Capicú Summer: A Summer Barrio Second Chance Romance

by Luna K. Wicked

“And just like that… the first domino falls.”
At Altura, summer brings the heat... and the past you thought you left behind.

196 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication August 8, 2026

Reviews

[GCR | Book Realm]

ARC by BookSirens

What stood out to me the most about Capicú Summer was the Puerto Rican and Dominican representation. The Spanish felt natural, the cultural references made me smile, and little moments like the Amor Prohibido mention made the characters feel authentic instead of the culture just being mentioned in passing.

The romance itself was sweet and easy to get through, and I enjoyed spending time with the characters. While the relationship was cute, it was the cultural aspect that kept me the most invested and made this one memorable for me.

I’d recommend it to readers looking for a light contemporary romance with Latino representation, plenty of Spanish woven into the dialogue, and a couple that felt rooted in their culture.

[Persephone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Luna for this ARC!

I absolutely loved this novella! For one, I love love love Luna’s dark side, but it is so refreshing when an author can be versatile with their writing. I loved seeing the sweet and side of her writing.

I may not be Puerto Rican or Dominican, but I am half Colombian and this was all still nostalgic to me. I used to be married to a Dominican and now I am married to a Puerto Rican 😂 so I died laughing when they talked about the arguments between Pegao and con con and pastelios and empanadas, because my family says empanadas. The rivalry between Puerto Ricans and Dominicans not liking eachother was so spot on. The streets and the bodegas, just brings back so many memories! PLUS, I am a badass when it comes to playing dominos 😌

This was was wholesome and sweet and even a little emotional as well. I loved both Yael and Adri. The yearning that Yael had for her 😍 and Adri was sweet and a very relatable FMC. This whole book just made me smile and laugh and just had good vibes 🤩

Everything that I have read by Luna has been amazing and had me in my feels in some way, and this book was no different! ❤️

[Tessa Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/🌶️🌶️

[Kenia Coronado · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being dominican and having a puerto rican husband this one felt so refreshing!! All the mentions of my culture felt close to home and this cute little story was fun! If you wanna learn a little bit about dominican culture this is great! Gives you a little bit about a community that is a family.

[Lauren (lololovesthings) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars.

"Capicú Summer" by Luna K. Wicked is a short and spicy novella with a lot of vivid flair and summertime fun. The way Wicked is able to capture the setting and feeling of the community in this book is incredible. I felt like I was there on the block with these characters, immersed in it with them! I could smell the smells, taste the air, feel the humidity, see the dominoes, and hear the vibrant sounds of the barrio: the laughter, the gossiping, the running water, even the indecent moments. This book has incredible Puerto Rican or Dominican representation; this book is teeming with culture! I loved the back and forth between all of the characters, the joking, the name-calling, the years of friendship and more. I also enjoyed the main characters and their highly emotional love story. Adriana (FMC) is such a strong FMC! She wants better and more for her and her community, and they love her for it. She wants to save her neighborhood from incoming developers, led by her ex-boyfriend, who want to gentrify the area and push/price out older residents. She and Yael (MMC) have a very painful history, but the feelings between them are strong and fierce. They can't seem to stay away from each other after all these years despite the despair and hurt, but they do it for their community. And when they do, it's explosive! Yael has such a dirrrrrrrrty mouth, my goodness... I loved it. The build-up, the tension, the years of pining- it all comes to a head, and WOW, it works so, so well! The spice is wildly good. I loved this novella!

Thank you to Luna K. Wicked and Luna Literary for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

[Melissa Soto · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC from Bookfunnel and I’m so happy! I absolutely loved the vibes of this book. I loved seeing my people and culture come alive and I love a good second chance romance! Adri and Yael were so passionate about each other and I loved every second of their story.

[ana lopes · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨ ARC REVIEW — CAPICÚ SUMMER ✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

And THIS is exactly why Luna K. Wicked has become one of my absolute favorite authors. Luna, ámote con todo. ❤️ And honestly, one of the things I want most is to meet you someday, because I have this feeling that you must be every bit as wonderful as the books you write and the characters you give us.

I absolutely LOVED this novella. I love, love, LOVE Luna’s dark side, but there is something incredibly special about seeing an author I adore show me a completely different side of her writing. Capicú Summer is sweeter, warmer and softer, but it is still unmistakably Luna. The intensity is still there, the emotion is still there, the sensuality is DEFINITELY still there, but above all, there is that feeling I always get when reading her books: that she leaves a little piece of herself inside every story and every character she creates.

And this one took me somewhere incredibly special. I may not be Puerto Rican or Dominican, but I am Portuguese (Latina, from this little country right next to Spain) and I already know the streets of the Dominican Republic. I have been incredibly happy there during two very important moments of my life, and somehow Luna managed to take me straight back. I could almost feel the heat, hear the music and see people outside talking, laughing, dancing and playing dominoes. I could feel that sense of community and celebration that made me fall in love with those streets in the first place. This book feels like summer: like music playing somewhere nearby, dominoes hitting a table, people dancing simply because there is music to dance to, and memories of a place that somehow stay with you long after you've left.

And at the center of all of that are Yael and Adri. ❤️ THE YEARNING OF THIS MAN! Yael has basically perfected the art of loving a woman from across the street. He waited, he watched, he longed, and the tension between these two had me internally screaming JUST. TALK. TO. EACH. OTHER. Except... please don't, because I was also having far too much fun watching them fight. 😂 There is something so delicious about two people who clearly have so much between them — history, feelings, resentment, desire, all those things that were never said — pretending that they can somehow ignore what is right in front of them.

