Too Soon for Adiós by Annette Chavez Macias: Review

Happy Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month! In honor of the celebration, I wanted to highlight Too Soon for Adiós by Mexican-American author Annette Chavez Macias. I read it earlier this month and thoroughly enjoyed the story, so keep scrolling for my review!

Title: Too Soon for Adiós
Author: Annette Chavez Macias
Publisher: Montlake
Pub Date: 03/21/23
Genre: Women’s Fiction
Edition: Paperback

Description

From author Annette Chavez Macias comes a heartfelt novel about a woman who embarks on an emotional journey when she meets her biological father on the day of her mother’s funeral.

No one expects to meet their father at their mother’s funeral. But for Gabby Medina, that’s exactly what happens. Her dad abandoned her when she was a baby, and now he’s back.

And he wants to give her a house.

Gabby doesn’t want the house—or him. But she could use the money. So Gabby agrees to take it under two conditions: First, she can sell the house whenever she wants. Second, accepting it doesn’t mean she accepts him.

After they strike a deal, Gabby hires a contractor in preparation for a quick sale. But as she gets to know the town and these two new men in her life, she learns more about herself than she ever dared to think possible.

But is she ready to open herself up to the truth of what happened—and the promise of what could be?

Review

I love books where characters are grappling with grief and how to move on while mourning, so based on that theme alone the book was a hit for me. But Gabby also trying to navigate a relationship with her biological father and connect with a part of her culture she hadn’t been exposed to was the icing on top.

The romance aspect gave me all the feels. It was balanced well and never took away from Gabby’s personal journey. Diego was the perfect love interest because every step of the way he was attentive, patient, and supportive. Even though he and Gabby got off to a rocky start (mainly because Gabby was trying both of our nerves), I enjoyed seeing them slowly come to understand each other.

This was such a good story, and I hate it took me so long to find out about it. I would definitely recommend it for readers who love character growth, food being integral to the plot, and a good ‘Who hurt you?’ moment.

Author

Annette Chavez Macias writes stories about love, family, and following your dreams. She is proud of her Mexican American heritage, culture, and traditions, all of which can be found within the pages of her books. For readers wanting even more love stories and guaranteed happily ever afters, Annette also writes romance novels under the pen name Sabrina Sol. A Southern California native, Annette lives just outside Los Angeles with her husband, three children, and four dogs.

To learn more about Annette and her books, visit her website or follow her on Instagram.

Where to Buy

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