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Adios to My Old Life
Does a seventeen-year-old from Miami have what it takes to be the next big Latin superstar? And does she really want it?
As a talented singer-guitarist with a dream of going pro, Alegría Montero is getting fed up with the endless, boring parade of quinceañeras and other family party gigs. She's longing for something bigger. And Oye Mi Canto -- a new reality TV show that's searching for the next Latin superstar -- is definitely that. Ali figures she'll never make the cut, but auditioning seems like a good way to get her overprotective father to take her ambitions seriously.
To Ali's complete shock, she passes her audition. Next thing she knows, she's dealing with wardrobe fittings, cameras, reporters, vocal coaches, and websites designed by lovestruck fanboys. She's also dealing with jealousy, malice, and sabotage among the contestants, all of which has her wondering: Is it really time to shoot for the stars and try to win the whole competition, or is it time to say "Cut!" and become a normal teenager again?
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First published July 4, 2006
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January 26, 2012
Oh, I don't know. Love the premise and, while I almost gave up on it, it also had me pretty addicted for a stretch, too?
I initially felt a little alienated because there's a lot of Spanish and a lot of music talk that I just didn't understand. I guess it didn't make me unable to follow the story, but I did feel like I missed out on some details. (I don't know. Is that kind of thing my problem or the story's? I feel like I'm on the precipice of saying, "Dur. I don't understand why people don't just speak English" and I certainly don't mean it that way . . . but I wish I'd understood more of what was being said.)
But my biggest problem was the character of Fabiana. She was a bitch. And that's it. From her introduction to the very end. She did horrible things and didn't really face any consequences. I also didn't really buy how far she got on the show, since she was never described as all that talented.
In some ways, it dealt with stuff I've wanted from these "reality show" books. Like, it touched on a little more of what it would be like to have your life changed like that. But, in other ways, I thought it was off.
So I don't know. I liked the secondary romance a LOT, but the main one was just there. Which is good in some ways, I guess. I wasn't supposed to believe in it as an epic love story and, for the most part, it wasn't really dramatic or anything.
Ugh. I feel like I could probably write forever, going back and forth on pros and cons like this, so let's sum this up: Love the premise! Thought the delivery of said premise was fairly good, even if I don't quite buy it at times. The "villain" hit on one of my literary pet peeves of being "evil" just for the sake of being evil.
I initially felt a little alienated because there's a lot of Spanish and a lot of music talk that I just didn't understand. I guess it didn't make me unable to follow the story, but I did feel like I missed out on some details. (I don't know. Is that kind of thing my problem or the story's? I feel like I'm on the precipice of saying, "Dur. I don't understand why people don't just speak English" and I certainly don't mean it that way . . . but I wish I'd understood more of what was being said.)
But my biggest problem was the character of Fabiana. She was a bitch. And that's it. From her introduction to the very end. She did horrible things and didn't really face any consequences. I also didn't really buy how far she got on the show, since she was never described as all that talented.
In some ways, it dealt with stuff I've wanted from these "reality show" books. Like, it touched on a little more of what it would be like to have your life changed like that. But, in other ways, I thought it was off.
So I don't know. I liked the secondary romance a LOT, but the main one was just there. Which is good in some ways, I guess. I wasn't supposed to believe in it as an epic love story and, for the most part, it wasn't really dramatic or anything.
Ugh. I feel like I could probably write forever, going back and forth on pros and cons like this, so let's sum this up: Love the premise! Thought the delivery of said premise was fairly good, even if I don't quite buy it at times. The "villain" hit on one of my literary pet peeves of being "evil" just for the sake of being evil.
November 3, 2009
Anna Valdez
Period 5/6
Adios to My Old Life
Caridad Ferrer
Pages:246
October 31, 2009
Book Rating:6
The person who changed in the book from the beginning to the end was this guy named Gillermo he was a guy who Ali met at the auditions to be the new star in "Oye Mi Canto" he was nobody in the story but then he change because when he met Ali he fall in love with her. In the story this girl named susi wasn't important at the beginning but then after the all stories of her life she was and important person because she was the representative of her friend Ali. A major external conflict was when two guys got in a fight for nothing in front of Ali. I rated this book with an 6 because i didn't like it that much. The end of the book was a good ending for the story. If the book had gone more chapters i thing Ali will be more famous in her life and she would have other boyfriend and live in other city.
