touch of The Devil Wears Prada. Only this has a much more wholesome journey about finding yourself and love. This book is funny, charming, and has all the elements to make it unique and memorable.
Simón is Colombian and Marianto is a Venezuelan journalist. Simón is her favorite singer who becomes her coach to try to get her ex back. They obviously fall in love in the process and it was beautiful to read it. Simón is a walking green flag and a wonderful example of what a healthy relationship could look like. He is a mature, emotionally reliable kind guy who truly saw Marianto for who she was. We actually see them become best friends and then fall in love.
My favorite part about this book was seeing Marianto's growth. This is a book about overcoming the need to plan and control as a way to protect yourself and let yourself feel and trust others to take care of you. This one is for those of us who had to take on burdens that weren't ours and eventually learn to let that go and trust ❤️.
Infinite thanks to Berkeley Romance and Netgalley for the advanced readers copy! I can't wait to read it again when it comes out in February!
December 1, 2025
E-ARC REVIEW ✨
Firstly, I want to thank NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group | Berkley for the E-ARC.
I loved reading the journey María “Marianto” Camacho went on. From being someone who needed to have a plan for everything to someone who learned to forgive and let go of the reigns a bit. Someone who was more sure of herself.
Simón (MMC) was also a great love interest. He was kind and patient and compassionate. Someone who goes with the flow and is always there to listen when you need him. I really loved reading about Marianto and him getting to know each other.
One thing that I was a little iffy on, but then grew to understand, was how late the MMC is introduced (around the 20-25% mark). It made sense, because we really needed to get to know Marianto well, see where she’s at in life, how she navigates it. And I really loved that! But it made it so that the romance between her and Simón suffered a bit. So all in all, it made me wish the book was longer just to have MORE of them.
But one of my favourite things about this book is how Maria J. Morillo was able to make Caracas feel like its own character. There is so much love and care in the depiction of the city that it made me feel homesick for a city that I know, but never lived in.
Some final notes: reading about Venezuelan joy and falling in love was something that I’ve really been needing with all the bad news that comes out of my home country. I am eternally grateful that this was published and written and I hope more people pick it up. It brought me so much joy.
I cannot wait for another book by María J. Morillo to come out.
Firstly, I want to thank NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group | Berkley for the E-ARC.
I loved reading the journey María “Marianto” Camacho went on. From being someone who needed to have a plan for everything to someone who learned to forgive and let go of the reigns a bit. Someone who was more sure of herself.
Simón (MMC) was also a great love interest. He was kind and patient and compassionate. Someone who goes with the flow and is always there to listen when you need him. I really loved reading about Marianto and him getting to know each other.
One thing that I was a little iffy on, but then grew to understand, was how late the MMC is introduced (around the 20-25% mark). It made sense, because we really needed to get to know Marianto well, see where she’s at in life, how she navigates it. And I really loved that! But it made it so that the romance between her and Simón suffered a bit. So all in all, it made me wish the book was longer just to have MORE of them.
But one of my favourite things about this book is how Maria J. Morillo was able to make Caracas feel like its own character. There is so much love and care in the depiction of the city that it made me feel homesick for a city that I know, but never lived in.
Some final notes: reading about Venezuelan joy and falling in love was something that I’ve really been needing with all the bad news that comes out of my home country. I am eternally grateful that this was published and written and I hope more people pick it up. It brought me so much joy.
I cannot wait for another book by María J. Morillo to come out.
November 5, 2025
This book is such a love letter to Venezuela and the beauty of it. I could practically see the nature and the architecture and the views of Caracas.
Marianto is such a dreamer, in the most practical sense of the word. She envisions comfort and stability and safety, and has a plan for how to achieve it. Unfortunately, her boyfriend is a sentient bag of expired milk, so he throws a wrench in her plans in a way that blows up spectacularly and forces Marianto to re-evaluate her entire dream.
I adored Simón right off the bat, not only because he’s a delight but because his literal demeanor immediately starts making Marianto aware (against her will) that she has been settling when she could be thriving. At work, in general, and definitely in her romantic life. And still, despite clearly being infatuated with her, Simón is willing to help her win her ex back if it’s what will truly make her happy.
