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Falling for You #1
Te quiero
When Ally discovers dozens of naked photos of him have been posted online, he's devastated and tries to contain the situation, hoping it doesn't get worse. Only problem is his laptop has died, and Levi Francis - the guy Ally knows doesn’t like him - sees Ally acting suspiciously on the computers in the University's Physics lab. Ally's day can't get much worse.
But after Levi accidentally drops a love letter written in Spanish, Ally returns it and finds his assumptions about Levi are turned upside down. Betrayed and hurt by his ex, Ally knows it’s the worst possible time to start trusting someone but there’s something about shy, glittery Levi that gets under his skin.
But after Levi accidentally drops a love letter written in Spanish, Ally returns it and finds his assumptions about Levi are turned upside down. Betrayed and hurt by his ex, Ally knows it’s the worst possible time to start trusting someone but there’s something about shy, glittery Levi that gets under his skin.
55 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 13, 2016
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Suki Fleet
33 books681 followersAbout the author:
Suki Fleet is an award winning author, a prolific Reader (though less prolific than they'd like), and a lover of angst, romance and unexpected love stories.
They write lyrical stories about memorable characters and believe everyone should have a chance at a happy ending.
Their first novel This is Not a Love Story won Best Gay Debut in the 2014 Rainbow Awards, and was a finalist in the 2015 Lambda Awards. Their novel Foxes won Best Gay Young Adult in the 2016 Rainbow Awards.
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Suki Fleet is an award winning author, a prolific Reader (though less prolific than they'd like), and a lover of angst, romance and unexpected love stories.
They write lyrical stories about memorable characters and believe everyone should have a chance at a happy ending.
Their first novel This is Not a Love Story won Best Gay Debut in the 2014 Rainbow Awards, and was a finalist in the 2015 Lambda Awards. Their novel Foxes won Best Gay Young Adult in the 2016 Rainbow Awards.
If you’d like to offer your support and buy Suki Fleet a coffee you can do that here: https://ko-fi.com/sukifleet
If you would like info on upcoming releases and the occasional free story, please sign up to Suki’s newsletter: https://sukifleet.wordpress.com/newsl...
If you’re interested in reading first drafts of Suki’s new stories, or reading stories that are no longer available or cuts that can’t be published on Amazon, and other extras, please consider signing up to Suki’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sukifleet
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May 19, 2016
3 stars. Review posted May 19, 2016
Good writing, though the story was too sappy and too fluffy for me. Alli and Levi's relationship felt way too rushed, IMO. From 0 to 100 within a blink of an eye, so to speak. We have some repetitiveness as they always proclaimed so sweetly how much they liked each other. Might be a reason why there was obviously no need to really build their relationship. Also, the dirty carpet made me go all eww, and Levi being described numerous times as sparkly and glittery provoked a couple eye rolls. Other than that, it was an ok read and I'm interested in checking out more of Suki Fleet's work, preferably nothing as fluffy-sweet as Te Quiero.
Pre-reading Te Quiero:
I'm reading this because…
#CoverLove
Good writing, though the story was too sappy and too fluffy for me. Alli and Levi's relationship felt way too rushed, IMO. From 0 to 100 within a blink of an eye, so to speak. We have some repetitiveness as they always proclaimed so sweetly how much they liked each other. Might be a reason why there was obviously no need to really build their relationship. Also, the dirty carpet made me go all eww, and Levi being described numerous times as sparkly and glittery provoked a couple eye rolls. Other than that, it was an ok read and I'm interested in checking out more of Suki Fleet's work, preferably nothing as fluffy-sweet as Te Quiero.
Pre-reading Te Quiero:
I'm reading this because…
#CoverLove
May 4, 2016
~4.5~
This story captures a moment, the beginning of something more.
When Ally (short for Alejandro) finds a love letter in Spanish, he doesn't realize it's meant for him. The boy who wrote it is beautiful and sparkly, with long silvery hair and expressive gray eyes. Even Levi's shyness is "oddly entrancing."
This is a love story about two boys on the brink of adulthood finding their way and finding each other.
Suki Fleet is a poet; her words dance on the page. Ally is reeling from his ex-boyfriend's careless betrayal, and Levi just wants to hold Ally's hand. Even though Ally and Levi spend only two days together, their connection transcends time.
Tentative touches, passionate kisses, tender cuddles, and superhero underwear ... it's all there. Let's face it, can a story about college boys ever feel complete without superhero underwear?
Te Quiero is lightly angsty but mostly romantic and sweet. The ending came far too soon, but even the cynic in me wants to believe in Ally and Levi's forever.
"If this is the vast wilderness of love," I whispered, my mouth against his cheek, "let's get lost in it together."
"I don't think I'm lost anymore," he murmured.
This story captures a moment, the beginning of something more.
When Ally (short for Alejandro) finds a love letter in Spanish, he doesn't realize it's meant for him. The boy who wrote it is beautiful and sparkly, with long silvery hair and expressive gray eyes. Even Levi's shyness is "oddly entrancing."
This is a love story about two boys on the brink of adulthood finding their way and finding each other.
Suki Fleet is a poet; her words dance on the page. Ally is reeling from his ex-boyfriend's careless betrayal, and Levi just wants to hold Ally's hand. Even though Ally and Levi spend only two days together, their connection transcends time.
Tentative touches, passionate kisses, tender cuddles, and superhero underwear ... it's all there. Let's face it, can a story about college boys ever feel complete without superhero underwear?
Te Quiero is lightly angsty but mostly romantic and sweet. The ending came far too soon, but even the cynic in me wants to believe in Ally and Levi's forever.
January 3, 2020
4.5 Stars
Why the hell have I not read more from this author? Can someone please tell me???
The blurb says it all - a college story about two guys who’ve yearned and crushed on each other from afar but misinterpreted signals and other extenuating circumstances have kept them apart… until now.
The last thing Ally needs is for Levi (who Ally thinks hates him) to see him at this worst and most vulnerable low. Such a misunderstanding slowly gets unraveled though, when Ally picks up a dropped “assignment” of Levi’s - a love letter in Ally’s native Spanish - and sees it as an opportunity to talk to the mysterious guy by offering his help in finishing it.
As Ally and Levi get to know each other better and clarify a lot of false assumptions, what unfolds is something tentative but amazingly wondrous.
Fleet is so adept at adding such touching moments, such deep and oft painful yearnings that one cannot be but moved by the powerful words that unfold on page. Though the premise is a simple NA love story, the writing is spot on and impressive.
There’s no shirking on the difficult feels as well as the intimate smexy. A fabulous holiday (or for any occasion) read!
Why the hell have I not read more from this author? Can someone please tell me???
The blurb says it all - a college story about two guys who’ve yearned and crushed on each other from afar but misinterpreted signals and other extenuating circumstances have kept them apart… until now.
The last thing Ally needs is for Levi (who Ally thinks hates him) to see him at this worst and most vulnerable low. Such a misunderstanding slowly gets unraveled though, when Ally picks up a dropped “assignment” of Levi’s - a love letter in Ally’s native Spanish - and sees it as an opportunity to talk to the mysterious guy by offering his help in finishing it.
As Ally and Levi get to know each other better and clarify a lot of false assumptions, what unfolds is something tentative but amazingly wondrous.
Fleet is so adept at adding such touching moments, such deep and oft painful yearnings that one cannot be but moved by the powerful words that unfold on page. Though the premise is a simple NA love story, the writing is spot on and impressive.
There’s no shirking on the difficult feels as well as the intimate smexy. A fabulous holiday (or for any occasion) read!
May 12, 2016
Introverted and studious Levi is quiet and innocent.
Flirty and outgoing Ally is most definitely not. He's no stranger to random sex and his on-again / off-again ex-boyfriend has just posted naked sex photos of him on several online amateur porn sites.