And then we get to THE FIRST KISS. Excuse me, but WHAT WAS THAT?! The man grabs her by the waistband, dances with her while Wiki Wiki is playing (a song that has now completely invaded my Spotify because apparently Luna also controls my playlists ) leaves that woman completely disoriented and then just KISSES HER. I mean... MEN OF THE WORLD, TAKE NOTES. This. This is what we want. Or at least what this Latina woman wants. 💃🏻🔥 The entire scene has that combination of music, movement, tension and sensuality that makes you almost feel like you're there watching them, and I have already reread it because apparently once wasn't enough.

And then... THE MOUTH ON THAT MAN. Yael talks, and Yael talks WELL. The Spanish, the teasing, the things that come out of that man's mouth?! Sir. There were moments when I genuinely had to put my Kindle down and stare into the distance for a second. 😂 And apparently Yael doesn't believe in doing anything by halves, because the man approaches certain... activities... with the dedication of someone who has discovered his true vocation in life. Between what he says and what he does with that mouth, I'm just going to say: Luna, thank you for your service. 🫡 The spice is creative, completely unhinged at times and somehow still works perfectly with the intimacy between these two ... including a certain object that I absolutely WAS NOT prepared for and will probably never look at in quite the same way again.

But Adri deserves just as much attention because I really loved her. She isn't a woman sitting around waiting for someone to come and save her; her journey is about finding her way back to herself, reclaiming her voice, her home, her choices and ultimately her own version of happiness. There is grief in this story, but I particularly loved that Luna doesn't treat it as something that love magically fixes. It remains part of Adri, as it should, but she learns to carry it differently. Watching her remember who she is and understand that she can choose what and WHO she wants made her journey so much more meaningful.

And that brings me to something I think is incredibly clever about this story: the meaning behind CAPICÚ. In dominoes, capicú is a winning play in which the final domino can be placed at either end because both ends match. Once you know that, the title suddenly becomes so much more than a reference to a game that is deeply connected to the culture and community surrounding this story. Because, in so many ways, Yael and Adri are capicú. They are two sides of the same story; two people whose lives moved in different directions and who carried years, distance, grief, mistakes, resentment and all the things they never managed to say, only to discover that, somehow, at the other end of everything, they still match. They still lead back to each other.

And THAT is what I loved most about the way Luna used the domino metaphor. It isn't simply decoration or cultural atmosphere; it feels woven into the entire architecture of their love story. The dominoes, the barrio, the community, their past and their present all connect like pieces already sitting on the table. Yael and Adri may have spent years believing they were playing from opposite ends, but eventually those ends meet. There is something incredibly beautiful about calling their story Capicú Summer when their entire relationship is ultimately about realizing that, no matter which end of their story you begin with, somehow it was always them.

And can we PLEASE talk about THE SPANISH?! If I already lost my mind when Thiago spoke Brazilian Portuguese — because being Portuguese made that ridiculously special to me — imagine what happened when Luna gave me a MAN like Yael speaking Spanish. That language already carries so much rhythm and sensuality, but coming from him, calling Adri by his own special nickname, teasing her and whispering those words to her? I WAS DONE. But it was more than the sexy Spanish, although, believe me, I appreciated that VERY MUCH. 😂 Once again, the language made me travel. It took me back to beautiful places filled with beautiful, happy people who seem to know how to turn the smallest moments into something worth celebrating through food, community, music and dance.

And I think that's one of Luna's greatest gifts as a writer: she doesn't simply tell me where her characters are; she takes me there. Capicú Summer is a love story, but it also feels like a love letter to the barrio, to culture, to community, to music, to dominoes slammed onto summer tables and to the kind of love that somehow stays, even after years, distance and everything life puts between two people. Luna didn't simply give Yael and Adri a romance; she gave them an entire world, one that smells like sazón, sounds like music spilling into the street and feels like coming home. And for those pages, she let us live there too.

And maybe that's why this little book affected me so much. It brought me back to a place where I already have some of the happiest memories of my life, while giving me new fictional memories to attach to it. My only complaint is that I WANT MORE. More Yael, more Adri, more of these characters, more nights in the barrio, more dominoes, more music, more Wiki Wiki. MORE EVERYTHING. I finished it wanting to stay there just a little longer.

Luna K. Wicked, you are one of my favorite authors. There is so much love for your characters, your people and your culture in the way you write that it practically pours from the pages. Thank you for Yael and Adri, thank you for this little corner of the world, and thank you for taking me back to a place that already holds some of the happiest memories of my life.

Most of all, thank you for making me feel, once again, that I wasn't simply reading a book.

I was there. ❤️

Capicú, baby.

[Claudia June Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 ( NO Spoilers. I promise ) :)

i finished this in ONE SITTING and i am not the same person i was before i opened it. no notes. only worship.

capicú summer is a love letter to the barrio, to dominoes slammed down on summer tables, and to the kind of love that just… stays. even after years. even after everything. luna didn't just write a romance — she built an entire WORLD that smells like sazon, sounds like salsa at 2am, and feels like coming home to a place you've never been.

and okay — here's the part that got me. i don't actually KNOW what sazon smells like. i've never had it. but luna wrote her home so vividly, so full of love, that it made ME homesick — for south africa. because that's the thing about being an immigrant: we all carry a version of this. the specific foods, the smell of a certain street, the way people talk, the one little corner shop that feels like home (ours is a spaza shop, or a tuck shop — luna's is a bodega, and reading hers i felt mine). she wrote her hometown so tenderly that it transported me to HER block AND straight back to mine, all at once. i actually got teary. that is not a small thing. that is an incredible, rare talent — to make a reader feel their OWN home in the space you made for yours. that is a WRITER doing WRITER things.

now. let's talk about the man. i can't tell you much (spoiler-free girlies we protect the plot) but know this: he waited. he LONGED. this is a man who mastered the art of pining from across a literal street. the yearning in this book is a felony. i have never wanted two people to just TALK to each other so badly in my LIFE and also i never wanted them to stop fighting because the tension was feeding me.

