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West Side Love Story Kindle Edition

by Priscilla Oliveras (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 2,480 ratings

A heart-stirring romance of star-crossed love, feuding familias, and the bonds of sisterhood by USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras.

Two familias in Texas, both alike in dignity, rivalries, and passion…

Having grown up in the nurturing household of Casa Capuleta, Mariana will do anything for familia. To solve her adoptive parents’ financial problems amid their rapidly changing San Antonio comunidad, Mariana and her younger sisters are determined to win the Battle of the Mariachi Bands. That means competing against Hugo Montero, their father’s archnemesis, and his band and escalating a decades-old feud. It also raises the stakes of Mariana’s forbidden attraction for a certain dark-eyed mariachi who sets her heart racing.

To Angelo Montero’s familia, Mariana is also strictly off-limits. But that doesn’t stop him from pursuing her. As their secret affair intensifies and the competition grows fierce, they’re swept up in a brewing storm of betrayals, rivalries, and broken ties. Against the odds, they vow to bring peace. But sacrifices must be made and consequences weighed for two star-crossed lovers to make beautiful music together.

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  1. Instinctively, she reached backward for him. He hooked his fingers with hers. Flashed his engaging smile. And, ay Dios mío, her heart fluttered in a way it never had before.
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  2. Mariana wasn’t sure which was worse—knowing the blessing you have and losing it or not knowing what you had missed out on until it presented itself, but being too afraid to trust that it was real.
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  3. “But know that I love Mariana,” Angelo continued, conviction strengthening his resolve. “I love her strength of character. Her devotion to your familia, and the comunidad Casa Capuleta serves. Even her patients. I love her need to take on everything for everyone. It makes me want to do all I can to support her. And be the someone she knows she can always rely on. No matter what.”
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Editorial Reviews

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“Romeo and Juliet gets a fresh retelling through two rival San Antonio families and their dueling mariachi bands.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A sparkling tribute to the rivalries of Romeo and Juliet, with none of the tragedy and all of the swoony romance.” —Library Journal

“Reading a Priscilla Oliveras book is like being wrapped in a warm hug, and West Side Love Story is no exception.” —Entertainment Weekly

“This romance is a delightful take on Romeo and Juliet that feels fresh and melodious.” —BuzzFeed

“Replace the gangs in West Side Story with competing mariachi bands from feuding families in gentrifying San Antonio, and you have this epic and uplifting tale. Love feels alive on each page, between not just the star-crossed lovers but also the tightly knit families.” —Woman’s Day

“A sweet romance and complicated family dynamics make this brilliantly executed Romeo and Juliet retelling a must-read. This is Priscilla Oliveras’s best yet!” —Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author of The Dating Playbook

“West Side Love Story is the perfect harmony of love, familia, and fate. Priscilla Oliveras’s characters shine as much as her stories shine a light on issues facing real people and reading West Side Love Story is like dancing with your favorite person on a warm summer night.” —Denise Williams, author of How to Fail at Flirting and The Fastest Way to Fall

“Nothing is more romantic than forbidden love and this book pulls it off gorgeously. Priscilla Oliveras writes in musical prose about longing and passion and our duties and love for our families with great understanding. Bravo!” —Barbara O’Neal, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids

“Priscilla Oliveras charms with a story full of passion and heart that celebrates the treasure of families, whether found or biological.” —K.M. Jackson, USA Today bestselling author

“West Side Love Story captures the very best things about Latinx communities: fiercely loving families, passionate strivers, and joyfully embracing who we are. This delightful enemies-to-lovers romance is full of swoon-worthy moments and brimming with strong female characters. You will be rooting as hard for Mariana’s all-girl mariachi band as you will for the hard earned HEA.” —Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author

“Priscilla Oliveras always writes with warmth and heart, and West Side Love Story is no exception. If you love a dreamy romance that is rooted in reality, put this book at the top of your to-be-read list. Not only will you enjoy a swoon-worthy star-crossed love story, but you will also experience the world of mariachi music, the real cost of gentrification, and the true meaning of family and loyalty. Can’t wait for the next in the series!” —Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author

“This promises to be an epic story filled with delicious tension, bitter rivalries, and hard-fought redemption, and I’m confident that in Oliveras’s talented hands, we’ll get the satisfying happily-ever-after we deserve.” —Mia Sosa, bestselling author of The Worst Best Man, for Oprah Daily

From the Publisher

From the very first time I read it, I felt like this book was created specifically for me. And I know that I’m not alone. Star-crossed lovers torn apart by the cruel trappings of society is a romance trope as old as time itself. Throw in some Latin flavor with the fabulous Capuleta sisters and a layered female empowerment plotline, and I think there’s something here for everyone.