Ally has had a crush on Levi for ages, but has always thought that Levi's stares were due to dislike, rather than any type of attraction.
Then while Ally is trying to remove his online nude photos from the web sites, he's caught in the act by Levi, who flees, after dropping a love letter. In Spanish, Ally's native tongue.
But when Ally returns the letter, which he (incorrectly) believes is one of Levi's assignments, feelings are divulged and mutual attractions revealed. No huge surprises there.
This story is both cute and sweet, with the shy, reserved Levi providing Ally with the strength he needs to begin pulling himself out of his current quandary.
Other than the pretty awkward "I really like you's," the main drama here is Ally dealing with his asshole ex-BF, Rob, and taking action to get his 'revenge porn' photos taken down.
Although this was only a short story, it was a nice glimpse into what Ally and Levi could become. Eventually. With time and work.
Yes, longer-term feelings are revealed; however, this one only covers around a 24 hour time period, so way too soon for actually believable "I love you's" to happen, so the story ends in what I feel is a nice happy for now, with the promise of more.
Overall, the story was fairly low angst, with a few sexy frottage scenes, and was well written, so I'd rate this one around 4 stars.
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My ARC copy of the short story was provided by the author in exchange for a fair, unbiased review.
May 25, 2016
Sweet, easy read, and my first from Suki Fleet!
I'm the first to admit that the new adult genre is... hard for me. I love the idea of college boys getting it on, but in actuality, there are very few new adult books that get it right, in my book.
Suki Fleet did a nice job with this one, actually. I liked the tentative nature of the blooming relationship between Ally and Levi. I also LOVE an opposites attract story, so the shy guy and party boy is a trope that I just can't get enough of. I really liked the chemistry between Ally and Levi, but it just wasn't quite enough for me.
While this story was satisfying, it was also realllly insta-lovey for my tastes. I like stories where we see WHY these guys like each other, and here it was sort of done with and in the past. Though this was a budding relationship, the crushes are already established at the start of the story. I just need MORE! I need the starts of relationships to really satisfy my romance cravings. The whole relationship and story felt too rushed. I needed a full-length novel, I think.
Fluffy and sweet, if you want a cute story to make you smile with some light sex content, look no further.
**Copy provided in exchange for an honest review**
I'm the first to admit that the new adult genre is... hard for me. I love the idea of college boys getting it on, but in actuality, there are very few new adult books that get it right, in my book.
Suki Fleet did a nice job with this one, actually. I liked the tentative nature of the blooming relationship between Ally and Levi. I also LOVE an opposites attract story, so the shy guy and party boy is a trope that I just can't get enough of. I really liked the chemistry between Ally and Levi, but it just wasn't quite enough for me.
While this story was satisfying, it was also realllly insta-lovey for my tastes. I like stories where we see WHY these guys like each other, and here it was sort of done with and in the past. Though this was a budding relationship, the crushes are already established at the start of the story. I just need MORE! I need the starts of relationships to really satisfy my romance cravings. The whole relationship and story felt too rushed. I needed a full-length novel, I think.
Fluffy and sweet, if you want a cute story to make you smile with some light sex content, look no further.
**Copy provided in exchange for an honest review**
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May 21, 2016Hands down the fluffiest, sappiest story I have ever written, and I loved writing it *shifty eyes*. I suspect the blurb sounds angstier than the story is :P
Also, I'm going to write a short blog post about why I have a bit of a thing for Argentina, and about my love for Spanish. I'll link it here when it's up^^
Short blog post about my love for Spanish and Argentina <3 https://sukifleet.wordpress.com/2016/...
Stunning cover is by the amazingly talented Natasha Snow <3
Also, I'm going to write a short blog post about why I have a bit of a thing for Argentina, and about my love for Spanish. I'll link it here when it's up^^
Short blog post about my love for Spanish and Argentina <3 https://sukifleet.wordpress.com/2016/...
Stunning cover is by the amazingly talented Natasha Snow <3
May 15, 2016
A Unicorn Gangbang Review with Lori and Cupcake!
3.75 Hearts--
Effervescent.
That's how Te Quiero made me feel while reading:
I just want dance in the fizz of Suki Fleet's metaphors and let characters' love bubble all over my face. Or do what that water is doing above. ;)
For my second Fleet read, I think it's safe to say this is Fleet-lite category. There is very low angst, it barely gets to sound out the word angst...basically A-N-G--, oh lookit, it's a shy, awkward boy getting some love finally all thanks to a sweet lover letter!
For a short read, less than 60 pgs, I have tons of quotes.
See it all started with a college boy being violated...
Alejandro aka Ally, is an Argentinian-Brit in college, working at a pub and has his intimate pictures splashed on the internet by his jerk of an ex as retaliation. He goes to the only private computer lab at his university that he could come up with at the time, the Physics lab. FYI: Ally hates physics, as do I, therefore it was love at first read for me and the South American. Ally's privacy gets accidentally invaded by shy, awkward, silver haired former classmate and hall mate, Levi. And a page of a love letter written in Spanish ends up being the mistake that ever happened for either young man.
Fleet portrays the devastation of being publicly humiliated juxtaposes it with a white knight in an unlikely hero and creates finally landing your crush magic. I kept looking at the bottom of my Kindle hoping the end wasn't near as I continued reading. I couldn't help that bubbly feeling the more I read.
Levi was so earnest and sweet. I ate his words. I loved his words. And his passion. I love, LOVE, when the awkward guy leads. Oh! Fleet's skinny, blond boys are going to do me in.
I loved the word play and thoughts in this story. I think Fleet got the feelings down pretty well. I'm not one for metaphors unless they're done well and I really think Fleet got the job done in little more than a day for the students.
This story is a beginning.
And those are my favorite of favoritest parts of relationships, that honeymoon period: where wishes seems attainable and the simplest things are magical. And though I riding the foamy waves, this story could've been longer. It's a series (yes, I know) and for a short, it ends at a good spot...some things were left hanging. Ex's like Ally's...they don't go down without a fight...*squints* So I hope I'll see more of him. Also some of the story's transitions between the main characters actions seemed slightly sped up when comparing to their pace. I could've done with a little more length.
I'm down for more fizz. Pour me another glass!
A copy provided for an honest review.
3.75 Hearts--
"My heart is going to fucking burst. It'll probably be really messy. You sure you want to be around for that?"
Effervescent.
That's how Te Quiero made me feel while reading:
I just want dance in the fizz of Suki Fleet's metaphors and let characters' love bubble all over my face. Or do what that water is doing above. ;)
For my second Fleet read, I think it's safe to say this is Fleet-lite category. There is very low angst, it barely gets to sound out the word angst...basically A-N-G--, oh lookit, it's a shy, awkward boy getting some love finally all thanks to a sweet lover letter!
For a short read, less than 60 pgs, I have tons of quotes.
"We're in this together. It's going to be okay," he whispered. "We're going to make everything okay. Really okay, not just pretend okay."
See it all started with a college boy being violated...
Alejandro aka Ally, is an Argentinian-Brit in college, working at a pub and has his intimate pictures splashed on the internet by his jerk of an ex as retaliation. He goes to the only private computer lab at his university that he could come up with at the time, the Physics lab. FYI: Ally hates physics, as do I, therefore it was love at first read for me and the South American. Ally's privacy gets accidentally invaded by shy, awkward, silver haired former classmate and hall mate, Levi. And a page of a love letter written in Spanish ends up being the mistake that ever happened for either young man.
Fleet portrays the devastation of being publicly humiliated juxtaposes it with a white knight in an unlikely hero and creates finally landing your crush magic. I kept looking at the bottom of my Kindle hoping the end wasn't near as I continued reading. I couldn't help that bubbly feeling the more I read.