and then there's… THE MOUTH ON THAT MAN. and i mean that in every single way it can be meant. because first of all he says things — filthy, unhinged, toe-curling things — that made me set my kindle face-down and reevaluate my entire life. at one point he growls "you come when i say you come" and SIR?? i have reactive hypoglycemia and i was about to go into a full body shutdown. nips went BOOOING. i had to eat a snack and recover. (and that's just the ENGLISH lines — when he switches to spanish it's a whole other medical event, more on that later.)

and SECOND of all — separate from the talking — this man treats a certain… activity… like it's his god-given calling. like a vocation. like a sacred duty he was put on this earth to perform. he has a LINE about THAT too that i had to stare at my wall over for a full minute. so to summarize: the mouth is a menace on every possible front. luna understood the assignment and then did extra credit.

the spice? creative. unhinged. emotionally devastating in the best way. she does a thing with a certain… household object… that i genuinely have never read before and may never recover from. i gasped. out loud. alone. in my room.

the FMC deserves her own paragraph because she does NOT sit around waiting to be saved. she reclaims her voice, her home, and her man entirely on her own terms. a queen who was always a queen — she just forgot for a minute, and watching her remember? chef's kiss.

can we talk CRAFT for one sec because i'm a writer and i was taking actual notes — the domino metaphor is not decoration, it's the entire architecture of the book. "capicú" is the perfect winning move in dominoes where both ends match, and luna threaded that through every single layer of this love story. that's not luck. that's a writer in complete control of her tools. the dual POV is balanced, the grief is handled with real nuance (it doesn't get fixed, it gets carried differently), and the community itself feels like a living breathing character. the bodega banter made me cackle.

okay so REMEMBER when i said his spanish is a whole other medical event? here's the follow-up: i'm bilingual — english and afrikaans — and spanish is NOT one of my languages. so me and my iphone translator got INTIMATE real quick. like, uncomfortably fast. we're basically dating now. she knows things about me. i was screenshot-translating at 1am going "oh. OH. that's what he just said to her IN SPANISH??" and combusting all over again, because the spiciest lines hit even HARDER once you decode them. so shoutout to luna for personally giving me a third language — i only know the filthy parts, i cannot order food or ask for directions, but i can absolutely understand a man growling something devastating in bed, and honestly? i am NOT complaining. bilingual dirty talk is an art form and luna is the whole entire museum.

luna k. wicked — you are one of my favorite authors AND favorite writers (yes those are two different things and you're both). you write like you love your characters and your people and your culture, and it POURS off every page. thank you for this world. thank you for this man. thank you for making me feel like i belonged somewhere for 160 pages. if this is your "tame" book, i will not survive the rest of your catalogue and i cannot WAIT.

one last thing, and this one's from the heart: this was my very FIRST arc. ever. and the fact that it was a luna k. wicked book made me want to do it justice so badly — i read it slow, i took notes, i translated every single line, i treated it like it mattered, because it DID. thank you for trusting me with it. thank you for the opportunity. i cannot WAIT to do more. 🖤

read it. translate the spicy parts. thank me later.

content warnings: death of a sibling (referenced), grief, parental addiction, brief violence, emotional manipulation, explicit sexual content, loss of a loved one.

🎲 donde hubo fuego, las cenizas siempre quedan. 🖤

[Novellaworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before I even start… can we all take a moment to appreciate the fact that Luna K. Wicked can emotionally devastate me with one book and then completely change lanes and make me fall in love with something entirely different? If you’ve seen my reviews before, you’ll know this woman refuses to stay in one lane… and somehow she nails it every single time.

So when this ARC landed in my inbox… you already know I was smashing that download button. 📥

And then Luna did what Luna always does… she transported me. I wasn’t just reading Capicú Summer… I was in Altura.

For less than 200 pages, this novella has absolutely no business packing this much into one story. Seriously, Luna… are you hiding extra pages somewhere? Because the emotional maths isn’t mathing!

This is so much more than a second-chance romance.

It’s about home. Family. Community. The people and places that shape who we become—and what happens when you realise some things are worth fighting to get back.

Adriana returning to Altura after five years immediately brings all those unresolved feelings bubbling back to the surface. Then there’s Yael… and honestly, these two had me smiling from the very first interaction. The chemistry never disappeared; it had simply been waiting. Their teasing, their bickering, the lingering tension… every conversation carried years of history between them, making their journey back to one another feel completely earned.

But what completely stole my heart was Altura itself.

The neighbourhood isn’t just the backdrop—it’s a character. The families, the domino games, the music drifting through the streets, the food, the traditions, the sense that everyone belongs to everyone… Luna captured it so vividly that I felt like I’d been welcomed into the community myself.

The Puerto Rican and Dominican representation was absolutely beautiful. The culture wasn’t simply included—it was woven into every page. The Spanish dialogue, the traditions, the family dynamics, the playful rivalry, the pride… everything felt authentic and full of heart. It made the story richer, more immersive, and impossible not to connect with.

I also loved that the romance wasn’t the only thing at stake. Adriana and Yael aren’t just rebuilding their relationship—they’re fighting for their families, their neighbourhood, and the place that has always been home. That gave this story so much depth and made every victory feel personal.

Somehow, in under 200 pages, Luna made me laugh, ache, hope, smile and quietly sit with my feelings when I reached the final page.

Honestly… Luna K. Wicked has this annoying habit of making me forget how few pages I’m reading because every single one works overtime.

If you’re looking for a heartfelt second-chance romance wrapped in culture, community, family, and hope, Capicú Summer absolutely deserves a place on your TBR.


“Porque donde hubo fuego, las cenizas siempre quedan.” And this story leaves behind the very best kind of embers.