The author, cover illustrator, and I are all strong Latinas who feel a deep connection to this content, but what I love about Oliveras’s writing is that it’s accessible. Every single one of us has faced adversity in some way, regardless of background.

No matter if you’re team Shakespeare or more of a Tony and Maria fan, I hope you enjoy this lyrical novel influenced by the most popular love story ever told—but this time with a guaranteed HEA (happily ever after).

—Maria Gomez, Editor

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09B71RX2B
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 331 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1542031240
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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PRISCILLA OLIVERAS is a USA Today bestselling author and 2018 RWA® RITA® double finalist who writes contemporary romance with a Latinx flavor. She and her work have earned praise from the O, The Oprah Magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Redbook, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, amongst others. Priscilla earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and currently serves as adjunct faculty in the program and teaches the online class “Romance Writing” for ed2go. While she’s a devotee of the romance genre, Priscilla also considers herself a sports fan, beach lover, and Zumba aficionado, who often practices the art of napping in her backyard hammock.

To follow along on her fun-filled and hectic life, visit her on the web at prisoliveras.com, on Twitter via @prisoliveras or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/prisoliveras/.

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful hometown love story with a fantastic twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet tale, featuring well-developed characters who are resilient, particularly Mariana and her sisters. The writing style is compelling, and the book incorporates lots of Latin culture, with one customer noting its portrayal of mariachi culture. Customers describe it as a heartwarming read that's easy to get lost in, making it a great spring break or summer beach read.

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74 customers mention "Story quality"70 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy this hometown love story, praising its captivating plot and beautiful portrayal of family dynamics. One customer notes it's a super fun retelling of Romeo and Juliet, while another appreciates how it blends old and new elements.

"Love the romantic story line of fighting for true love. I also love the Mexican culture that is in the story as well." Read more

"...This book is fine, I enjoyed the nods to West Side Story song lyrics, and it was cute...." Read more

"...I loved the romance in this book...." Read more

"...Her pride in her family and their love for each other was heartwarming. It made them all so easy to root for...." Read more

42 customers mention "Readability"42 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one mentioning it's a great spring break or summer beach read, while another notes it's a good choice for fans of retellings.

"...This book is fine, I enjoyed the nods to West Side Story song lyrics, and it was cute...." Read more

"...Feuding families is not my favorite trope but I still really enjoyed this book...." Read more

"...West Side Love Story was better than I expected...." Read more

"...The two mesh in all the right ways. Oliveras does a great job at showing their powerful family ties, otherwise it would feel forced that these..." Read more

22 customers mention "Enjoyment"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enthralling and fantastic as a twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet story.

"...Spice level is 🌶️ . It’s easy to read and fun...." Read more

"...It was steamy and sweet, it was unpredictable and heart warming. Dueling mariachi bands was such a fun idea and all the family history!..." Read more

"...combination of very different inspirations that makes for an entertaining and satisfying romance...." Read more

"...I truly enjoy this story. Mariana is the typical Latina older sister, always looking out for others. Yet, she is strong and independent...." Read more

21 customers mention "Character development"21 positive0 negative

Customers praise the well-developed characters in the book, particularly noting the resilient Mariana and her sisters.

"...I liked the side characters. Cat was a little bossy and pushy for my taste, but I will say that I'm interested in her story which is book 2...." Read more

"...The secondary characters were great too, especially sassy teens Nina and Brenda...." Read more

"...I was deeply appreciative that the characters were older than in either of the previous stories...." Read more

"...The characters are wonderfully consistent, but not as consistent as Oliveras' heavy-handed explanations of every single thing...." Read more

21 customers mention "Writing style"17 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as compelling and well done, with one customer noting its vivid descriptions.

"...Spice level is 🌶️ . It’s easy to read and fun...." Read more

"...get a little more passion than some closed door books and she writes excellent kisses...." Read more

"...non-Spanish speaker to understand what was going on, but made the story feel more realistic...." Read more

"...Like I said it was still very well written story with lots of relatable topics and I definitely recommend if you’re interested in family feuds." Read more

19 customers mention "Latino culture"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the representation of Latino culture in the book, with one customer specifically highlighting its portrayal of mariachi culture and another noting its incorporation of Tex-Mex elements.