Levi was so earnest and sweet. I ate his words. I loved his words. And his passion. I love, LOVE, when the awkward guy leads. Oh! Fleet's skinny, blond boys are going to do me in.
"I think I should warn you I'm not very good at this."
"If you got any better at it, you'd have me on my knees."
I loved the word play and thoughts in this story. I think Fleet got the feelings down pretty well. I'm not one for metaphors unless they're done well and I really think Fleet got the job done in little more than a day for the students.
This story is a beginning.
And those are my favorite of favoritest parts of relationships, that honeymoon period: where wishes seems attainable and the simplest things are magical. And though I riding the foamy waves, this story could've been longer. It's a series (yes, I know) and for a short, it ends at a good spot...some things were left hanging. Ex's like Ally's...they don't go down without a fight...*squints* So I hope I'll see more of him. Also some of the story's transitions between the main characters actions seemed slightly sped up when comparing to their pace. I could've done with a little more length.
"If this is the vast wilderness of love," I whispered my mouth against his cheek, "let's get lost in it together."
I'm down for more fizz. Pour me another glass!
A copy provided for an honest review.
May 19, 2016
Group review with Baby & Lolley!
It’s official. I’ve been Fleeted. Though I’m told it wasn’t a full Fleeting since this is Fleet fluff? I quite enjoyed it and I appreciate not having my chest cavity annihilated so I'm counting it.
It was clear early on that Fleet’s way with words is unparalleled; it’s very figurative and metaphorical. I find this sort of writing very satisfying, wildly creative, maybe even quaint and a bit cozy. Te Quiero was like reading a series of beautiful paintings. I found myself highlighting sentences for no other reason than their winsomeness.
Orange fizz! What a remarkably artistic way to see the world. So, yes, I am definitely enamored by the Fleeting and I will indulge in this level of gorgeous writing and sophisticated imagery again to be sure.
Ally and Levi’s story is sweet and skims the surface of emotionality without making the reader want to huddle under a blanket. Ally’s in the midst of a bad breakup and Levi’s been working up the courage to approach him so much so that he’s even taken a Spanish class. And written him a letter. A letter he doesn’t think will ever see the light of day until a chance meeting in the physics lab. That chance meeting was kismet.
Levi helps Ally stand up for himself while dazzling him with his shiny sparkly.
I like the sentiment of Te Quiero and am intrigued by the series, but it fell into the instalove category for me and skipped over many of the steps I enjoy reading in romance. There wasn't enough for me to sink my teeth into to fully invest in them as a couple. Yet.
But now I know what all the Fleet fuss is about and if you’ve not experienced it for yourself, you’re missing out.
It’s official. I’ve been Fleeted. Though I’m told it wasn’t a full Fleeting since this is Fleet fluff? I quite enjoyed it and I appreciate not having my chest cavity annihilated so I'm counting it.
It was clear early on that Fleet’s way with words is unparalleled; it’s very figurative and metaphorical. I find this sort of writing very satisfying, wildly creative, maybe even quaint and a bit cozy. Te Quiero was like reading a series of beautiful paintings. I found myself highlighting sentences for no other reason than their winsomeness.
I wanted to say something to let him know I liked him, that I wanted him, but instead I licked my lower lip and watched Levi’s pupils expand blackly in the orange fizz of the streetlight.
Orange fizz! What a remarkably artistic way to see the world. So, yes, I am definitely enamored by the Fleeting and I will indulge in this level of gorgeous writing and sophisticated imagery again to be sure.
Ally and Levi’s story is sweet and skims the surface of emotionality without making the reader want to huddle under a blanket. Ally’s in the midst of a bad breakup and Levi’s been working up the courage to approach him so much so that he’s even taken a Spanish class. And written him a letter. A letter he doesn’t think will ever see the light of day until a chance meeting in the physics lab. That chance meeting was kismet.
Levi helps Ally stand up for himself while dazzling him with his shiny sparkly.
Levi inched closer, all shining and bright and warm, his presence as steady and unerring as the sun.
I like the sentiment of Te Quiero and am intrigued by the series, but it fell into the instalove category for me and skipped over many of the steps I enjoy reading in romance. There wasn't enough for me to sink my teeth into to fully invest in them as a couple. Yet.
But now I know what all the Fleet fuss is about and if you’ve not experienced it for yourself, you’re missing out.
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May 20, 2016I don't know how to rate this book.
Quiero decirteeeee que te quierooooo
There are few things that make me happier than the prospect of reading a book written by Suki Fleet.
One of them is when my older brother has eaten a way too much during lunch and he decides he can't take his ration of strawberries for desert, so he hands them to me. I swear, I often give my part of lemon custard up, but when there are strawberries involved, I'm able to cut hands in order to get to them.
So when I knew there was a new book by Suki Fleet, I was thrilled. The title was promising. Seriously, “te quiero” are two of the most beautiful words in Spanish. Okay, they don’t have a funny sound like “tiquismiquis”, “cachivache” or “ñoño”. Tiquismiquis is the word that clearly defines me. But without doubt I love the sound of “te quiero” rather than “te amo”. I think “te quiero” wins by a long shot.
Then I saw the amazing cover, and I read the name of the character, Alejandro. Best name ever! And no, I'm not biased. At all *grins*. Ally is close to Ale, and that made my heart beat faster.
I was dying to put my hands on it since the moment I put my eyes on it.
But I had to wait, because during exams my concentration is elsewhere and also does my free time. However, there was a change of dates and therefore, I decided that after the May 12 exam, I'd relax a little to catch my breath. I’d surf the Internet, watch a few episodes of El Ministerio del Tiempo, and read the book at 00:01am, a minute after Amazon diligently sent me the book (no, I’m not impatient. At all), and I read it taking advantage that the alarm clock wouldn't be ready to lighten at 7am yet again in God knows how long.
So, after watching Diego Velázquez seeing the French king behaving like a frog in the 18th century, and then feeling anxious at the Vampira de Raval stealing and selling kids in the 20th, I got into bed and switched my kindle on.
I don't know what happened, but I wasn't expecting this.
You should know I've read a few books by Suki Fleet already, and she's one of my favorite authors. Ever. I swear every time I take a book of hers, I need to isolate myself from the world because I can't help myself from drowning in her words. I love caressing her characters from the inside. I love the idea of grabbing their hearts in my hand. I love her writing, her poetry in prose calls for something deep inside me I can’t explain. It’s one of the few times I feel really close to something. As if I was meant to be in that exact place, in that exact second.
But this felt strange. Distant. It didn't touch me. Not even close. I couldn't connect with the characters, there was a rift between them and me and I felt that rift painfully broadening with each passing scene. It's not that I didn't like the book, I liked the characters, I think they are cute and lovely, and if this was a movie, I'd sigh every time they look at each other with a longing glance when they believe the other one isn't paying attention.
Maybe it’s because she’s so unique that I got used to her style, and when she decided to go for a lighter mood I just found the same thing any other author could write. Of course that’s not true, because not everybody has the means (and the talent) to tell stories, but whereas I get from her novels the once-in-a-lifetime kind of feel, I couldn’t find it here.
It's just that I couldn't feel why they like each other. I couldn't feel why they fall for each other. I was pretty numb about it all. That's not how that usually works. I wasn't inspired by this.
I’m clearly the discordant note here. I hate that. I hate it because I was wishing with all my heart this would be another amazing tale of two amazing people creating an amazing something. Together.
This novella went other my head.
Y no sabes la rabia que me da eso. No haber podido disfrutar este cachito de Suki. You have no idea how that enrages me. Not having been able to enjoy this tiny bit of Suki.
For the first time ever, I didn't fall for Suki. And I hope this is the last.
I spent last year jumping from cloud to cloud since the moment I discovered Suki Fleet’s magic. But this time she didn't make it. With me, I mean.