[littlesmuttyone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trigger warnings
Grief and loss
Addict mother
Emotional abandonment
Family conflict
Death of family member(s)
Gang violence
Murder
Armed robbery
Toxic relationship
Violence
Inappropriate use of dominoes tiles
Inappropriate use of Hennessy
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The prologue  had me giggling when she met yael  the banter and conversation,  that day changed her world. 5 years later , lenny felt like a safe choice she assumed but I dont think he was ever meant for her he just seems different now, or maybe she just never saw the signs she deserves better. All he cares about his having money and not about making the barrio a better place or even helping the community. If you aren't for the community the same one you grew up in, then what kind of person are you and Adriana wanted better for Barrio &  more. Lenny knew exactly that he was never the one she truly wanted after everything happened to her family, and he chose to throw it in her face .

I was so proud of her when she left him and back where home will always be, and meant to be, it was beautiful to see her welcomed by rosita and missed . My heart fucking broke thinking neno and her mother the grief they all felt but more so with her mother that was her son i cant imagine the pain and just not wanting accept his death.

I honestly dont blame yael for how he feels lenny never deserved her and she was blinded by grief thinking he was safe choice ,yael would never do her dirty and he would never try ruin the Barrio never. Manny and Alex crack me up [ There’s no Yael without his Ciela.] That line had me already in love with him.
I am not a fan of Blanca she always talking badly about Adriana.  Lmao Ruben and yael are so funny. I love that Ruben seems like just a dope ass man. Don Santos has the essence that makes you think of your own abuelo. The familiarity of him definitely will make you think of all the memories.

The flashbacks of neno through adriana and yael eyes you can feel the love they had for each other, especially when they called each other brother .

[ “Nadie te va hacer sentir como yo. Tu eres mia, Adri.” ]
Luna K.Wicked never fails no matter what she writes, and man, im down bad for yael and adriana. I absolutely love them. And whenever Selena Quintanilla songs were played, i got so damn excited . The end of chapter 14 🥵🔥.

My emotions were a bit a mess in chapter 17 with adriana abuelo, then the conversation she had with yael. I was little iffy with Estrella  but that was a whole complicated stuff between her . She knew yael and adriana were meant for each other. i know it was complicated af but I am glad Estrella realized that Im sure everyone knew. 

Chapter 19 was so good 🥵🔥 adriana yes!!!
Chapter 21: Yes, I was crying adriana and her mom. Oh, my heart.


I loved the ending, which made my heart so damn happy

[Faiza BEGUM · Rating 4 out of 5]

🌴✨ Capicú Summer was such a beautiful, heartfelt novella that completely surprised me with how much it stayed with me. I expected a quick read, but what I got was a story full of warmth, culture, memories, and emotions that felt so much bigger than its length. I flew through this book, but the impact it left behind was unforgettable. 💛

Adriana and Yael’s story felt like opening the door to a place you’ve missed for years. Their journey is filled with second chances, old feelings, complicated history, and the kind of connection that proves time doesn’t always erase what matters. I loved the way their relationship slowly found its way back through playful arguments, teasing, and the undeniable chemistry between them. Their banter was one of my favorite parts because you could feel the history they shared in every interaction. 🥹💕

What made this novella truly special was the incredible sense of community. Altura felt alive—the neighborhood, the families, the music, the food, the domino games, and the everyday moments that make a place feel like home. Luna K. Wicked did an amazing job capturing the heart of the Barrio and the importance of protecting the places and people that shape us. 🌺🏡

The Puerto Rican and Dominican representation was beautifully done. The friendly rivalry, the shared traditions, the family bonds, and the pride in culture all felt so authentic. The Spanish throughout the story added another layer of connection and made the entire experience feel even more personal. As someone who appreciates stories that celebrate culture, this one truly delivered. 🇵🇷🇩🇴✨

I loved that the romance wasn’t the only thing driving the story. Adriana and Yael aren’t just fighting for their relationship—they’re fighting for Altura, their families, and the community that means everything to them. Watching them come together to protect their home while rebuilding what they lost was such a rewarding part of the story.

Adriana’s return to Altura after leaving years before brought so many emotions. After discovering the truth about Lenny and walking away from that chapter of her life, she has to face the past she left behind, including Yael. Meanwhile, Yael has never truly stopped caring about her, and seeing them navigate old wounds while rediscovering each other was incredibly sweet. 💕

At just under 200 pages, Capicú Summer proves that a short story can still carry so much emotion. It’s a beautiful second-chance romance filled with culture, community, laughter, and love.

If you’re looking for a romance that feels like a warm summer evening surrounded by family, music, and memories, Capicú Summer is absolutely worth picking up. 🌴❤️

[Betsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book felt like home.

Some books entertain you. Some books break your heart. And then... There are books that feel like coming home. Even when you've never been there.

This story completely swept me away. Not just because of the romance... But because every page felt alive. The neighborhood. The music. The food. The families. The banter. The love woven into every conversation. It wasn't just a setting...

It felt like another character. And somehow, while reading about their home... I started thinking about my own. The places that shaped me. The people who made me feel like I belonged. That's the kind of storytelling that stays with you.

Now let's talk about the romance... Because WOW. This isn't instant love. It's the kind of love that's been quietly waiting. The kind built on history, longing, missed chances, and everything left unsaid.

The chemistry? Absolutely undeniable. Every interaction had me kicking my feet one minute... And yelling, "JUST TELL EACH OTHER HOW YOU FEEL!" the next.

But what I loved most was our FMC. She doesn't lose herself for love. She finds herself again. Watching her reclaim her confidence, her voice, and her future made this story feel just as empowering as it was romantic.

And the grief... It wasn't there simply to make you cry. It was handled with so much care and honesty, reminding us that healing doesn't mean forgetting..... it means learning how to carry the people we love differently.

This book didn't just give me butterflies. It gave me belonging. It reminded me that home isn't always a place. Sometimes it's a person. Sometimes it's a community. And sometimes... It's a story that makes you feel seen.