"Love the romantic story line of fighting for true love. I also love the Mexican culture that is in the story as well." Read more

"...Oliveras didn't shy away from anything. I of course loved all the Spanish too, but if you don't speak Spanish Oliveras is one of the best..." Read more

"...The culture is rich and the history goes deep, much like Romeo & Juliet which this was based on!..." Read more

"...West Side Love Story is a masterful combination of very different inspirations that makes for an entertaining and satisfying romance...." Read more

17 customers mention "Cute read"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute, with one mentioning its colorful background and another noting how Angelo and Mariana are the cutest characters.

"This was a really cute read! Culture, enemies to lovers, family conflicts and drama and love!!! Spice level is 🌶️ . It’s easy to read and fun...." Read more

"...is fine, I enjoyed the nods to West Side Story song lyrics, and it was cute...." Read more

"...Likewise if you're a Romeo and Juliet fan. I loved the meet cute in this book...." Read more

"...Angelo was mega book boyfriend material! He’s a good big brother, a sexy musician, a charmer, and so sweet...." Read more

9 customers mention "Heartwarming"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning its wonderful sense of warmth and community.

"...It was steamy and sweet, it was unpredictable and heart warming. Dueling mariachi bands was such a fun idea and all the family history!..." Read more

"...The family and characters were so well drawn. Such a wonderful sense of warmth and community!..." Read more

"...feuding families, fierce musical Mariachi competitions, tension, benevolence, and love...." Read more

"...being a romance, this story focused a lot on family ties and community which was lovely...." Read more

Latinx Romeo and Juliet!
5 out of 5 stars
Latinx Romeo and Juliet!
West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras is a romance you need to read immediately!! As a girl from San Antonio, this book meant so much to me. Seeing my community on the page was life changing. I loved that Priscilla Oliveras gave such a beautiful romance to the Latinx community in the West Side. IYKYK the west side can be rough and unforgiving and yet it is a place where art and music thrive. The culture is rich and the history goes deep, much like Romeo & Juliet which this was based on! As a retelling, the story was an awesome mix of old and new. It was steamy and sweet, it was unpredictable and heart warming. Dueling mariachi bands was such a fun idea and all the family history! That meet cute and the will-they-won’t-they was epic! Angelo was mega book boyfriend material! He’s a good big brother, a sexy musician, a charmer, and so sweet. Mariana deserved that HEA, she has a lot on her shoulders with the band and her family on top of work and life. They steamed up the pages and definitely kept my interest! Oliveras wrote a love story that I will not soon forget. I’m so excited for the rest of the series!!
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  • Stephanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Love the romantic story line of fighting for true love. I also love the Mexican culture that is in the story as well.
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  • kesia contreras
    4.0 out of 5 stars cute read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025
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    This was a really cute read!
    Culture, enemies to lovers, family conflicts and drama and love!!! Spice level is 🌶️ . It’s easy to read and fun.
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  • Daria Dawson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but misses the mark
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2023
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    West Side Love Story is a book with an interesting concept that doesn't hit the mark.

    I went into this book knowing from the title that it's based on West Side Story (which itself is based on Romeo and Juliet). And while insta-love isn't my favorite, I knew it was par for the course. However, the insta-love is not by biggest qualm with this book. A lot of what kept me from loving this book was the writing style and the multitude of subplots.

    The writing style of West Side Love Story is very repetitive. Part of this is because the characters speak in a mix of Spanish and English, and the English translation is often repeated immediately after the Spanish phrases. I understand that that's often needed, and I'm not the best person to say whether they were all necessary or not because I do speak some Spanish, but instead of building context clues around the Spanish or finding a more discrete way of translating for the reader, the phrases were often repetido inmediatamente, repeated immediately.

    This repetition wasn't only with the language, but also with some phrases in general. I the phrase "private lender" was used 14 times and "balloon payment" was used 12 times. That's about once every 23 pages per phrase. These were the two that stuck out to me the most, but there are others as well.

    Another issue I had with the writing style was the use of unnecessary quotation marks. Eg: her eyes look as if they were saying "I'm sorry," It happened a lot, and I found it quite distracting and annoying.

    This book is fine, I enjoyed the nods to West Side Story song lyrics, and it was cute. If you're looking for some Mexican representation and foster care representation, this may be the book for you. Unfortunately, it wasn't the book for me. 2.5 stars.
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  • 100_Pages_Hour
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mariachi sisters
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
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    If you loved West Side Story I think you're going to love all the little references throughout this book. Likewise if you're a Romeo and Juliet fan.

    I loved the meet cute in this book. I loved how fate brought these two together but I also hated how a family fued kept them apart.

    I loved the romance in this book. True to Oliveras' style it is mostly closed door but you definitely get a little more passion than some closed door books and she writes excellent kisses. But what I really loved in this particular book were the glimpses into mariachi culture, the importance of foster families and adoption, and the dangers of gentrification. Oliveras didn't shy away from anything.