There was a little mistake in Spanish. At 63%, it’s sonreír. Yes, I know grammar nazis are unhappier creatures, but I already said I'm very tiquismiquis. The rest is flawless.
The letter is in English, so I decided to translate it simply because I wanted to hear how the real words would sound. If you want to read this, it’s in the spoiler (it’s a real spoiler, as this letter begins at 97%):
I don't want to dissuade you from reading this. I don't consider my opinion less than anybody's else but I'd like you to overlook this review and consider reading this story. As I said, I'm the discordant note here.
Quiero decirteeeee que te quierooooo
There are few things that make me happier than the prospect of reading a book written by Suki Fleet.
One of them is when my older brother has eaten a way too much during lunch and he decides he can't take his ration of strawberries for desert, so he hands them to me. I swear, I often give my part of lemon custard up, but when there are strawberries involved, I'm able to cut hands in order to get to them.
So when I knew there was a new book by Suki Fleet, I was thrilled. The title was promising. Seriously, “te quiero” are two of the most beautiful words in Spanish. Okay, they don’t have a funny sound like “tiquismiquis”, “cachivache” or “ñoño”. Tiquismiquis is the word that clearly defines me. But without doubt I love the sound of “te quiero” rather than “te amo”. I think “te quiero” wins by a long shot.
Then I saw the amazing cover, and I read the name of the character, Alejandro. Best name ever! And no, I'm not biased. At all *grins*. Ally is close to Ale, and that made my heart beat faster.
I was dying to put my hands on it since the moment I put my eyes on it.
But I had to wait, because during exams my concentration is elsewhere and also does my free time. However, there was a change of dates and therefore, I decided that after the May 12 exam, I'd relax a little to catch my breath. I’d surf the Internet, watch a few episodes of El Ministerio del Tiempo, and read the book at 00:01am, a minute after Amazon diligently sent me the book (no, I’m not impatient. At all), and I read it taking advantage that the alarm clock wouldn't be ready to lighten at 7am yet again in God knows how long.
So, after watching Diego Velázquez seeing the French king behaving like a frog in the 18th century, and then feeling anxious at the Vampira de Raval stealing and selling kids in the 20th, I got into bed and switched my kindle on.
I don't know what happened, but I wasn't expecting this.
You should know I've read a few books by Suki Fleet already, and she's one of my favorite authors. Ever. I swear every time I take a book of hers, I need to isolate myself from the world because I can't help myself from drowning in her words. I love caressing her characters from the inside. I love the idea of grabbing their hearts in my hand. I love her writing, her poetry in prose calls for something deep inside me I can’t explain. It’s one of the few times I feel really close to something. As if I was meant to be in that exact place, in that exact second.
But this felt strange. Distant. It didn't touch me. Not even close. I couldn't connect with the characters, there was a rift between them and me and I felt that rift painfully broadening with each passing scene. It's not that I didn't like the book, I liked the characters, I think they are cute and lovely, and if this was a movie, I'd sigh every time they look at each other with a longing glance when they believe the other one isn't paying attention.
Maybe it’s because she’s so unique that I got used to her style, and when she decided to go for a lighter mood I just found the same thing any other author could write. Of course that’s not true, because not everybody has the means (and the talent) to tell stories, but whereas I get from her novels the once-in-a-lifetime kind of feel, I couldn’t find it here.
It's just that I couldn't feel why they like each other. I couldn't feel why they fall for each other. I was pretty numb about it all. That's not how that usually works. I wasn't inspired by this.
I’m clearly the discordant note here. I hate that. I hate it because I was wishing with all my heart this would be another amazing tale of two amazing people creating an amazing something. Together.
This novella went other my head.
Y no sabes la rabia que me da eso. No haber podido disfrutar este cachito de Suki. You have no idea how that enrages me. Not having been able to enjoy this tiny bit of Suki.
For the first time ever, I didn't fall for Suki. And I hope this is the last.
I spent last year jumping from cloud to cloud since the moment I discovered Suki Fleet’s magic. But this time she didn't make it. With me, I mean.
There was a little mistake in Spanish. At 63%, it’s sonreír. Yes, I know grammar nazis are unhappier creatures, but I already said I'm very tiquismiquis. The rest is flawless.
The letter is in English, so I decided to translate it simply because I wanted to hear how the real words would sound. If you want to read this, it’s in the spoiler (it’s a real spoiler, as this letter begins at 97%):
I don't want to dissuade you from reading this. I don't consider my opinion less than anybody's else but I'd like you to overlook this review and consider reading this story. As I said, I'm the discordant note here.
February 6, 2020
4 Stars
What a beautiful story.
At a mere 55 pages, Te quiero is a love story in its purest form. Following college students Alejandro and Levi as they discover the wonders of true love, acceptance, and the meaning of unconditional support, their story demonstrations how one unexpected but fateful interaction can change everything for the better.
Granted, this was a short read, I still devoured every word like you wouldn’t believe. Ally and Levi were astonishingly well-developed characters considering the limited page count and I couldn’t help but fall in love with each of them as they fell in love with each other!
My biggest take away from this story is that I need to read more from Suki Fleet. My experiences with her stories have been few and far between, but what I have read from her has always been emotionally affecting and eloquently written – this story was no different. I need to pick up my game and get working on that deliciously tempting Suki Fleet book backlog, once and for all.
What a beautiful story.
At a mere 55 pages, Te quiero is a love story in its purest form. Following college students Alejandro and Levi as they discover the wonders of true love, acceptance, and the meaning of unconditional support, their story demonstrations how one unexpected but fateful interaction can change everything for the better.
Granted, this was a short read, I still devoured every word like you wouldn’t believe. Ally and Levi were astonishingly well-developed characters considering the limited page count and I couldn’t help but fall in love with each of them as they fell in love with each other!
My biggest take away from this story is that I need to read more from Suki Fleet. My experiences with her stories have been few and far between, but what I have read from her has always been emotionally affecting and eloquently written – this story was no different. I need to pick up my game and get working on that deliciously tempting Suki Fleet book backlog, once and for all.
August 8, 2016
Me veo en la obligación moral de actualizar mi review. No voy a cambiar la puntuación porque es lo que yo sentí cuando lo leí y realmente me gustó el relato. Pero, justo es que yo también puntualice que si bien no creo que en un escrito tan corto se pueda hacer el retrato real de la cultura de alguien (en este caso argentino) una de las pocas herramientas que tenemos para reflejar esa cultura es el idioma. La utilización aquí del castellano es correcta, como española no encontré ningún punto que me chirriara, no fui consciente de ningún error cuando lo leí, pero el protagonista es argentino, no español, y esos errores en la utilización del lenguaje propio argentino sí los han notado gente de ese país.
Creo que la autora no ha tratado de ser irrespetuosa, y vuelvo a decir que el castellano es correcto, pero es importante ser justo, respetuoso y cuidadoso y algo tan sencillo como la supervisión de un hispanohablante argentino hubiera solucionado el problema.
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Cuando leemos un cuento o un relato corto, lo que podemos exigir en cuanto al desarrollo de la trama y de los personajes es limitado. Se trata más bien de lo que te hace sentir con esas pocas páginas. Yo he sentido ternura, y fundamentalmente esperanza, la esperanza es lo que domina cualquier escrito de Suki Fleet.
Una lectura distinta a lo que la autora nos tiene acostumbrados, con mucha menos carga emocional, pero igual de bien escrito.
Qué bonito leer Te Quiero en castellano
Creo que la autora no ha tratado de ser irrespetuosa, y vuelvo a decir que el castellano es correcto, pero es importante ser justo, respetuoso y cuidadoso y algo tan sencillo como la supervisión de un hispanohablante argentino hubiera solucionado el problema.