Spoiler alert: it will not make her happy because a curdled sack of dairy does not a good boyfriend make, and Simón being a kind and conscientious human has delightfully opened Marianto’s eyes to the way she’s been taken for granted by many of the people in her life. Of course, it’s hard to know what you want when you’ve spent your entire life working toward one goal - but the way Marianto and Simón care for each other shows them both that there are many ways to be truly happy.
Marianto is such a dreamer, in the most practical sense of the word. She envisions comfort and stability and safety, and has a plan for how to achieve it. Unfortunately, her boyfriend is a sentient bag of expired milk, so he throws a wrench in her plans in a way that blows up spectacularly and forces Marianto to re-evaluate her entire dream.
I adored Simón right off the bat, not only because he’s a delight but because his literal demeanor immediately starts making Marianto aware (against her will) that she has been settling when she could be thriving. At work, in general, and definitely in her romantic life. And still, despite clearly being infatuated with her, Simón is willing to help her win her ex back if it’s what will truly make her happy.
Spoiler alert: it will not make her happy because a curdled sack of dairy does not a good boyfriend make, and Simón being a kind and conscientious human has delightfully opened Marianto’s eyes to the way she’s been taken for granted by many of the people in her life. Of course, it’s hard to know what you want when you’ve spent your entire life working toward one goal - but the way Marianto and Simón care for each other shows them both that there are many ways to be truly happy.
October 24, 2025
Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy of this book; all thoughts are my own!
📖 Book Review 📖 Life is hard and we are all on our own journey. I’m a firm believer in not comparing one person’s struggle to another’s, even in the fictional realm, but Marianto’s breakup has to take some kind of an award because it certainly caused a visceral reaction for me. When her boyfriend of four years breaks up with her and then she gets fired from her job, all you want to do is give the girl a hug and help her win it all back. Alas, Marianto is a planner and this is nothing a spreadsheet cannot handle.
In a series of experiments carefully laid out to win back the heart of Alejandro, Marianto finds herself on a totally unexpected journey with the help of heartthrob musician Simón Arreaza. Listen, we’re never rooting for heartbreak for anyone (especially our girl) but sometimes it’s through the tears that we find the happier, more authentic path meant for us in life. The Ex-Perimento is one wild and beautiful ride through all of the feels. And while the pain felt for Marianto was real, the joy in her self-discovery is even more profound and worth every bit of this cathartic read.
📖 Book Review 📖 Life is hard and we are all on our own journey. I’m a firm believer in not comparing one person’s struggle to another’s, even in the fictional realm, but Marianto’s breakup has to take some kind of an award because it certainly caused a visceral reaction for me. When her boyfriend of four years breaks up with her and then she gets fired from her job, all you want to do is give the girl a hug and help her win it all back. Alas, Marianto is a planner and this is nothing a spreadsheet cannot handle.
In a series of experiments carefully laid out to win back the heart of Alejandro, Marianto finds herself on a totally unexpected journey with the help of heartthrob musician Simón Arreaza. Listen, we’re never rooting for heartbreak for anyone (especially our girl) but sometimes it’s through the tears that we find the happier, more authentic path meant for us in life. The Ex-Perimento is one wild and beautiful ride through all of the feels. And while the pain felt for Marianto was real, the joy in her self-discovery is even more profound and worth every bit of this cathartic read.
November 18, 2025
As a Latina, I loved that the main characters are from Venezuela (Maria) and Colombia (Simón), and that the entire story unfolds in Caracas. It's so rare to find a contemporary romance set in this part of the world, and I was so excited to see the representation on the page!
Now, about that beginning... When Maria thinks she's about to get a proposal and instead gets hit with the dreaded "we need a break," my heart absolutely dropped for her. But I also have to be honest: the way she refuses to accept Alejandro's request for space made me cringe. She comes across a little unhinged, delusional, and desperate in those early chapters—like, girl, suffocating him is not the way. If anything, you're sprinting in the opposite direction of getting him back. That said, the audacity of Alejandro later on—suddenly wanting her back the moment she's no longer sobbing into her pillow over him—was peak irony. The man truly had the nerve.
But here's where the book really won me over: Maria's growth. Once she lets go of that ridiculous plan to get Alejandro back, she becomes a much more grounded, likable, and genuinely root-worthy character. Watching her shift from obsession to actually figuring out what she wants for herself was great.