If you're looking for a romance filled with longing, heart, unforgettable community, and characters you'll miss long after the last page... Please put this one on your TBR.

Trust me. Your heart will thank you.

Read this when you're craving summer nostalgia, second-chance soulmates, rich cultural representation, vibrant community, neighborhood charm, heartfelt grief and healing, slow-burning yearning, and a romance that feels like finding your way home.

This wasn't just a romance—it was a reminder that love, culture, and community are the places we return to when we need them most.

Thanks to the author, Luna K. Wicked for the gifted book. All thoughts are my own.
Confession: This book made me nostalgic for memories that aren't even mine.

[crisscrossreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

🅰︎🆁🅲 🆁🅴🆅🅸🅴🆆
𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒖́ 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓

This book reads like a love letter to the barrio, to summer tables, and to love that lingers despite pain, circumstance, and years passing. Luna crafted a world that was so vivid you could step into it, so descriptive you could smell Sazon, so nostalgic you were there as the dominoes were slammed on the table.

𝐓 𝐑 𝐎 𝐏 𝐄 𝐒
❥ Rivals to Lovers
❥ Return to Hometown FMC
❥ Family Feud
❥ Second Chance
❥ Found Family
❥ Summer Romance
❥ Forced Proximity
❥ Dominican and Puerto Rican Rep

This was a story for everyone who is homesick for a place and their person. I felt transported, I wished I was home, I longed to hear my parents banter and taste my father’s food and that is what makes this story so beautiful.

The yearning in this story was so on point. Yael is a testament to a man who yearns, he waited, he pined and he did not give up. The tension in this book had me screaming but also just yelling “Kiss and make up”. Let’s also not skip the MOUTH ON THIS MAN. It is a toe curling, blush causing menace in every single way. Luna quite literally said “hold my beer” and just made it happen. The spice was not just purposeful, but creative, emotional and just hits each time. I’m a huge fan of inappropriate object use… so let’s just say keep an eye out for a certain household object.

Now let’s talk about Adriana because babe, she is not a damsel, she is a BADDIE. She marches in and reclaims her voice, her home, and her man under her terms. She was always strong, resilient and capable but she lost her way for a minute. Watching her rediscover herself and her boundaries was absolutely beautiful.

This book was a beautiful journey of two people remembering who they are and finding their way back to each other. It’s poignant and vivid and left me in awe. Thank you Luna for sharing a piece of yourself and your home in these pages. I cannot recommend this read enough. It’s a must add to your TBR and releases on August 8th.

I received an advanced copy of this book and my opinions are my own. Receiving an advanced copy did not impact my review. Thank you to Luna Literary and Luna K Wicked for giving me the chance to read early.

[Kristen (IG: books.n.snakes) · Rating 5 out of 5]

☀️ ℂ𝕒𝕡𝕚𝕔ú 𝕊𝕦𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕣 ☀️

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧, 𝙄 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧… 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪.

📖 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗰ú 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿
✍🏼 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗞. 𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙮 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡, 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙞𝙥𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙛. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙔𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙖. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙤𝙙'𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝.

𝙱𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙰𝙸𝙻𝚂
📃 𝟭𝟵𝟵 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀
🔎 𝗣𝗢𝗩: 𝘔𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘗𝘖𝘝’𝘴
🗓️ 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩—𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙩. 𝙉𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙄 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮… 𝙈𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠. 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙏𝙤 𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙣.

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦
🇵🇷ʀɪᴠᴀʟꜱ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇʀꜱ
🇩🇴ᴅᴏᴍɪɴɪᴄᴀɴ ʀᴇᴘ
🇵🇷ᴘᴜᴇʀᴛᴏ ʀɪᴄᴀɴ ʀᴇᴘ
🇩🇴ꜱᴇᴄᴏɴᴅ ᴄʜᴀɴᴄᴇ
🇵🇷ꜰᴍᴄ ʀᴇᴛᴜʀɴꜱ ʜᴏᴍᴇ
🇩🇴ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ ꜰᴇᴜᴅ
🇵🇷ʟᴏᴠᴇ ᴀᴛ ꜰɪʀꜱᴛ ꜱɪɢʜᴛ…ᴀɢᴀɪɴ
🇩🇴ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ
🇵🇷ꜰᴏʀᴄᴇᴅ ᴘʀᴏxɪᴍɪᴛʏ

“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙, 𝘾𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙖, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩, 𝙢𝙮 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚.”

📖 𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 📖
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝗙𝗠𝗖: Adrianna
𝗠𝗠𝗖: Yael

You know what I don’t like about Luna’s writing? The fact that they’re men that I’ll never have. That’s what. She sets me up with these false expectations, I fall in love with these fictional men and THEN at the end of it all I am forced to go about my days like normal??

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬.

I love Yael with my whole heart. THE WAY THIS MAN YEARNS. He is so gone for Adri. Ugh. I’m in love.

And Adri is such an amazing FMC. She’s strong, she does anything for her family and community. Much like Yael. They are the perfect match.

This was a short read, coming in at just under 200 pages, and this my friends, is how a novella is done. The story didn’t feel rushed. I felt immersed into the streets of Altura and its people.

It was such a great second chance romance with a little Romeo & Juliet feels but with an HEA 🤣 (rival families/forbidden romance). This story packed such a punch to be a novella.

P.S. Did I mention how much I love Yael??