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Cuando leemos un cuento o un relato corto, lo que podemos exigir en cuanto al desarrollo de la trama y de los personajes es limitado. Se trata más bien de lo que te hace sentir con esas pocas páginas. Yo he sentido ternura, y fundamentalmente esperanza, la esperanza es lo que domina cualquier escrito de Suki Fleet.
Una lectura distinta a lo que la autora nos tiene acostumbrados, con mucha menos carga emocional, pero igual de bien escrito.
Qué bonito leer Te Quiero en castellano
September 21, 2016
It was a short, sweet read. I loved both Levi and Ally. Loved the plot and the theme that I got to know about. Despite the short length, nothing felt hurried to me. Their relationship development was too cute, and Levi was super brave to finally be open about his feelings to Ally. And I loved how Ally got spellbound and was able to be his sappy, cuddly self. :)
January 23, 2018
It all started with a dropped letter. Two boys who secretly crushed on each other finally brought together by circumstances.
What a sweet little read! I would love more of these two.
What a sweet little read! I would love more of these two.
Here I am. I am waiting. I am patient.
Te quiero
May 19, 2016
I believe some authors dominate certain categories in the literary world and for me, Suki Fleet rules the New Adult m/m romance section. I was an eager beaver waiting for this little beauty. Gorgeous title, enticing blurb and a breathtaking cover pulled me right in. I think it's important to recognize that this is a short story.....in a series. It appears as though the next book is told by Levi and I have confidence that it will gain strength as it continues. Frequently with serials I find the first book rates slightly lower and gathers sparkly stars as it progresses. I enjoyed this story quite a bit but it was just getting really good when it ended and I'm anticipating the following book will be even better.
The holiday is approaching and Ally doesn't have much to celebrate. He is not returning home for his break due to the fact he hasn't much to go back to. His mother was quick to send him away without a backwards glance when classes began. He has just broken up with his boyfriend and was crushed to discover the little prank his ex played on him as a parting gift. He's mortified and alone. Not a cheery way to kick off Christmas. Then he runs into Levi in the computer lab and they share an awkward moment which dampers his mood even further. But then Ally finds a letter, part of a love letter Levi accidentally left behind. Ally is blown away by the beauty of the letter and is compelled to return it to its owner. If only someone cared for him the way Levi cares for the lucky recipient of the letter. No one will ever cherish him that way....will they?
What's to like: I've said it before and I'll say it again...Suki Fleet is vastly overlooked. Her prose is tender, quiet and powerful. This is most definitely a muted version of her typical emotional onslaught that I've come to expect with her stories. She is a true master of angst and if you are looking for a strike to the heart, you won't find it here. What you will find is a young man falling in love with a stranger and coveting from afar. A shy timid desire that burns deeply and when it is exposed, it becomes a blaze. A wildfire romance that proves everyone is worthy of being treasured, you just have to find your beloved....they could be closer than you think.
What's to love: Potent, simplistic young love. They have very little baggage and a whole lot of hope. They quickly bear their secrets and though they know little about each other, they trust one another. Beginning a relationship with raw honesty lays a solid foundation. They are not ashamed to ask for what they need and divulge their desires at the same time. I loved their courage and faith in each other. I can't wait to see what's next for this new adorable pair.
Beware of: Spanish without translation. There are a few thoughts, fragments, and sentences translated but there are several instances that are written purely in Spanish. I had my kindle in one hand and my phone in the other. I didn't want to miss a thing! Ohh, and you should also prepare for an intense longing for more. It is not incomplete but it left me wanting. I'm greedy for the next book in this series!
This book is for: If you are new to Suki's work, this is a fabulous place to start. It is a lighter, fluffier introduction to her captivating story-weaving. This is definitely the...easiest book I've read from her bookshelf but it is still very much spun with her distinct signature. If you are not a big fan of short stories, bookmark this one and be sure to come back to it after the series is complete.
Book UNfunk
The holiday is approaching and Ally doesn't have much to celebrate. He is not returning home for his break due to the fact he hasn't much to go back to. His mother was quick to send him away without a backwards glance when classes began. He has just broken up with his boyfriend and was crushed to discover the little prank his ex played on him as a parting gift. He's mortified and alone. Not a cheery way to kick off Christmas. Then he runs into Levi in the computer lab and they share an awkward moment which dampers his mood even further. But then Ally finds a letter, part of a love letter Levi accidentally left behind. Ally is blown away by the beauty of the letter and is compelled to return it to its owner. If only someone cared for him the way Levi cares for the lucky recipient of the letter. No one will ever cherish him that way....will they?
What's to like: I've said it before and I'll say it again...Suki Fleet is vastly overlooked. Her prose is tender, quiet and powerful. This is most definitely a muted version of her typical emotional onslaught that I've come to expect with her stories. She is a true master of angst and if you are looking for a strike to the heart, you won't find it here. What you will find is a young man falling in love with a stranger and coveting from afar. A shy timid desire that burns deeply and when it is exposed, it becomes a blaze. A wildfire romance that proves everyone is worthy of being treasured, you just have to find your beloved....they could be closer than you think.
What's to love: Potent, simplistic young love. They have very little baggage and a whole lot of hope. They quickly bear their secrets and though they know little about each other, they trust one another. Beginning a relationship with raw honesty lays a solid foundation. They are not ashamed to ask for what they need and divulge their desires at the same time. I loved their courage and faith in each other. I can't wait to see what's next for this new adorable pair.
Beware of: Spanish without translation. There are a few thoughts, fragments, and sentences translated but there are several instances that are written purely in Spanish. I had my kindle in one hand and my phone in the other. I didn't want to miss a thing! Ohh, and you should also prepare for an intense longing for more. It is not incomplete but it left me wanting. I'm greedy for the next book in this series!
This book is for: If you are new to Suki's work, this is a fabulous place to start. It is a lighter, fluffier introduction to her captivating story-weaving. This is definitely the...easiest book I've read from her bookshelf but it is still very much spun with her distinct signature. If you are not a big fan of short stories, bookmark this one and be sure to come back to it after the series is complete.
Book UNfunk
July 28, 2021
okay, this was hella short (not a complaint, just a surprise to me cause I'm dumb and never check book lengths nn) but so, so sweet! Levi and Ally were extremely charming and adorable and their dynamic was so cute.
~let me edit real quick to add a content warning~ it's vaguely mentioned in the plot synopsis, but this book deals extensively with revenge porn, so please be aware if that's a triggering subject for you.
~let me edit real quick to add a content warning~ it's vaguely mentioned in the plot synopsis, but this book deals extensively with revenge porn, so please be aware if that's a triggering subject for you.
July 29, 2021
"Being with Levi felt too right, too true. It made me want to do the right thing and be true to myself, to Levi, to all the people who’d been victims like I was and had done nothing because they were afraid."
.·:·.☽✧ 2.7 stars ✧☾.·:·.
maybe there's something wrong with me because I didn't like this story. the message of the story is beautiful, and the characters are nice, but I didn't really enjoy it. I think that's because I felt a little detached from the novel as a whole, so I kinda felt indifferent whenever things happened. this is probably an "it's not you, it's me" type of situation. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a quick but impactful read.
June 3, 2016
Este lo he leído en un ratito, es una relato corto que me ha gustado muchísimo, en unas pocas páginas (37 marcaba mi Kobo) la Fleet ha sido capaz de hacerme conectar con Alejandro y Levi de una forma que no esperaba. Precioso *.*
July 6, 2016
I really liked this!
Suki Fleet is one of those authors I noticed around for a while, but never really got around to reading her bools. So I decided I was going to try something of hers and a friend suggested this would be the best place to start.
She was right.
This short was exactly what I needed to read right now. It worked for me in the moment and has left me with a hopeful smile on my face.
The book only spans a couple of days. But those two days are all it took for me to invest in Ally and Levi's story. It has left me wanting more. Much more. I'll be eagerly awaiting more of their story and I'm excited to see where they go.