Period 5/6
Adios to My Old Life
Caridad Ferrer
Pages:246
October 31, 2009
Book Rating:6
The person who changed in the book from the beginning to the end was this guy named Gillermo he was a guy who Ali met at the auditions to be the new star in "Oye Mi Canto" he was nobody in the story but then he change because when he met Ali he fall in love with her. In the story this girl named susi wasn't important at the beginning but then after the all stories of her life she was and important person because she was the representative of her friend Ali. A major external conflict was when two guys got in a fight for nothing in front of Ali. I rated this book with an 6 because i didn't like it that much. The end of the book was a good ending for the story. If the book had gone more chapters i thing Ali will be more famous in her life and she would have other boyfriend and live in other city.
May 7, 2018
This was a old favorite I wanted to reread when I felt a slump coming.
Caridad really does it well for me in this book. The way hispanic culture is represented here kind of imitates what my family is sort of like and I've never really found a book that has done that. Most people paint Latinos as loud, party people which - to be fair - I do quite a bit of those. I'm actually related to a lot of them but, my immediate family is quiet, strict and mostly introverted people. I grew up with a set of rules that one did not break. So when Ali was saying things in regards to her dad I really understood.
The romance to me isn't a huge deal and it isn't such a great big part of the book. I like him, he's not my favorite, but it doesn't break the book for me. I love the plotline of the singing competition because - I've never read something like this before or since.
4 stars, would reread, would recommend.
Caridad really does it well for me in this book. The way hispanic culture is represented here kind of imitates what my family is sort of like and I've never really found a book that has done that. Most people paint Latinos as loud, party people which - to be fair - I do quite a bit of those. I'm actually related to a lot of them but, my immediate family is quiet, strict and mostly introverted people. I grew up with a set of rules that one did not break. So when Ali was saying things in regards to her dad I really understood.
The romance to me isn't a huge deal and it isn't such a great big part of the book. I like him, he's not my favorite, but it doesn't break the book for me. I love the plotline of the singing competition because - I've never read something like this before or since.
4 stars, would reread, would recommend.
June 1, 2018
October 19, 2017
Caridad Ferrer’s Adios To My Old Life, was published in 2006 by “MTV Books” of all things.
As you might be able to tell by the date of publication, I bought this book many years ago – a copy for my niece and one for myself. And now I’ve finally gotten around to reading it.
Adios to My Old Life is a book of its time, but it still manages to hold up pretty well. The story focuses on a 17 year old Cuban American girl who lives near Miami, Florida and is a talented musician and singer. Alegria Montero or Ali, for short, was raised by her widowed father. He’s a music professor who is also passionate about music and hopes that Ali will end up becoming a music academic too. Instead, Ali secretly auditions for a talent competition show in the same vein as American Idol. (That’s what I mean by being a book of its time since Idol was extremely popular in 2006.) This show, called Oye Mi Canto, is to find the next big Latin Superstar, including competitors from North, Central, and South America, which will be broadcast from Miami on, mostly, Spanish language channels. Ali does very well at the audition, singing and playing her beloved guitar and ends up being chosen one of the competitors – in fact, the youngest competitor. Therefore, she needs to get her father’s permission and have a chaperone. Also, while at the audition, Ali meets two people who will affect her for good and bad during the run of the show. One is a young man who is interning as an assistant to the director between semesters at the university he attends in New York. The second is a fellow competitor who immediately sees Ali as a threat to her own success and does everything she can to discourage her. The book mostly focuses on Ali’s experiences — both positive and negative — on the show, her growing confidence in and love of performing, her shaky relationship with her disapproving father, her dismay at instant TV fame, and her developing feelings for the intern, Jamie.
Although the book does have romance in it, it’s definitely not the focus. Ali’s maturation as a young woman and performer take center stage. Her central rival on the show – Fabiana – was more than a bit over the top, but everyone else is written with more subtlety. I did love that Ali’s culture and the show’s Latin point of view was captured so well, probably due to the fact that Caridad Ferrer, herself, is a Cuban American. Spanish is interspersed a bit in the dialogue, but you can get the gist of what is being said. The one thing that bothered me about the plot itself is that the show’s manipulation of the competitors, while not unbelievable, would have probably not been legal. As I understand it, talent competition shows that offer tangible awards have to follow fair rules of competition just as a game show would. In the book, however, production gets a little bit more involved in who moves on than would be allowed if this were a show in the real world. But, all’s well that ends well. I’d give this story a “B.”