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘
📖 ᴘʜʏꜱɪᴄᴀʟ
🎧 ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ
📱 ᴇʀᴇᴀᴅ ✔️

[Kaylee Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

🖤😍I LOVED Capicú Summer! And I definitely fell in love with Yale! He maybe a Chulo and a player but DAMN He’s PAPI!!!!😍🥵Plus he’s only a player but will never settle unless it’s for his Mi Ciela ! And Let me tell you this man dosn’t just know how to flirt he knows how to put the words in to action and he also knows a way or dare I say two ways how to play with dominoes 🥵😜Now that I’ve asked my self of random objects/games I’m in to I’m adding dominoes to my list 🤭😉ifykyk if you don’t add to your TBR to find out! This book had more then spice and endless flirting though it was an amazing representation of soul of community ,culture, playfull rivalry, loss, grief, finding yourself, finding home , sticking up for your roots and more ! This book had me raveled in rivalries and dominoes with love from beging to end of and we can’t forget about the food😋! I’m glad Yale and Adri made there way back to one another and stood up for there roots and community unlike Lenny ! And don’t even get me started with Lenny he is an a$$whole ! 🤬And Adri should of left his a$$ a long time ago! He definitely was a lesson and Yale was a blessing 😉❤️I’m also glad Adri found her self again sometimes it can be so easy to loss sight of who we are with grief and when others m!n!pulat€ to make us feel less than but im glad and proud of her for catching on to the patteren 😭🫂🖤You also did an amazing job on showing how every one deals with grief diffrently and how one can fall in to depre$$ion and im glad Adris mom slowly started to stop her patter in 🍹 abu$€ and im proud of her for trying🖤🫂🥹highly recommend! PS Grief,depre$$ion ,addic+ion, and maniputa+!0n are real and can happen to anyone but just know you are never alone and there are resores to h€lp you🖤Highly recomend this read🖤

[Michelle Camacho · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished Capicú Summer, and I could not put this novella down. I finished it in two days, and even though it’s a quick read, it left such a lasting impression.

As someone who is half Dominican, half Puerto Rican and grew up in New York City, this story felt like coming home. The representation was everything. From the neighborhood bodega to the older generation playing dominoes, the music filling the streets, and the sense of community that comes alive during the summer—it all brought back so many memories. I could picture every scene so vividly because it felt so familiar.

Adriana and Yael’s story was filled with nostalgia, first love, and all the emotions that come with reconnecting after time apart. I loved the push and pull between them and how time never erased what they meant to each other. Their chemistry felt effortless, and I found myself rooting for them from beginning to end.

I also loved the playful rivalry between Puerto Ricans and Dominicans. It’s that friendly competition so many of us know, but underneath it all is so much love and shared culture. The food, the family, the traditions—it all made this story feel authentic and heartfelt.

This was my first time reading Luna K. Wicked, and it definitely won’t be my last. She captured the warmth, humor, and heart of our communities so beautifully.

Reading this novella honestly reminded me of the movie I Like It Like That, and that’s one of my all-time favorites. That same feeling of culture, family, community, and summer nostalgia made this book even more special to me.

If you’re looking for a romance that feels like home, Capicú Summer is one you won’t want to miss.

[whataurasreading · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a freaking master class in the art of yearning *chef's kiss*. Because OMG, the yearning in this book 🫠😮‍💨

Adriana and Yael meet as teens on the same block in Altura. Their families run rival bodegas across the street from each other. Yael and Adri find their way to each other and begin a relationship that ends in tragedy and he ends up in juvie. Adri starts dating his cousin Lenny.

Adri and Lenny move away together. Fast forward five years, and Adri realizes Lenny isn't the man she thought he was when he reveals his plans to assist developers gentrifying Altura. She breaks up with Lenny and returns home, where she finds a fine, grown-ass Yael who now runs his family's bodega. When Yael sees Adri is back, it's like they never left each other and the memories of their time together come rushing back along with all the complicated feelings.

And just like that, the tension is instant between the two again. The hatred and love are in a knock-down, drag-out fight, and it's not clear which will be the victor😅. It's always been Adri for Yael and he was her first love but can it rise above the rivalry and painful history they have together?

Adri and Yael are forced to work together to save the place they love. The story follows their journey to each other again, the resistance of the block against gentrification, upholding traditions, family, grief, and culture. Throughout it all, you can feel the love of the block through the writing. The worldbuilding was spectacular.

This book has heart, tension, angst, and the kind of yearning that makes you want to scream. Highly recommend. It was so good I wish it were longer.

[skia_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adriana left Altura Heights years ago, believing she had to leave the barrio behind if she wanted something more for herself. But when the man she trusted shows his true colors…and reveals what he has planned for the community that raised her…going home becomes about so much more than returning to where she came from.

And waiting for her there is Yael Cruz.

Adriana and Yael have history. A messy, painful history. But the connection between them is still very much there. Yael is definitely possessive, but he’s also completely sure that Adriana is the woman he wants.

This was a short novella, but it was packed with so much more than just romance. It was about grief, family, community, and fighting for the place that will always be a part of you.

The culture was blended beautifully throughout the story. I could almost taste the food and hear the music. Altura Heights didn’t just feel like the setting…it felt alive, and I truly felt like I was part of the neighborhood while reading.

Prepare yourself to feel every emotion throughout this story. Ms. Wicked gave us an FMC who didn’t need someone else to save her. She just needed to remember who she was, what she was capable of, and where she truly belonged.

I started this book way past my bedtime and was determined to finished this knowing I had to be up very early to start my day, but this was so good there was no way I could put it down.

My only complaint is that I wanted more. 🤭 More of Adriana and Yael, more of the neighborhood, and more time inside this world. 🤗🥰

5⭐️

[SanLynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about this novella. This is not as dark as some of Luna's work but it's just as captivating. A wonderful little story celebrating the Barrio and home.

Adriana and Yael got together when they were just teenages in Altura while she was trying to get with his cousin Lenny. Circumstance pulled them apart and Adri left Altura with Lenny, only to return 5 years later after discovering what Lenny was up to and kicking him to the curb (so to speak).