Oh, and I really want Rob to suffer the consequences of his actions.
Te quiero might be the first book I've read from this author, but I promise it won't be my last.
Suki Fleet is one of those authors I noticed around for a while, but never really got around to reading her bools. So I decided I was going to try something of hers and a friend suggested this would be the best place to start.
She was right.
This short was exactly what I needed to read right now. It worked for me in the moment and has left me with a hopeful smile on my face.
The book only spans a couple of days. But those two days are all it took for me to invest in Ally and Levi's story. It has left me wanting more. Much more. I'll be eagerly awaiting more of their story and I'm excited to see where they go.
Oh, and I really want Rob to suffer the consequences of his actions.
Te quiero might be the first book I've read from this author, but I promise it won't be my last.
May 20, 2016
~3.5 stars~
This was ok, but not my favorite from Suki Fleet. I liked both MCs, but the relationship progressed a little too fast for my taste, bordering on insta-love.
Their inner monologues were a little tiring; a little more dialogue would have helped.
My knowledge of the Argentine culture or Spanish language is next to zero, but I trust the author to have done a good job.
I also felt something unfinished with Rob, the evil boyfriend. Will he get a story? Who knows.
Overall, this was a sweet (maybe too sweet?), very enjoyable short story. I'd like to read the next book in the series.
This was ok, but not my favorite from Suki Fleet. I liked both MCs, but the relationship progressed a little too fast for my taste, bordering on insta-love.
Their inner monologues were a little tiring; a little more dialogue would have helped.
My knowledge of the Argentine culture or Spanish language is next to zero, but I trust the author to have done a good job.
I also felt something unfinished with Rob, the evil boyfriend. Will he get a story? Who knows.
Overall, this was a sweet (maybe too sweet?), very enjoyable short story. I'd like to read the next book in the series.
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September 28, 2017ETA: At the same time of writing the below statement, I wrote to Suki Fleet herself. She has heartily apologised to me and has corrected the mention in the book. Those of you who bought from Amazon and Smashwords should be getting an automatic amendment in your file/ download soon. It helps a lot, both to make me feel better and to know the mention has been deleted. She also offered to make a public apology, which I don't feel is needed. I feel her private apology was enough and sincere.
So, I just hope everyone who was confused by my earlier comments and/or felt I wasn't being honest and upfront about my supposed collaboration with the book, believes me when I say I didn't participate at all, either as a beta or proofreader in this book.
And that I won't be doing anything of the kind any fucking time soon with any book.
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I haven't read the book.
I want to make that amply clear: I have not read the book.
Other than blurb, a few reviews that have already popped up and knowing that one of the MCs is from Argentina I don't have any insight as to what it is about. I have not read the book.
I am listed as a beta reader or proofreader of the story in the acknowledgements. Right there, in the first couple of pages right after the copyright disclaimers. But I wasn't either a beta reader or a proofreader.
I don't even know how to start addressing this. I feel really disappointed, mostly in myself. For being so unaware and naive. I've spent the last few days commenting and intruding in other people's spaces (reviews, status updates, comments, twitter convos) to talk about the book. I now realise I sounded gushing and pushy about a book I apparently collaborated with and how awful all of those interactions might have been.
I've had a few really good messages exchanged with Fleet. Mostly me babbling about how much I love her stories. In January (and for this I've done a painful backtracking of our convos) she asked for help corroborating her Spanish was correct for a couple of small sentences that I was told were going to be in the book she was writing that had a South American MC. She and I seemed on the same wavelength of thought about having proper translations. I said I could corroborate her sentences because they didn't seem to have anything that could be deemed as an idiom, an expression, or anything specific to Spanish from Argentina, but we agreed that Spanish in different parts of world was different and that it was disingenuous to try to pass it as such.
The sentences were: "Eres una persona hermosa". "Y cálido y amable y que huele tan bien y quiero besarte". Her Spanish was mostly correct already. I tweaked a minor thing. Since I have not read it I have no idea if that made it into the book or not.
And that was it. That's the most that could be said I helped with in "Te quiero".
In April, the 16th to be exact, Fleet asked me to be a proofreader- was told it was a short low-angst novella (18k) that had a little bit of Spanish with an MC from Buenos Aires. I declined. I said no. I explained I didn't want to because accepting to read books before publication is a no-no for me. And I couldn't because I have a very demanding full time job. As per her asking, if I were to say no, I pointed her to a few people who might be interested. I even said some of them I knew to have worked before with beta reads and proofreadings. I reiterated I was sorry I couldn't be of much help and felt bad for saying no but that I didn't want to commit to something I wasn't sure about.
So it was a shock- a bad one- when certain things didn't make sense in the conversations I was having. And so I opened the book on my phone and got it.
I pre-ordered this book, because I've been a huge fan for a while, Fleet was an automatic buy for me. And because I have not read it. I don't have an ARC of it- or anything of similar nature. And up until this morning I felt I was a regular fan excitedly talking about Fleet's new book. I even wrote an impassioned comment on the review of someone from Argentina about proper representation, taking care of your details, the importance of language nuances, etc. It wasn't until later that I realised I sounded as a self righteous know it all, because for anyone who had already read the book it was implied I had already read it too (before they had)... And approved it. When I had not.
I still have not.
I have not read the book. And I very much doubt that I will now, or if I ever do it will be with the sour after taste of what happened right now. My opinion of it skewed and compromised.
Most of all, this has been a shitty cherry on top of the cake of what I lately feel is a disdain for online interactions with authors.
I've become an avid reviewer on GR the past year and this one. I've made a few pals. I've hotly debated some things here and on Twitter. I've been outspoken about several themes of importance to me. I have a small group of GR friends. And that's all I aspire from my social interactions with book related internet world. I am not a blogger and don't plan to be one any time soon. I am not a beta reader or proofreader, never have been, and I don't plan to be one any time soon (now even less than ever). I don't accept- or even look for- ARCs. I've participated in a few giveaways of already published books or backlists (less than 20)- I've won two. I don't plan on going to any conference, signing, con, etc. Building a professional or semi professional relationship with authors or publishers is not in my interests at all. I am not looking for buddies or contacts in the book business.
It seems arrogant of me, and perhaps it is, to give so much credit to a tiny offhand mention of my name in a book. But in a way it implies I read it and that, as a Spanish speaking person and a self- identified Latina, I gave it my endorsement. But...
I have not read the book. I was not a beta or a proofreader.
And all I am right now is disheartened.
So, I just hope everyone who was confused by my earlier comments and/or felt I wasn't being honest and upfront about my supposed collaboration with the book, believes me when I say I didn't participate at all, either as a beta or proofreader in this book.
And that I won't be doing anything of the kind any fucking time soon with any book.
__________________________________________________________
I haven't read the book.
I want to make that amply clear: I have not read the book.
Other than blurb, a few reviews that have already popped up and knowing that one of the MCs is from Argentina I don't have any insight as to what it is about. I have not read the book.
I am listed as a beta reader or proofreader of the story in the acknowledgements. Right there, in the first couple of pages right after the copyright disclaimers. But I wasn't either a beta reader or a proofreader.
I don't even know how to start addressing this. I feel really disappointed, mostly in myself. For being so unaware and naive. I've spent the last few days commenting and intruding in other people's spaces (reviews, status updates, comments, twitter convos) to talk about the book. I now realise I sounded gushing and pushy about a book I apparently collaborated with and how awful all of those interactions might have been.