Caridad Ferrer’s Adios To My Old Life, was published in 2006 by “MTV Books” of all things.
As you might be able to tell by the date of publication, I bought this book many years ago – a copy for my niece and one for myself. And now I’ve finally gotten around to reading it.
Adios to My Old Life is a book of its time, but it still manages to hold up pretty well. The story focuses on a 17 year old Cuban American girl who lives near Miami, Florida and is a talented musician and singer. Alegria Montero or Ali, for short, was raised by her widowed father. He’s a music professor who is also passionate about music and hopes that Ali will end up becoming a music academic too. Instead, Ali secretly auditions for a talent competition show in the same vein as American Idol. (That’s what I mean by being a book of its time since Idol was extremely popular in 2006.) This show, called Oye Mi Canto, is to find the next big Latin Superstar, including competitors from North, Central, and South America, which will be broadcast from Miami on, mostly, Spanish language channels. Ali does very well at the audition, singing and playing her beloved guitar and ends up being chosen one of the competitors – in fact, the youngest competitor. Therefore, she needs to get her father’s permission and have a chaperone. Also, while at the audition, Ali meets two people who will affect her for good and bad during the run of the show. One is a young man who is interning as an assistant to the director between semesters at the university he attends in New York. The second is a fellow competitor who immediately sees Ali as a threat to her own success and does everything she can to discourage her. The book mostly focuses on Ali’s experiences — both positive and negative — on the show, her growing confidence in and love of performing, her shaky relationship with her disapproving father, her dismay at instant TV fame, and her developing feelings for the intern, Jamie.
Although the book does have romance in it, it’s definitely not the focus. Ali’s maturation as a young woman and performer take center stage. Her central rival on the show – Fabiana – was more than a bit over the top, but everyone else is written with more subtlety. I did love that Ali’s culture and the show’s Latin point of view was captured so well, probably due to the fact that Caridad Ferrer, herself, is a Cuban American. Spanish is interspersed a bit in the dialogue, but you can get the gist of what is being said. The one thing that bothered me about the plot itself is that the show’s manipulation of the competitors, while not unbelievable, would have probably not been legal. As I understand it, talent competition shows that offer tangible awards have to follow fair rules of competition just as a game show would. In the book, however, production gets a little bit more involved in who moves on than would be allowed if this were a show in the real world. But, all’s well that ends well. I’d give this story a “B.”
November 12, 2016
If you like "behind the scenes" type of books, then you need to read Adiós to My Old Life! Ali has just auditioned for Oye Mi Canto, which is being described as the Latin American Idol. She knows that she's good, but she's still surprised when she makes it. Ali is even more surprised by how quickly her life changes once the competition starts. Not only is she living her dream of performing, but she met a cute boy, picked up an enemy who will do anything to win, and discovered more about herself than she ever knew.
Adiós to My Old Life is such a fun read. It had me hooked from the first chapter because Ali has such an authentic voice. I liked her and her best friend, Sosi, immediately and loved their friendship. Ali is confident without being cocky, and doesn't let her newfound fame change her or distract her from her goals. There's also a lot of focus on her relationship with her father, which tends to be really rare. He's not a mysterious disappearing parent, even if he isn't there every single step of the way. He and Ali fight, bump heads, but ultimately talk things out and make up. His best friend, Elaine, is also there to be a buffer between the two and I really enjoyed her interactions with Ali as well.
There is a romance in Adiós to My Old Life. Ali meets Jaime at the audition and obviously notices that he's cute. Then when she comes back to film the show, the two hit it off. There aren't too many scenes of them together, but I liked what was included. They're cute together. I also liked how Ali didn't let her feelings for Jaime override what she felt was right or wrong. She keeps her head about her, even if it does lead to a temporary parting of our lovers.
I definitely recommend Adiós to My Old Life. It was so refreshing to read about such a down to earth character, but have her in a chaotic situation without things feeling forced or over-the-top. I love reality TV books, so I'm super glad that I discovered this one!