And then there's Simón... my favorite part of the whole book. What a sweetheart. I enjoyed every slow-burn moment between them, and his edits to her "Ex-Perimento" list were absolutely fantastic (what kind of man is that mature and thoughtful in his 20s these days?!). The gentle teasing, the quiet support, the chemistry—ugh, they were adorable.
Overall, The Ex-Perimento is a fun, sweet, and just chaotic enough romance to keep things really interesting!
Thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for the gifted copy for review.
Now, about that beginning... When Maria thinks she's about to get a proposal and instead gets hit with the dreaded "we need a break," my heart absolutely dropped for her. But I also have to be honest: the way she refuses to accept Alejandro's request for space made me cringe. She comes across a little unhinged, delusional, and desperate in those early chapters—like, girl, suffocating him is not the way. If anything, you're sprinting in the opposite direction of getting him back. That said, the audacity of Alejandro later on—suddenly wanting her back the moment she's no longer sobbing into her pillow over him—was peak irony. The man truly had the nerve.
But here's where the book really won me over: Maria's growth. Once she lets go of that ridiculous plan to get Alejandro back, she becomes a much more grounded, likable, and genuinely root-worthy character. Watching her shift from obsession to actually figuring out what she wants for herself was great.
And then there's Simón... my favorite part of the whole book. What a sweetheart. I enjoyed every slow-burn moment between them, and his edits to her "Ex-Perimento" list were absolutely fantastic (what kind of man is that mature and thoughtful in his 20s these days?!). The gentle teasing, the quiet support, the chemistry—ugh, they were adorable.
Overall, The Ex-Perimento is a fun, sweet, and just chaotic enough romance to keep things really interesting!
Thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for the gifted copy for review.
December 9, 2025
Reading this book was so fun because my husband has spent so much time in Venezuela. I got to read about the city he spent a lot of time in!
The premise of the book got to me a little because I really and truly didn’t feel as if there was any love between Ale and Marianto. I could not wrap my brain around why such a loving, thoughtful, and fun person would be with somebody like Ale. He wasn’t a bad person by any stretch of the imagination, but it was so clear from the beginning that they weren’t meant to be together and they were very different people.
Kind of broke my heart that she had spent four years trying to force herself into the box. She thought he wanted, when he never wanted that in the first place.
It really went to show how little these characters knew each other, even though there was love there.
So I think it showed a vast difference between being in love with somebody and having love for somebody…
Which brings me to Simon, he is a great partner for her. He goes out of his way to show that he cares. She just needs to see it, but she’s so blinded with her past and what she thinks she wants she ignores what’s in front of her.
The premise of the book got to me a little because I really and truly didn’t feel as if there was any love between Ale and Marianto. I could not wrap my brain around why such a loving, thoughtful, and fun person would be with somebody like Ale. He wasn’t a bad person by any stretch of the imagination, but it was so clear from the beginning that they weren’t meant to be together and they were very different people.
Kind of broke my heart that she had spent four years trying to force herself into the box. She thought he wanted, when he never wanted that in the first place.
It really went to show how little these characters knew each other, even though there was love there.
So I think it showed a vast difference between being in love with somebody and having love for somebody…
Which brings me to Simon, he is a great partner for her. He goes out of his way to show that he cares. She just needs to see it, but she’s so blinded with her past and what she thinks she wants she ignores what’s in front of her.
January 1, 2026
I think it’s important to go into this books expecting a story about self growth first and a romance second. Going in with that mindset will lead to more enjoyment. Yes, the romance is there and it is sweet. However, the mmc is not introduced until around 30% in to the book and it is a slow burn. It needed to be a slow burn though with the fmc breaking up with her ex-boyfriend whom she was with for four years and very much not over yet.
If the romance would have moved any faster than it did in the book between the main characters, it wouldn’t have made sense though. I do feel like I would have been more satisfied if the book were a little bit longer for both the self growth journey the fmc was on and for the romance. The way things wrapped up feels open ended in a few ways.
I did very much enjoy the Venezuela setting and culture included in the book. I’ll be reading more from the author as they come out!
🤭 strangers to lovers
🎸 celebrity (him)
🎬 workplace
🔥 slow burn
single POV
4/5 stars ⭐️
0/5 spice level 🌶️
If the romance would have moved any faster than it did in the book between the main characters, it wouldn’t have made sense though. I do feel like I would have been more satisfied if the book were a little bit longer for both the self growth journey the fmc was on and for the romance. The way things wrapped up feels open ended in a few ways.