Yael is still carrying a torch for her and her family envelopes her back in like she never left but things have changed. Developers put together by Lenny are trying to bulldoze the citizens of Altura to sell out and leave so they can build modern new condos.

Adri and Yael mend their relationship through semi friendly rivalry and trying to save Altura from the developers and their relationship is so rich and well done. I adored they way they sniped at each other and came back together to not only give themselves a second chance but take care of the Barrio and their families.

I also greatly enjoyed the interspersing of spanish throughout as well as the respesentation of Puerto Rican and Dominican cultures. It made the story feel personal and raised the stakes in a great way. A really nice short read at 199 pages I think lovers of small town/second chance romance and Luna K Wicked will enjoy this.

Thank you for selecting me for this ARC!

[Tiffany Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t believe I’m saying this… but Luna got me believing in Puerto Rican men again 🤣 (for legal purposes this is a joke 👀)

Capicu Summer is a barrio romance novella and it gave me all the nostalgia.
Growing up, there were so many summers where I visited my family in Washington Heights in NY and the vibes of Altura in this book were the exact same. This book had romance, spice, and lots and lots of chisme!

Adriana grew up in Altura Heights, and after breaking up with her boyfriend Lenny she returns home to help her grandfather run their bodega. The only problem? Their rival bodega across the street is now run by her ex Yael (who also happens to be Lenny’s cousin). Messy?! Yes. Juicy as hell?! Also, yes 🤭

For Yael, Adri was the one that got away.
I absolutely ATE UP every interaction between Adri and Yael. My boy was so down bad and I loved every single second of him yearning for her.

Not only was the tension insane, but I also loved how Yael took care of Adri and defended her. The way Adri’s confidence grew by being with Yael was everything!

I devoured this novella in less than a day and I think everyone needs to read it! My only complaint is that I wish the book was longer so we could get more of Yael 😏🥰

Also, the playlist?! Luna had me dancing all around my house and wanting to hit up a club that plays old school reggaeton.

[Stephanie Rhamstine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you @lunaliterary.management for this eARC!!

I went into this expecting a quick afternoon read, but this novella completely exceeded my expectations.

For such a short book, it has so much heart. The second-chance romance between Adriana and Yael was emotional, but what really made this story stand out was everything happening around their relationship. The family bonds, the sense of community, and the fight to protect the place they call home gave the story so much depth.

One of my favorite parts was how naturally the culture was woven into every page. I don't know much about the culture but the Spanish dialogue, traditions, and family interactions made the world feel authentic and alive. It never felt forced, it simply made the story richer and more immersive.

I also appreciated that this wasn't just about two people finding their way back to each other. It's about home, forgiveness, family, and realizing that some things are worth fighting for, even when it's hard. Those themes gave the romance even more emotional impact.

I honestly can't believe how much Luna packed into fewer than 200 pages. It never felt rushed, and by the end I was completely invested in these characters and their community.

If you're looking for a heartfelt second-chance romance with incredible family dynamics, a strong sense of place, and characters you'll be rooting for from beginning to end, definitely add this one to your TBR.

[Isis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book you need for the summer.

This book was short but packed with so much! From the drama, the spice, the food and the domino games, you honestly can’t miss out on reading this one. The Latin representation was beautiful, the Spanish was so natural and I didn’t even realize when it would switch. It was perfect. The undeniable chemistry between Adri and Yael was palpable, I could see the sparks emitting from my kindle.
I live for love triangles and wish for the FMC’s to have them both but in this case absolutely the fuck not. Lenny es la mierda debajo de un zapato. Disgusting.

This gave me all the feels, made me nostalgic. You get a full circle moment towards the end, the summer ends y el ultimo domino cae.

Adri went through a journey, she needed to self reflect, take control and return to the one place she never thought she’d be back at. She came back with a vengeance to save her barrio and connect with the one person she never forgot about it.

Yale is a man of many talents but let me tell you that man can EAT. I’ve never wanted the thirst traps from him to be real, that was sacrilegious. He never stopped loving his Ciela, he knew she was the only one he’d ever want.

Two rivals, two loves and y un verano lleno de sorpresas.

[~♡ Ramona ♡~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

♡~"The sight brings me back to the day we met. The day I learned what it felt to feel the warmth of the sun. Not the kind that hits your skin, but the kind that burns through the dark cloud that follows you… the kind that burns your soul. Which is why I nicknamed her mi Ciela, because she’s my sky and I’m the clouds that dust it."~♡

Reading Capicú Summer feels like a warm summer evening, where the sun is just about to set and the last golden rays warm your skin, the condensation from the cold drink in your hand dripping down onto the skin of your thighs giving you goosebumps. In the background Latin music is softly playing while the love of your life wraps you in a warm hug telling you you're the only one for them.

“Porque te amo. Porque tu eres la unica mujer que deseo y que adoro.”

I loved the vibes this novella was giving, the element of competition but yet making the barrio feel like one big family, its definitely a feel-good story.

And Yael.....Dios mio.....that man had it bad for Adri and the mouth on him 😏

“You’re so fcking wet,” he growls. “Y yo si tengo sed.”⁠

I ate this novella up!

[Torylee Abrams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Capicu summer is like a breath of fresh air. Different from Luna’s usual dark and depraved works but still the same beautiful, poetic words creating another amazing story. I fell in love with this novella and the entire vibe of Capicu Summer.

𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰’𝒎 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓. 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒖𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕.

Reading Capicu Summer feels like falling in love for the first time. I loved how much culture and pride was in this story. It’s infectious and inviting. The banter between Yael & Adri is everything and had me cheesing like a fool while reading. And the mouth on Yael 🥵 Yael is so fucking swoon worthy. Luna knows how to write a MMC that you’ll fall head over heels for and a FMC who’s a bad ass bitch.