I've had a few really good messages exchanged with Fleet. Mostly me babbling about how much I love her stories. In January (and for this I've done a painful backtracking of our convos) she asked for help corroborating her Spanish was correct for a couple of small sentences that I was told were going to be in the book she was writing that had a South American MC. She and I seemed on the same wavelength of thought about having proper translations. I said I could corroborate her sentences because they didn't seem to have anything that could be deemed as an idiom, an expression, or anything specific to Spanish from Argentina, but we agreed that Spanish in different parts of world was different and that it was disingenuous to try to pass it as such.
The sentences were: "Eres una persona hermosa". "Y cálido y amable y que huele tan bien y quiero besarte". Her Spanish was mostly correct already. I tweaked a minor thing. Since I have not read it I have no idea if that made it into the book or not.
And that was it. That's the most that could be said I helped with in "Te quiero".
In April, the 16th to be exact, Fleet asked me to be a proofreader- was told it was a short low-angst novella (18k) that had a little bit of Spanish with an MC from Buenos Aires. I declined. I said no. I explained I didn't want to because accepting to read books before publication is a no-no for me. And I couldn't because I have a very demanding full time job. As per her asking, if I were to say no, I pointed her to a few people who might be interested. I even said some of them I knew to have worked before with beta reads and proofreadings. I reiterated I was sorry I couldn't be of much help and felt bad for saying no but that I didn't want to commit to something I wasn't sure about.
So it was a shock- a bad one- when certain things didn't make sense in the conversations I was having. And so I opened the book on my phone and got it.
I pre-ordered this book, because I've been a huge fan for a while, Fleet was an automatic buy for me. And because I have not read it. I don't have an ARC of it- or anything of similar nature. And up until this morning I felt I was a regular fan excitedly talking about Fleet's new book. I even wrote an impassioned comment on the review of someone from Argentina about proper representation, taking care of your details, the importance of language nuances, etc. It wasn't until later that I realised I sounded as a self righteous know it all, because for anyone who had already read the book it was implied I had already read it too (before they had)... And approved it. When I had not.
I still have not.
I have not read the book. And I very much doubt that I will now, or if I ever do it will be with the sour after taste of what happened right now. My opinion of it skewed and compromised.
Most of all, this has been a shitty cherry on top of the cake of what I lately feel is a disdain for online interactions with authors.
I've become an avid reviewer on GR the past year and this one. I've made a few pals. I've hotly debated some things here and on Twitter. I've been outspoken about several themes of importance to me. I have a small group of GR friends. And that's all I aspire from my social interactions with book related internet world. I am not a blogger and don't plan to be one any time soon. I am not a beta reader or proofreader, never have been, and I don't plan to be one any time soon (now even less than ever). I don't accept- or even look for- ARCs. I've participated in a few giveaways of already published books or backlists (less than 20)- I've won two. I don't plan on going to any conference, signing, con, etc. Building a professional or semi professional relationship with authors or publishers is not in my interests at all. I am not looking for buddies or contacts in the book business.
It seems arrogant of me, and perhaps it is, to give so much credit to a tiny offhand mention of my name in a book. But in a way it implies I read it and that, as a Spanish speaking person and a self- identified Latina, I gave it my endorsement. But...
I have not read the book. I was not a beta or a proofreader.
And all I am right now is disheartened.
May 5, 2016
4.5 Stars
What a gorgeous, gorgeous story! Full of hope, on the heals of betrayal. Te Quiero just made my heart sing.
Ally (Alejandro) is used to being seen as different. He was born and spent some of his youth in Buenos Aires before his family moved to England. Since then, he's spent his life being the outsider. He's at uni now, and reeling from a betrayal by his ex-boyfriend, Rob. A chance encounter with Levi, in the physics lab, leaves him feeling uncertain. And when Ally sees that Levi dropped a letter - a love letter - written in Spanish, it gives Ally hope, and an excuse to seek Levi out.
Levi is so shy and awkward around Ally, whom he secretly loves. When he saw Ally in the lab, Levi froze, not knowing what to do. But when Ally went out of his way to bring that letter back and invite Levi to visit him at work when he gets his break, Levi accepts.
And they are gorgeous! Though this story is short and our boys only spend a couple days together, their connection is palpable. The time they spend getting to know one another, and talking, is sweet and hot and I loved every moment.
Suki Fleet's writing is such beautiful prose. I devoured this story in a single sitting and the only thing I hated was coming to the end.
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ARC of Te Quiero was generously provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
What a gorgeous, gorgeous story! Full of hope, on the heals of betrayal. Te Quiero just made my heart sing.
Ally (Alejandro) is used to being seen as different. He was born and spent some of his youth in Buenos Aires before his family moved to England. Since then, he's spent his life being the outsider. He's at uni now, and reeling from a betrayal by his ex-boyfriend, Rob. A chance encounter with Levi, in the physics lab, leaves him feeling uncertain. And when Ally sees that Levi dropped a letter - a love letter - written in Spanish, it gives Ally hope, and an excuse to seek Levi out.
Levi is so shy and awkward around Ally, whom he secretly loves. When he saw Ally in the lab, Levi froze, not knowing what to do. But when Ally went out of his way to bring that letter back and invite Levi to visit him at work when he gets his break, Levi accepts.
And they are gorgeous! Though this story is short and our boys only spend a couple days together, their connection is palpable. The time they spend getting to know one another, and talking, is sweet and hot and I loved every moment.
Suki Fleet's writing is such beautiful prose. I devoured this story in a single sitting and the only thing I hated was coming to the end.
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ARC of Te Quiero was generously provided by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
May 13, 2016
4.25 stars
This was just lovely although I'm not sure that Ms. Fleet shares the same concepts of "fluffy" and "sappy" as I do! I agree that this is Suki Fleet light, but there are some real issues tackled here: revenge porn, anxiety and bullying. Okay, sure, these boys aren't struggling just to survive or anything and there aren't that many roadblocks to Ally and Levi being together but it's not simply a trip to the ice cream store.
Anyhow, my brain's not working properly enough this morning to actually explain what I liked about this one. I do feel like this was just a tidbit of Ally and Levi's story and I'd love to read more. I see that the author is writing another story from Levi's POV which I'm very happy to hear.
This was just lovely although I'm not sure that Ms. Fleet shares the same concepts of "fluffy" and "sappy" as I do! I agree that this is Suki Fleet light, but there are some real issues tackled here: revenge porn, anxiety and bullying. Okay, sure, these boys aren't struggling just to survive or anything and there aren't that many roadblocks to Ally and Levi being together but it's not simply a trip to the ice cream store.
Anyhow, my brain's not working properly enough this morning to actually explain what I liked about this one. I do feel like this was just a tidbit of Ally and Levi's story and I'd love to read more. I see that the author is writing another story from Levi's POV which I'm very happy to hear.
May 13, 2016
*** 4.5 Stars ***
Everything Suki Fleet writes is so, so lovely, and this was no exception.
Everything Suki Fleet writes is so, so lovely, and this was no exception.
May 14, 2016
BR sugerido por Lenore
Creo que lo que más me atrajo, naturalmente, sobre el libro fue el hecho de que uno de sus protagonistas fuera argentino. No por ningún narcisismo en particular sino porque no es nada común que autores angloparlantes tomen nota de un país hispanoparlante que no sea España, México, o Puerto Rico. Y si deciden incluir algún personaje "latino", siempre suelen provenir de éstos últimos dos. El título ya me había llamado la atención, y cuando Lenore me comentó el pequeño detalle de color, salté de inmediato a leerlo.
Dicho esto, y siendo argentina, quiero ser justa y precisa. El castellano es muy correcto, no hay errores, y se nota el cuidado de su autora. Sin embargo, siento que el personaje es culturalmente neutral. Salvo alguna que otra palabra por ahí, es difícil percibir su argentinidad en otros detalles.