I did very much enjoy the Venezuela setting and culture included in the book. I’ll be reading more from the author as they come out!
🤭 strangers to lovers
🎸 celebrity (him)
🎬 workplace
🔥 slow burn
single POV
4/5 stars ⭐️
0/5 spice level 🌶️
January 19, 2026
We’re following Maria Antonieta aka "Marianto" as she enlists the help of her favorite musician to help her win her ex boyfriend back through a series of experiment ideas. It’s a debut romantic comedy set in Venezuela 🇻🇪✨
I have to say that the beginning had me stressed because I felt like the pacing was a bit slow and Marianto had me frustrated but then it picked up and omg it was SO good.
The Venezuelan representation was incredible. Not only with the Spanish words sprinkled throughout the book but with how incredibly descriptive it was because this was like a love letter to Venezuela. I literally have no words to express how much I enjoyed imagining the beautifully way she described Caracas as someone who’s never been there and I immediately went to do some search on where we were at the story because it made me want to visit lol!
I absolutely loved her character growth because while yeah this is a romance I’d say the plot is more focused on how to overcome the challenges and changes life throw’s at you when you least expect it and I think the author did an spectacular job showing us that.
I loved watching Marianto’s growth not only her personal growth but career wise and her relationship with her mom. Watching her learn what she deserved romantically and professionally was chef kiss. I absolutely loved Simón and how sweet and kind he was. He was always there supporting and helping her and it was really cute ❤️
📝 set in Caracas, Venezuela
🧡 reverse how to lose a guy in 10 days
☕️ Venezuelan fmc x Colombian mmc
📝 he’s her favorite singer
💛 slow burn / closed door
☕️ he helps her get her ex back
4/5 ⭐️
I have to say that the beginning had me stressed because I felt like the pacing was a bit slow and Marianto had me frustrated but then it picked up and omg it was SO good.
The Venezuelan representation was incredible. Not only with the Spanish words sprinkled throughout the book but with how incredibly descriptive it was because this was like a love letter to Venezuela. I literally have no words to express how much I enjoyed imagining the beautifully way she described Caracas as someone who’s never been there and I immediately went to do some search on where we were at the story because it made me want to visit lol!
I absolutely loved her character growth because while yeah this is a romance I’d say the plot is more focused on how to overcome the challenges and changes life throw’s at you when you least expect it and I think the author did an spectacular job showing us that.
I loved watching Marianto’s growth not only her personal growth but career wise and her relationship with her mom. Watching her learn what she deserved romantically and professionally was chef kiss. I absolutely loved Simón and how sweet and kind he was. He was always there supporting and helping her and it was really cute ❤️
📝 set in Caracas, Venezuela
🧡 reverse how to lose a guy in 10 days
☕️ Venezuelan fmc x Colombian mmc
📝 he’s her favorite singer
💛 slow burn / closed door
☕️ he helps her get her ex back
4/5 ⭐️
September 10, 2025
Advice columnist Maria Antonieta has her perfect life planned out, and it all starts with the imminent marriage proposal from her boyfriend of 4 years. But when he breaks up with her instead, she’s caught off-guard and left completely devastated.
Even worse, she accidentally broadcasts her breakup on her employer’s social media site and it goes viral, leading her to get fired too. Her former boss agrees to give her her job back, and possibly get a promotion, if she’s able to get her ex to get back with her, and write an article about it. So Maria Antonieta compiles a list of things to do that will make her ex want to take her back.
While she executes the items on her list and attempts to piece her life back together, she gets a temporary job as an assistant to Simon, the dreamy lead singer of her favorite folk-pop band. When Simon finds out her mission he decides to help her. But neither expects to fall for each other in the process.
This solid debut set in Venezuela’s capital city of Caracas is an entertaining and emotional cozy romance.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review
Even worse, she accidentally broadcasts her breakup on her employer’s social media site and it goes viral, leading her to get fired too. Her former boss agrees to give her her job back, and possibly get a promotion, if she’s able to get her ex to get back with her, and write an article about it. So Maria Antonieta compiles a list of things to do that will make her ex want to take her back.
While she executes the items on her list and attempts to piece her life back together, she gets a temporary job as an assistant to Simon, the dreamy lead singer of her favorite folk-pop band. When Simon finds out her mission he decides to help her. But neither expects to fall for each other in the process.