Capicu Summer is the PERFECT summer love story to get you in all the feels while reading & will have you wanting to blast old school reggaeton. It’s a story you’ll want to come back and revisit, over and over again. 💕

“ᴅɪᴍᴇ ᴍᴀᴍɪ⁠*, ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅ ʜᴇ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ғᴇᴇʟ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪ ᴅɪᴅ? ᴅɪᴅ ʏᴏᴜ ᴇᴠᴇʀ sᴄʀᴇᴀᴍ ʜɪs ɴᴀᴍᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀʏ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴍɪɴᴇ?”

[Cristal Cortez · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, thank you to Luna K. Wicked and her team for this ARC! She has quickly become one of my favorite authors, and I was so excited to get the chance to read this.

Now to the good stuff, which I don't want to spoil because this is a novella, and it's one you absolutely need to read before the summer is over!

This was different from all of her other books, but it was still amazing. It honestly felt like a love letter to where she grew up and to her culture.

The setting was described so well that I could picture myself right there with the characters. The story was great from start to finish, and I even felt like there was a little twist in there that I wasn't expecting.

Adriana and Yael's relationship developed so naturally that it felt real. Nothing about it felt forced or rushed, and I loved watching them fall for each other. And the spice... girl. 🌶️🤭

I also loved all the Spanish throughout the book! Girl, I can only imagine how good the audiobook would be!🥵🤭

Overall, this was such a great read, and even though it was different from Luna's other books, she absolutely delivered.

[malenyreadsxo · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review:

⭐️ 4
🌶 2

Capicú Summer was such a beautiful read.

I absolutely adored Adriana and Yael. Yael is so unbelievably down bad for Adriana, and the way he's completely soft for her had me smiling the entire time. He's genuinely such an incredible book boyfriend.

The story moves at a fast pace without ever feeling rushed, and Luna's writing is filled with such vivid imagery that I felt completely transported to Altura Heights. I loved how deeply the Dominican and Puerto Rican cultures were woven into the story. I even found myself learning so much about dominoes and the role it played within both cultures, which made the world feel even more authentic and immersive.

If you're familiar with Luna's previous books, you'll notice this is on the lighter end of the emotional spectrum—less depraved—compared to some of her darker works. That said, I still recommend checking the trigger warnings before diving in.

If you're looking for a fast-paced romance with beautiful cultural representation, a community that feels like home, and a hero who would do absolutely anything for his girl, definitely add this one to your TBR.

[Mydarkchapter · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a novella this was jam packed! I shouldn't be surprised though when its from Luna.

This is the perfect summer read as it sizzles with heat, fire and spice. On the streets and in the bedroom. Plus the most unexpectedly exciting and sexy game of dominoes you will probably ever read.

Welcome to Altura Heights where the women are feisty, the men are passionate and the drama happens in the neighbourhood with the whole community. You will literally feel the culture and atmosphere as you read.

Luna hits the mark again with another couple who just pull to one another like magnets. Even in a novella she kills the love lost and second chance trope by giving the perfect volume of back story to feel the pining.

Both MCs are so loveable. Their loyalty to those they love is so endearing

If that doesnt sell this sizzling one sit read then the microtropes sure will.

Think:
She films his thirst traps
Domino 'play'
He likes to 'eat'
He tattooed her on his body
He pays off elders debt
Cat and Mouse Chase
Body shots

[Valeria Campos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Capicú Summer was such a refreshing read. While it’s different from Luna K. Wicked’s darker books, it still had the emotional depth, chemistry, and spice I’ve come to expect from her writing.

What really made this story stand out was the Puerto Rican and Dominican representation. The Spanish woven throughout the dialogue, the family dynamics, the food, the music, and the sense of community made the setting feel incredibly authentic. It wasn’t just a backdrop—it was part of the story’s heart.

The second-chance romance between Adriana and Yael was sweet, emotional, and full of undeniable chemistry. Watching them reconnect while navigating old hurts and family expectations made it easy to root for them.

If you’re looking for a romance that blends culture, nostalgia, family, and a little spice into a heartfelt second-chance love story, I’d definitely recommend giving Capicú Summer a read. It may be a quick novella, but it leaves a lasting impression. 💛

[Carrie A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a beautiful novella that was a homage to first love, culture, home, community, and second chances. I loved the rich back story and feeling the chemistry between Adriana and Yael that still remained. Seeing them rekindle their relationship was an emotional ride. I loved seeing how Adriana reconnected with her community after being away for so long.

The main thing I took away from this book was the sense of community. It made me think about how I don’t even know most of my neighbors’ names and made me feel some longing for a family feel in my own community. But then I remember that I’m introverted and don’t like talking to other people. 😁

I appreciated that there were translations for Spanish. I don’t know how that part would work if this was made into an audiobook, but I think it would be SO good to listen to. I would love to hear Yael talking dirty to Adriana. 🥵

Overall, I really enjoyed this story. It’s the perfect quick summer read, but still full of emotion.

[✭ 𝖜𝖊𝖓𝖉𝖞✭ ｡^‿^｡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Capicù Summer 📕
Written by: Luna K Wicked

✨ARC REVIEW ✨

I received an advance reader copy for free from the author. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Real recognizes real. When you grow up in a barrio you understand the barrio.
This read took me way back to when I grew up. It was such a delight to read in the “Lunatic” way. I really enjoy this.
The love between Yeal and Adri was palpable. The connections between the people is timeless, easy to relate to. It’s not just a neighborhood; it’s practically family. But there’s always that one that thinks the traditions, the food the togetherness is played out. Not worth the effort.
Barrios like Altura are around the world with different names. But they are not to be forgotten. They will always remain the foundation we walk on even to this day. I’m proud to be from one, I still have some of the sane friends now. Since I was 5 and I’m now in my 60’s. I may not have spoken their native tongue back then, however everyone understands family and love. And Luna write that perfect. I loved it!
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️