    I of course loved all the Spanish too, but if you don't speak Spanish Oliveras is one of the best Latinx authors at weaving the translations into her text.

    Feuding families is not my favorite trope but I still really enjoyed this book. It definitely spends a lot of time setting up back story for Mariana's huge family, but it will be worth it when we get to read Cat's story next.
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  • Sandy Farmer
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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    I got this years ago as an Amazon Kindle First book. I put it off because it wasn't a priority at the time. Books I get for review from publishers take first priority, and then I have such a backlog of books that I want to read on my own that it took a long time to get around to this one. I finally decided to pick it up.

    Obviously, West Side Love Story is a retelling of Romeo and Juliet. I was worried about this book following too closely to the source material. Certain pieces from the original need to be done, but not all. And Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy after all. I don't so much enjoy reading tragedies. I don't mind a book making me cry, but I want the ending to be filled with hope and not so much death and finality.

    I wasn't sure what I was expecting, but I ended up hooked pretty early with West Side Love Story. Mariana and Angelo meet one night randomly but don't learn who each other is at that meeting. They have chemistry and share a moment that neither one of them can easily forget. Angelo first finds out who Mariana is and has to talk her into being friends with him. A shaky friendship turns into an alliance and then into more.

    Angelo's parents are both dead and he is the sole guardian of his younger sister who is fourteen years old now. His uncle offered him a place to live and a job when his parents died, and he's been very thankful for that. Only he's never understood his uncle's feud with the Capuleta family. Working for his uncle, he's never seen any illegal or underhanded business dealings that his uncle is rumored to participate in, but Angelo now has a reason not to turn a blind eye to such things.

    Mariana is adopted. All of her siblings are. Her parents have taken in many girls who needed a home and a family. And they run a community center that helps many other families and members of their community. Mariana is used to keeping her family together by being the one that most of the others turn to. Her pride in her family and their love for each other was heartwarming. It made them all so easy to root for. Each of the sisters had personalities to jump off the page, especially Cat and Nina (the youngest and newest member of the family, currently just fostering).

    The physical scenes are mostly mild. Any actual acts are mostly skipped. I will say there was more description leading up to events or imagining them than what actually happened.

    West Side Love Story was better than I expected. Some of the retelling pieces from Romeo and Juliet was a bit "on the nose", but I also appreciated where Priscilla Oliveras decided to detour from the source material. I liked the side characters. Cat was a little bossy and pushy for my taste, but I will say that I'm interested in her story which is book 2. Ultimately, I give West Side Love Story 4 Stars. Have you read West Side Love Story? What did you think? Let me know!
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  • Marianne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mariana and Angelo 🥰
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2024
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    3.5 🌟

    CW parental death, car accident, driving under influence, gentrification, foster care, parental abandonment, brief gun violence

    🌟 Enemies to Lovers
    🌟 Romeo and Juliet retelling

    🌈 Latinx MCs
    🌈 Latina author

    🌶 Fade to black

    You know, sometimes it's hard when you read predominantly one genre to find something truly unique when it comes to storylines. Romeo and Juliet retelling featuring rival Mariachi bands, which happen to also be feuding families? Sign me up. The drama? I love it.

    My only criticism is I feel like we missed out on some stuff. Like there were jumps where I felt like I WANTED to see the rehearsals, I WANTED to see the competition finals etc.
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  • D PRICHARD
    5.0 out of 5 stars hard to understand the language, I don't speak Spanish but I was pleased with the story
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2022
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    Easy to read, I don't speak Spanish but I got there, enjoyed the story.
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  • Erin Kirsty
    4.0 out of 5 stars West Side Love Story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2022
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    West Side Love Story is Priscilla Oliveras’ latest release and follows the story of star crossed lovers Mariana and Angelo. Both of their families have a long held feud and with a mariachi band rivalry to boot. When they meet as strangers on a night out their star crossed fate is sealed.

    This was a fast paced read with lots of family drama and an equal amount of warmth as the Capuleta family really stand for second chances.

    Although the setting isn’t quite as vicariously beautiful as the Keys where Priscilla’s first two books are set the story is brought to life by the vibrancy of the mariachi culture. If you’re looking for a steamy summer read then I’d recommend and of Priscilla’s releases so far. The next book, out later this year follows on with Cat one of Mariana’s sisters.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2022
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    Maybe no big plot twists, and no real surprises, but an enjoyable read. Easy to pick up and leave as and when.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2022
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    Well written enjoyable read
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