This solid debut set in Venezuela’s capital city of Caracas is an entertaining and emotional cozy romance.
Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review
January 21, 2026
3.5 stars. Thanks to Berkeley Romance for the ARC.
Loved the vibrant setting and culture of Venezuela depicted in this book. My main issue was the characterization of Marianto - she at times came off as insufferable and unable to stand up for herself or make concrete decisions. I also felt like we spent way too much time in the will they/won’t they get back together for the love between Simon and Maria to actually feel real. Would have loved to see them develop more personally and professionally on page before the book ended.
Loved the vibrant setting and culture of Venezuela depicted in this book. My main issue was the characterization of Marianto - she at times came off as insufferable and unable to stand up for herself or make concrete decisions. I also felt like we spent way too much time in the will they/won’t they get back together for the love between Simon and Maria to actually feel real. Would have loved to see them develop more personally and professionally on page before the book ended.
November 8, 2025
i really like that the ex-perimento is set in venezuela as venezuela is almost like a background character lighting up who marianto is as a person. however, i didn't feel like the character development was there. it felt like an outline to me that wasn't developed as far as i would've liked. i don't think most people will pick up on that though and i think this can have the markings of a hit for next year!
January 9, 2026
Marianto is an undeniable control freak. She has her entire life planned out until her boyfriend of 4 years breaks up with her on the night she thinks he’s proposing. From beginning to end, I felt like Marianto was an absolute mess, the only time you see her at her best & herself is when she’s with Simón. It’s like he brought out the best version of her and I loved that for her.
Want to read
October 23, 2025I saw this on Twitter so I am excited to read it next year!!
December 7, 2025
“𝑊𝑒’𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑉𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑧𝑢𝑒𝑙𝑎,” 𝑠𝒉𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑚𝑒.
𝑇𝑟𝑢𝑒. 𝐴 𝑙𝑎𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝒉𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑡𝒉𝑒𝑦 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡, 𝑤𝒉𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑛𝑜𝑛-𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒛𝒖𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓.
★★★★★
The way I LITERALLY SCREAMED WHEN I RECEIVED THE ARC!!!
(Like, I'm so sure all my neighbors heard it somewhere 🤣)
Nada más fue ver una publicación de la autora con los personajes frente a la hermosa Esfera de Soto, y terminé completamente enamorada 😭🫶🏼
Hacía cuánto no había leído una novela que estuviera inspirada en Venezuela. Pero no sólo inspirada. Sino que:
✓Ocurre en Caracas (my city, girl)
✓Mencionan mi universidad
(UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA CARAJO!!)
✓Los personajes tienen la chispa del venezolano, el carisma, la calidez y la alegría.
✓Mencionan Plaza Venezuela, Las Mercedes, El Miss Venezuela, las arepaaaaaaaaas!!
✓Y las yamacaguas!!! (forma chistosa de decir "Guacamaya")
Yo, sinceramente, sentí tan bonito en el cocoro que quería que no terminara nunca.
Me llevó de vuelta a los años dorados de la televisión donde las telenovelas tenían conquistado a todo el país y las historias de amor eran las favoritas 🥹✨
Amé a Marianto. Te puedes ver tan reflejada en ella -siendo venezolana o no- porque es una persona ambiciosa, luchadora, creativa, que va a mil por hora en la vida y está verdaderamente loquita.
De verdad, las cosas que le suceden son dignas de una película porque son demasiado graciosas 🤣
Pero, más allá de todo, solo busca abrirse camino en la vida y salir de la sombra de alguien más. Quiere cumplir sus metas y por eso siempre trata de estar un paso (o veinte) al frente de todo.
Poco imagina que las mejores experiencias de la vida ocurren cuando nos atrevemos a romper nuestro propio molde 🤍
Y luego Simón!! aaaaaaaaah!! Cómo alguien puede ser tan tierno y pícaro al mismo tiempo?! 😭🔥✨
En este caso es peor porque es un colombiano cantante con acento paisa!!
Dios, no tenía oportunidad. 0%
Lo amé, demasiado. También me hizo reír hasta que me desinflé. Simplemente fue perfecto para mi preciosa Marianto.
Ambos tienen una química especial de esas que te hacen chillar donde sea y poner sonrisitas bobas de lo inmerso que quedas en su historia de amor.