Por otra parte, sí encontré algunas cosas que podrían haberse pulido un poco, en cuanto a los modismos argentinos. Por ejemplo, un "cabrón" que nosotros no decimos nunca. O un "boludo" mal usado (en el sentido de que en la frase se utiliza como insulto directo, como calificación negativa frente a una agresión, y para nosotros es más un sustantivo afectuoso, para referirnos a gente conocida o en tanto insulto de moderado a leve). Y así con algunas otras expresiones. Me llama la atención, por ejemplo, que recurra tanto al "Dios mío"; no había notado antes que lo dijéramos tanto :-/ Y lo mismo a la inversa: quizás podrían haberse agregado referencias o expresiones bien nuestras, y que no se sintiera tan forzado.
Sé que se tomó el trabajo de chequear el libro con lectores españoles y mexicanos, pero creo que hubiera estado bien que algún argentino le diera una mirada como beta reader para que Ally tuviera mayor anclaje en sus raíces. No somos todo lo mismo, no hay forma de conocer en profundidad los modismos y características de una cultura si no sos nativo, aún con la mayor de las voluntades. Acá estoy a disposición si alguien lo necesita alguna vez. Creo que hay muchos lectores ávidos de ayudar.
También, el libro es corto por lo que no da tiempo a mucho, pero me hubiera gustado un poco de exploración sobre Alejandro, sus raíces y cómo eso define quien es hoy. Sé que probablemente no fuera el foco del libro, pero como que me quedé corta.
En resumidas cuentas, un libro por un lado dulce y amoroso, con pequeños detalles angustiosos, que explora algunos tópicos interesantes y, por el otro, correcto, respetuoso del idioma castellano y que busca ser cuidadoso con los detalles, aunque no siempre lo logra. Y eso NO SUCEDE CASI NUNCA en los textos literarios escritos en inglés que buscan hacerse los inclusivos y meten el castellano de prepo, sin chequear lo que están escribiendo. Aprecio profundamente el interés y la forma en la que se llevó a cabo pero precisamente por eso hubiera estado bien ir hasta el fondo y que el libro quedara satisfactoriamente argentino.
Creo que lo que más me atrajo, naturalmente, sobre el libro fue el hecho de que uno de sus protagonistas fuera argentino. No por ningún narcisismo en particular sino porque no es nada común que autores angloparlantes tomen nota de un país hispanoparlante que no sea España, México, o Puerto Rico. Y si deciden incluir algún personaje "latino", siempre suelen provenir de éstos últimos dos. El título ya me había llamado la atención, y cuando Lenore me comentó el pequeño detalle de color, salté de inmediato a leerlo.
Dicho esto, y siendo argentina, quiero ser justa y precisa. El castellano es muy correcto, no hay errores, y se nota el cuidado de su autora. Sin embargo, siento que el personaje es culturalmente neutral. Salvo alguna que otra palabra por ahí, es difícil percibir su argentinidad en otros detalles.
Por otra parte, sí encontré algunas cosas que podrían haberse pulido un poco, en cuanto a los modismos argentinos. Por ejemplo, un "cabrón" que nosotros no decimos nunca. O un "boludo" mal usado (en el sentido de que en la frase se utiliza como insulto directo, como calificación negativa frente a una agresión, y para nosotros es más un sustantivo afectuoso, para referirnos a gente conocida o en tanto insulto de moderado a leve). Y así con algunas otras expresiones. Me llama la atención, por ejemplo, que recurra tanto al "Dios mío"; no había notado antes que lo dijéramos tanto :-/ Y lo mismo a la inversa: quizás podrían haberse agregado referencias o expresiones bien nuestras, y que no se sintiera tan forzado.
Sé que se tomó el trabajo de chequear el libro con lectores españoles y mexicanos, pero creo que hubiera estado bien que algún argentino le diera una mirada como beta reader para que Ally tuviera mayor anclaje en sus raíces. No somos todo lo mismo, no hay forma de conocer en profundidad los modismos y características de una cultura si no sos nativo, aún con la mayor de las voluntades. Acá estoy a disposición si alguien lo necesita alguna vez. Creo que hay muchos lectores ávidos de ayudar.
También, el libro es corto por lo que no da tiempo a mucho, pero me hubiera gustado un poco de exploración sobre Alejandro, sus raíces y cómo eso define quien es hoy. Sé que probablemente no fuera el foco del libro, pero como que me quedé corta.
En resumidas cuentas, un libro por un lado dulce y amoroso, con pequeños detalles angustiosos, que explora algunos tópicos interesantes y, por el otro, correcto, respetuoso del idioma castellano y que busca ser cuidadoso con los detalles, aunque no siempre lo logra. Y eso NO SUCEDE CASI NUNCA en los textos literarios escritos en inglés que buscan hacerse los inclusivos y meten el castellano de prepo, sin chequear lo que están escribiendo. Aprecio profundamente el interés y la forma en la que se llevó a cabo pero precisamente por eso hubiera estado bien ir hasta el fondo y que el libro quedara satisfactoriamente argentino.
July 28, 2016
"Te quiero" is the story of two guys that have had a crush on each other without either of them knowing. A chance encounter, and a letter left behind, starts up the revelation of their true feelings. I adored this book it so sweet and sexy I just wished it was longer. This was my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more.
May 15, 2016
This was sweet if a bit underdeveloped. Suki Fleet always manages to make me care about her characters regardless of the length of the story, though, and that's a big plus.
I was super pumped about one of the protagonists being Latino—and from Argentina on top of that. Anyone who knows me is aware of my profound love for that country. See Bucletina's review for a well thought-out view of a native speaker on some important language and culture elements.
Te quiero was a cute, fast read and I'll definitely be reading the next one in the series.
I was super pumped about one of the protagonists being Latino—and from Argentina on top of that. Anyone who knows me is aware of my profound love for that country. See Bucletina's review for a well thought-out view of a native speaker on some important language and culture elements.
Te quiero was a cute, fast read and I'll definitely be reading the next one in the series.
July 20, 2016
Suki Fleet is a new to me author ! I always love discovering a fellow Brit writer, if only because meeting someone else who has eaten spotted dick and condensed milk is such a thrill :D
This is a story about how nasty it can be when relationships end, but how exciting it is at the beginning. There are plenty of sweet moments and a few gut churning ones too.
I loved both MC's, and the thrill of their first fumblings, before you find out about morning breath.
What a beautiful writer Ms Fleet is!!! I shall certainly be reading more of her work.
Bravo!
This is a story about how nasty it can be when relationships end, but how exciting it is at the beginning. There are plenty of sweet moments and a few gut churning ones too.
I loved both MC's, and the thrill of their first fumblings, before you find out about morning breath.
What a beautiful writer Ms Fleet is!!! I shall certainly be reading more of her work.
Bravo!
June 13, 2016
Me ha encantado.
Una vez más la autora me ha hecho experimentar lo que sienten sus personajes, Ally y Levi están muy bien construídos a pesar de las pocas páginas.
Los chicos de Suki son adorables. <3 <3 <3
Una vez más la autora me ha hecho experimentar lo que sienten sus personajes, Ally y Levi están muy bien construídos a pesar de las pocas páginas.
Los chicos de Suki son adorables. <3 <3 <3
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September 22, 2016Sugar cute :-)
February 9, 2020
A pair of college guys find serious emotions !
A glorious, British college romance ! Ally, South American, is trying to fix a personal issue when shy Levi comes in to use the study space. Ally is hiding nude pics of himself from Levi, and then Ally finds Levi’s Spanish homework and delivers it to him. There is a reveal, passionate kisses, and a lesson learned. Fascinating.
Enjoy !
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A glorious, British college romance ! Ally, South American, is trying to fix a personal issue when shy Levi comes in to use the study space. Ally is hiding nude pics of himself from Levi, and then Ally finds Levi’s Spanish homework and delivers it to him. There is a reveal, passionate kisses, and a lesson learned. Fascinating.
Enjoy !
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