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Adiós to My Old Life is such a fun read. It had me hooked from the first chapter because Ali has such an authentic voice. I liked her and her best friend, Sosi, immediately and loved their friendship. Ali is confident without being cocky, and doesn't let her newfound fame change her or distract her from her goals. There's also a lot of focus on her relationship with her father, which tends to be really rare. He's not a mysterious disappearing parent, even if he isn't there every single step of the way. He and Ali fight, bump heads, but ultimately talk things out and make up. His best friend, Elaine, is also there to be a buffer between the two and I really enjoyed her interactions with Ali as well.
There is a romance in Adiós to My Old Life. Ali meets Jaime at the audition and obviously notices that he's cute. Then when she comes back to film the show, the two hit it off. There aren't too many scenes of them together, but I liked what was included. They're cute together. I also liked how Ali didn't let her feelings for Jaime override what she felt was right or wrong. She keeps her head about her, even if it does lead to a temporary parting of our lovers.
I definitely recommend Adiós to My Old Life. It was so refreshing to read about such a down to earth character, but have her in a chaotic situation without things feeling forced or over-the-top. I love reality TV books, so I'm super glad that I discovered this one!
Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.
November 10, 2012
Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com
If you're a fan of American Idol, like I am, you're going to love this book. If you don't like American Idol, that's okay, too, because you're still going to love this book! ADIOS TO MY OLD LIFE, the debut young adult novel of author Caridad Ferrer, stars seventeen-year-old Ali Montero, a Latino teen who is determined to be a finalist on the reality music show Oye Mi Canto.
Ali is a typical teen with a major difference--she has real musical talent. When she's singing and playing her guitar, she can forget about the usual family problems, the crazy friends, the insane school life. When she's inside her own head with only the music, Ali is transformed beyond a normal teenager into a star. The wonderful thing about Ali, though, is that she refuses to let stardom, or even normal trends, change the type of young woman that she is. There's no Jennifer Lopez or Shakira skimpy outfits or butt-shaking in her routines; there's no Ricky Martin or Marc Anthony wannabe groupies worming their way into her life.
With fresh and witty dialogue and a heroine that is truly easy to relate to, ADIOS TO MY OLD LIFE is a glimpse into what it means to live your dreams. While Ali lives the life of having her daily highs and lows shown on national television, she's smart enough to know that her music--and not fame and fortune--is what's important.
Kudos to Ms. Ferrer for a winning debut novel. This is the perfect story for everyone, whether male or female, young or old, American Idol fan or not.
If you're a fan of American Idol, like I am, you're going to love this book. If you don't like American Idol, that's okay, too, because you're still going to love this book! ADIOS TO MY OLD LIFE, the debut young adult novel of author Caridad Ferrer, stars seventeen-year-old Ali Montero, a Latino teen who is determined to be a finalist on the reality music show Oye Mi Canto.
Ali is a typical teen with a major difference--she has real musical talent. When she's singing and playing her guitar, she can forget about the usual family problems, the crazy friends, the insane school life. When she's inside her own head with only the music, Ali is transformed beyond a normal teenager into a star. The wonderful thing about Ali, though, is that she refuses to let stardom, or even normal trends, change the type of young woman that she is. There's no Jennifer Lopez or Shakira skimpy outfits or butt-shaking in her routines; there's no Ricky Martin or Marc Anthony wannabe groupies worming their way into her life.
With fresh and witty dialogue and a heroine that is truly easy to relate to, ADIOS TO MY OLD LIFE is a glimpse into what it means to live your dreams. While Ali lives the life of having her daily highs and lows shown on national television, she's smart enough to know that her music--and not fame and fortune--is what's important.
Kudos to Ms. Ferrer for a winning debut novel. This is the perfect story for everyone, whether male or female, young or old, American Idol fan or not.
August 23, 2014
Seventeen year old Alegría Montero - a singer and guitar player - is one of 15 singers chosen from 40,000 contestants to become the next Latina Superstar. She never expected to get this far so she didn't tell her overly protective only parent that she had entered. Papi, a college music professor, shares his musical gift by teaching and doesn't understand Ali's need to perform.
When Ali gets the invitation to join the production crew for final preparation in the upcoming Oye Mi Canto, she knows the time has come to tell her dad - who will probably ground her for life instead of allowing her to go. Fortunately, Elaine, his friend and fellow music professor at Florida International, is there when Ali opens the envelope and jumps in to be her surrogate mother, a position she often takes. She agrees to go along as chaperone while Ali prepares for the competition.