Y que fuera en mi país, en mis calles, en mi escuela, en mi hogar...solo le dió un lugar en mi alma que atesoraré por siempre.
Con todo lo que está pasando y ha estado pasando por tanto años...a veces es necesario que alguien te ayude a no perder de vista la verdadera luz detrás del caos.
Y este libro fue justo eso para mí 🥹🫶🏼✨
No tengo palabras suficientes para explicar lo mucho que adoro a Maria J. Morillo, quien es además de una autora excepcional, una persona de lo más amable e increíble!
Así que gracias, gracias, gracias, gracias, por la oportunidad de leer esta maravilla!
So proud of this author. Thank you for showing the real Venezuela we all love with this gorgeous story 🥹🫶🏼✨🇻🇪
And if you want to understand the real feeling of being Venezuelan, then read this, and I promise you'll love it 🫶🏼✨
𝑇𝑟𝑢𝑒. 𝐴 𝑙𝑎𝑤𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝒉𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑠 𝑡𝒉𝑒𝑦 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡, 𝑤𝒉𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑛𝑜𝑛-𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒛𝒖𝒆𝒍𝒂 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓.
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The way I LITERALLY SCREAMED WHEN I RECEIVED THE ARC!!!
(Like, I'm so sure all my neighbors heard it somewhere 🤣)
Nada más fue ver una publicación de la autora con los personajes frente a la hermosa Esfera de Soto, y terminé completamente enamorada 😭🫶🏼
Hacía cuánto no había leído una novela que estuviera inspirada en Venezuela. Pero no sólo inspirada. Sino que:
✓Ocurre en Caracas (my city, girl)
✓Mencionan mi universidad
(UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA CARAJO!!)
✓Los personajes tienen la chispa del venezolano, el carisma, la calidez y la alegría.
✓Mencionan Plaza Venezuela, Las Mercedes, El Miss Venezuela, las arepaaaaaaaaas!!
✓Y las yamacaguas!!! (forma chistosa de decir "Guacamaya")
Yo, sinceramente, sentí tan bonito en el cocoro que quería que no terminara nunca.
Me llevó de vuelta a los años dorados de la televisión donde las telenovelas tenían conquistado a todo el país y las historias de amor eran las favoritas 🥹✨
Amé a Marianto. Te puedes ver tan reflejada en ella -siendo venezolana o no- porque es una persona ambiciosa, luchadora, creativa, que va a mil por hora en la vida y está verdaderamente loquita.
De verdad, las cosas que le suceden son dignas de una película porque son demasiado graciosas 🤣
Pero, más allá de todo, solo busca abrirse camino en la vida y salir de la sombra de alguien más. Quiere cumplir sus metas y por eso siempre trata de estar un paso (o veinte) al frente de todo.
Poco imagina que las mejores experiencias de la vida ocurren cuando nos atrevemos a romper nuestro propio molde 🤍
Y luego Simón!! aaaaaaaaah!! Cómo alguien puede ser tan tierno y pícaro al mismo tiempo?! 😭🔥✨
En este caso es peor porque es un colombiano cantante con acento paisa!!
Dios, no tenía oportunidad. 0%
Lo amé, demasiado. También me hizo reír hasta que me desinflé. Simplemente fue perfecto para mi preciosa Marianto.
Ambos tienen una química especial de esas que te hacen chillar donde sea y poner sonrisitas bobas de lo inmerso que quedas en su historia de amor.
Y que fuera en mi país, en mis calles, en mi escuela, en mi hogar...solo le dió un lugar en mi alma que atesoraré por siempre.
Con todo lo que está pasando y ha estado pasando por tanto años...a veces es necesario que alguien te ayude a no perder de vista la verdadera luz detrás del caos.
Y este libro fue justo eso para mí 🥹🫶🏼✨
No tengo palabras suficientes para explicar lo mucho que adoro a Maria J. Morillo, quien es además de una autora excepcional, una persona de lo más amable e increíble!
Así que gracias, gracias, gracias, gracias, por la oportunidad de leer esta maravilla!
So proud of this author. Thank you for showing the real Venezuela we all love with this gorgeous story 🥹🫶🏼✨🇻🇪
And if you want to understand the real feeling of being Venezuelan, then read this, and I promise you'll love it 🫶🏼✨
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