Release: August 3rd 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Underlined/Delacorte
Source: TBR and Beyond Tours
Find it at: Goodreads , Amazon , Barnes and Noble , Book Depository , Indigo , IndieBound
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This debut paperback original romance follows a Latina teen pop star whose image takes a dive after a messy public breakup, until she’s set up with a swoon-worthy fake boyfriend.
Fake boyfriend. Real heartbreak?
Natalie is living her dream: topping the charts and setting records as a Brazilian pop star…until she’s dumped spectacularly on live television. Not only is it humiliating—it could end her career.
Her PR team’s desperate plan? A gorgeous yet oh-so-fake boyfriend. Nati reluctantly agrees, but William is not what she expected. She was hoping for a fierce bad boy—not a soft-hearted British indie film star. While she fights her way back to the top with a sweet and surprisingly swoon-worthy boy on her arm, she starts to fall for William—and realizes that maybe she’s the biggest fake of them all. Can she reclaim her voice and her heart?
About the Author:
GABRIELA MARTINS is a Brazilian kidlit author and linguist. Her stories feature Brazilian characters finding themselves and love. She was a high school teacher and has also worked as a TED Ed-Club facilitator, where she helped teens develop their own talks in TED format to present. She edited and self-published a pro-bono LGBTQ+ anthology (KEEP FAITH) with all funds going to queer people in need. When she’s not writing, she can be found cuddling with her two cats, or singing loudly and off-key.
Like a Love Song Review:
“Like a Love Song” is a charming contemporary young adult romance with an interesting preface, and I enjoyed reading it.
This book is one of those that makes you warm and fuzzy. Even though you know what to expect, it still gives you a feel-good vibe. I enjoyed the concept of fake dating and how the two main leads came together because of it.
The author wrote the connection between Natalie and William sweetly. While they don’t start as the best of friends, I enjoyed how their feelings for each other changed throughout the story. I enjoyed the moments as they go on their picnic date or William’s behavior when Natalie sees him on the plane. Moreover, I enjoyed how the author portrayed their high-profile jet-setting lifestyle, making this book feel larger than life. It felt like a great form of escapism where I thought we got backstage access to how these stars lived their lives in front of the spotlight and how their dating life affected their careers.
The supporting characters like Brenda and Padma are also adorable. I loved how supportive they are with Natalie during her ups and downs. Even Bobbi and Ashley are entertaining. I also have to give kudos to the author for the character representation. Natalie is Brazilian, and I loved the author’s angle in being true to her heritage. As the author is also Brazilian, you can see traces of how she added her personality into the character. On a side note, I also adored how she includes Portuguese phrases in the book to make it authentic, like when Natalie talks to her grandmother.
Overall, “Like a Love Song” is a sweet young adult contemporary love story, which stood out for me because of its setting.
Giveaway (Us Only):
One winner will receive a finished copy of Like a Love Song. The giveaway starts on August 2nd and ends on August 9th.
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Like a Love Song by Gabriela Martins Blog Tour hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Book Tour Schedule
August 2nd
Lost in Neverland – Review
Ace Reader – Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read Like a Love Song
clouded galaxy reads – Review
August 3rd
Stuck in Fiction – Interview
perusewithcoffee – Review
August 4th
Pages & Plots – Review
Books With Michelle – Review & Top 5 Read Like a Love Song
Popthebutterfly Reads – Review
August 5th
Kait Plus Books – Interview
Nine Bookish Lives – Promo
Rajiv’s Reviews – Review
August 6th
The Book Dutchesses – Review
thisbellereadstoo – Review, Favourite Quotes & Mood Board
heylittlesiren – Review
August 7th
Love, Paola – Review, Favourite Quotes & Mood Board
Fueled By Chapters – Review & Mood Board
August 8th
The Ink Slinger – Interview & Top 5 Reasons to Read Like a Love Song
With Love, Saoudia – Review
Little Corner Reads -Top 5 Reasons to Read Like a Love Song
