Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Cordova

Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Cordova

Ariel del Mar and her sisters, collectively known as Siren Seven, are famous worldwide. Ariel has known little but life on the stage, in her iconic red wig and bright sequins. But as Siren Seven wraps up their final tour, Ariel finds she wants more. Her father, Teo del Mar, has other plans for her: a solo career, to be announced the next day on a morning talk show. 

Longing for a normal life, Ariel and her sisters sneak out for a night at a rock concert in Brooklyn. Ariel literally bumps into Eric Reyes, the handsome lead singer of a promising band. She dreams of being part of his world and experiencing his band's upcoming tour from an entirely different perspective. When Eric spontaneously invites her to join them, she jumps at the chance and finds her voice along the way.  

381 pages. Book #3 in the Meant to Be series.

Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Cordova

Summary: "Ariel del Mar is one of the most famous singers in the world. Anyone would think she’s the girl who has everything. 

But lately, she wants more. Ariel and her sisters sneak out of their Manhattan penthouse for a night of incognito fun at a rock concert in Brooklyn. It’s there that Ariel crosses paths with Eric Reyes, dreamy lead singer of an up-and-coming band. Unaware of her true identity, Eric spontaneously invites her on the road for the summer. And for the first time in her life, Ariel disobeys her father—and goes with him. 

Caught between the world she longs for and the one she’s left behind, can Ariel follow her dreams, fall in love, and, somehow, find her own voice?"

The setting, the descriptions, the re-telling of The Little Mermaid was all done really well. Some of the chapters were swoon-worthy toward the end. 

(I just wish the plot had a little bit more intrigue and action.)

372 pages

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We love a man who apologizes when he gets mad and is aware that he has a temper and is trying to control it....it's the soft for me. I can't
The goblin.
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Finally a soft boi....like...

Protective boi. We stan.
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Violet. Violet. Violet.
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I love Percy. don't act surprised.
WHAT DOES THE EPILOGUE MEAN?!
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Yeah so I'm re-reading this so I can actually remember what's happening for the next book.
ok ok ok cool cool cool. 
All the mythology
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It's the Little Mermaid. Sign me up
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I am, as always, concerned for my mental health because of the sea foam bit....
(there's a sequel..cause it's a duology)
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You can't just introduce a snarky guy who helps save someone and then move on...like...come on. I just. 
Oh thank God. 
I am no man.
fdsajfklas;jfdklsajfdklajdfklasjd;
All of the evil cackling because I'm getting all of my favorite tropes on the ship.
Ok but all the Disney nods as well as nods to the original Little Mermaid story. Chef's kiss.
Brennon, Meri. I'm just. I can't.
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DOOGGO. All of the crying emojis.
Foot size.... smirking emoji
So this is fluffy and it's gonna get angsty...and I'm going to be in all the pain.
LoopHOLE
Erick is a sweetie, and he is my type. Send help
334 Pages