Poised to win the final competition, Ali finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of make-up, wardrobe fittings, media interviews, and online fan blogs. She also finds herself the target of professional jealousy and sabotage. Is being an entertainer worth the price? Oye Mi Canto, an American Idol-type show, makes an exciting backdrop for this story of a proud Cuban American teenager. Though her life has been sheltered by her doting Papi, when facing adversity, Ali holds her own and remains true to her values.
When Ali gets the invitation to join the production crew for final preparation in the upcoming Oye Mi Canto, she knows the time has come to tell her dad - who will probably ground her for life instead of allowing her to go. Fortunately, Elaine, his friend and fellow music professor at Florida International, is there when Ali opens the envelope and jumps in to be her surrogate mother, a position she often takes. She agrees to go along as chaperone while Ali prepares for the competition.
Poised to win the final competition, Ali finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of make-up, wardrobe fittings, media interviews, and online fan blogs. She also finds herself the target of professional jealousy and sabotage. Is being an entertainer worth the price? Oye Mi Canto, an American Idol-type show, makes an exciting backdrop for this story of a proud Cuban American teenager. Though her life has been sheltered by her doting Papi, when facing adversity, Ali holds her own and remains true to her values.
May 23, 2011
Adíos to My Old Life was quite the page-turner. As it was hard to put this book down, it was due to the fact that the author made the protagonist, Ali Montero, a seventeen year old a relatable and complex character. She has a passion for music and plays the guitar. Ali is tired of leading an average life and with the encouragement and support of her best friend, she ambitiously auditions for a Latin version of ‘American Idol’. When she makes it through, she has a bit of a difficult time getting her father’s permission and support because he fears that the industry is a lot to handle. Although, Ali proves herself to be very mature and motivated to take on the challenges to come. Fame had affected her life almost immediately as she had to face the pressures of filming each week, rehearsing and making sure that the songs she chose had suited her. She also faces what is commonly experienced in that type of business, where her competition tries to sabotage her because she sees Ali as a potential threat.
Overall this was a great read that focused on a teenager who not only had to deal with growing up, but also adjusting to fame and gaining self-confidence after embarking on such a thrilling journey to the top.
Overall this was a great read that focused on a teenager who not only had to deal with growing up, but also adjusting to fame and gaining self-confidence after embarking on such a thrilling journey to the top.
November 5, 2012
I loved this book. I only read it for a project I had to do for Spanish, it was recommended and it sounded interesting, but I ended up loving it. I loved Ali's character, and I loved seeing her go through the competition. It was very interesting to see her and Fabiana compete so much, and I loved how down to earth Ali was, and how she made friends during the competition. Her friendship with Sosi, Elaine, Andre, Bianca and especially Jamie. It was nice seeing the remance between the two, although it wasn't the main thing of the book. This book was definitely all-around amazing and very well-written. I know some people may think it was "too cheesy" or just a typical book, I absolutely loved it. I am very, very picky when it comes to reading and liking books, and there was not a single moment while reading this book where I wanted to put it down. It was a brilliant book and I'd recommend it to anyone. I know I'm going to re-read this book.
June 13, 2008
Really solid and sweet YA book about 17-year-old Cuban-American Ali, who auditions for and becomes one of the unexpected stars of “the Latin American Idol.” This book won a RITA award, but the romance really isn’t the focus; what the story spends the most time on, and where it’s the strongest, is Ali’s relationship with her father and her passion for music. I wish in some ways that more of the conflict had come from Ali struggling to be good enough—instead, you pretty much have to accept that she’s already a freakin’ amazing musician and her struggles are almost all external, often stemming from the show’s resident bitch, Fabiana. The story’s kind of predictable, but it’s well told and vivid and Ali’s (and Ferrer’s) love of music really comes through.
January 6, 2012
I don't watch shows like American Idol or The X-Factor, I just can't get into them. I was drawn in to read Adios To My Old Life because of the music background to it. I wasn't expecting much other than a book meant to boost the viewers of shows like American Idol but I ended up with a really enjoyable page turner.
with Adios To My Old Life you get to see another side to the glamorous on TV performances on reality shows. Ali is a character nearly everyone can relate to - who hasn't lip synced along to music in front of the mirror with dreams of being a rock star? I found myself growing excited when Ali was excited and growing heartbroken when she was too. I definitely recommend checking this novel out.
with Adios To My Old Life you get to see another side to the glamorous on TV performances on reality shows. Ali is a character nearly everyone can relate to - who hasn't lip synced along to music in front of the mirror with dreams of being a rock star? I found myself growing excited when Ali was excited and growing heartbroken when she was too. I definitely recommend checking this novel out.
February 27, 2014
Ali is a musician. A singer and performer. Music is in her blood. She is not now, nor ever has been, interested in becoming a teacher, though her father seems to believe that is the only path available to her.
So Ali bypasses the parental consent form when she signs up to audition for Oye Mi Canto, the famous reality television show seeking the next Latin superstar. It’s a gutsy move meant to establish her independence.
The question is whether Ali is prepared for all the craziness—fame-related, boy-related, and snarky competitive witch-related—that comes with being one of the most talented contestants on the show.
Adios to My Old Life is a fun, light-hearted ride with a bit of Cuban flair. Enjoyable.
So Ali bypasses the parental consent form when she signs up to audition for Oye Mi Canto, the famous reality television show seeking the next Latin superstar. It’s a gutsy move meant to establish her independence.
The question is whether Ali is prepared for all the craziness—fame-related, boy-related, and snarky competitive witch-related—that comes with being one of the most talented contestants on the show.
Adios to My Old Life is a fun, light-hearted ride with a bit of Cuban flair. Enjoyable.
April 2, 2011
Having read and adored When the Stars Go Blue by the same author, I thought I'd check out her award-winning first novel. I have to say, while I enjoyed Adios to My Old LIfe, I didn't love it the way I loved Stars, The story has a more simple trajectory than Stars, and the character development was not nearly as multi-layered, and it feels definitely more solidly geared toward the YA audience, whereas Stars definitely had universal appeal. However, I still recommend this one for folks who love music and have enjoyed Ferrer's other novels.
September 15, 2011
I hate all things MTV, and was actually pretty surprised to learn they release books, since it appears the vast majority of their audience can't read anything more complex than "See Spot. See Spot run." I wasn't expecting much considering the target audience, but this is actually a very well-written, emotionally charged book. Being a music fanatic, I found it especially interesting, but besides that, the characters are so real and so rich and that's what makes this such a great book. I was very impressed.
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March 17, 2017i thought it was a pretty good book i love this book because i like the way she stands up to her parents so that they can give her a chance until her papa let her she went along and followed her dreams. i also love the part where she has her friend to be by her side all times and how she would help her become the best singer and guitarist i really liked this book i thought it was nice and that it was a really good book to teach us a little lesson about how we don't give up on our dreams.
April 15, 2007
This was a pretty predictable read, but surely taps into the popular culture of today's teens. Though it was an easy read, it didn't keep my full attention; just not enough interesting writing or plot developments...
July 15, 2007
I loved this book. I don't read YA books, but I'd heard great things about it, so I picked it up. I was not dissapointed. Caridad Ferrer won the RWA's prestigious RITA award for this book as well. A great gift for any teenager or adult.
April 10, 2008
This book really highlights how wonderful teens can be, which is a message that is not too often heard nowadays. It was a great look, also, at a Cuban-American family life and a very strong father-daughter bond.
April 24, 2007
A Latino American Idol story. Second book by a Latino author with a strong single-father character (HATERS by Valdes) I've read this year.
July 5, 2007
a great book for anyone who has ever fantasized about being an american idol...which is practically everyone!
July 30, 2007
Fun, but not quite what I was expecting -- I picked it up after it won the RITA, but it's not really all that romance-focused.
September 20, 2007
I didn't want it to end! This book packs emotional punches and you swear you're right in the middle of the action as Alegria pursues her dreams and dodges a nasty enemy to become a music super star.
April 13, 2009
Another formulaic teeny-bopper/MTV book. Good enough for what it is, but in no way memorable.
December 24, 2009
What would happen if "American Idol" turned Latino? You get this book. It had vivid details and funny commentary. There's a bit of romance in it, but there is no sex, so it's suitable for children.
July 10, 2010
Cute. 3.5 stars.
January 16, 2011
fabuloso! me encanta! (I just used google translate, hope it's correct.. :D)
August 4, 2016
Loved this book, loved the heroine's spine and ambition. Loved the beta hero. Just overall a good romance.
October 8, 2018
This book follows Ali as she auditions to be the next Latin superstar and to her surprise, she passes her audition the rest of the book follows her through her highs and lows of the competition!
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