A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

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A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow is an absolute delight. Cozier than a hand-knit gray cardigan and richer than Abuela’s pastelito recipe, Namey takes you from Miami to Winchester, and leaves your heart belonging to both.” —Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart I could live inside Laura Taylor Namey’s lush, vibrant words forever.' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow But Flora’s tropical change of scenery doesn't cast away her self-doubt. When it comes to university, she has no idea which passions she should follow. That’s also true in romance. Flora’s summer abroad lands her in the flashbulb world of teen influencer Baz Marín, a Miami Cuban who shares her love for photography. But Flora’s more conflicted than ever when she begins to see future architect Gordon in a new light. Inside the inn, the air is warm but not stuffy, and scented with butter and sugar. I breathe in the elements and try to keep them there. The familiar smells are as much home as I can have right now. I’d like to start off this review by saying I was not in a good place mentally when I read this book, and that may have affected how much I enjoyed this story. However, overall, it was a really light, and fluffy read!

The narration: The main character is a 17-year-old girl named Lila, and the story is told from her perspective. The narrator was a great fit for Lila and did a great job with the Spanish accent when there were Spanish words peppered here and there through the narration (I don’t speak Spanish but it sounded fluent to me). Her British accents were OK, and her male voices were OK, but her male British voices were not that great. What makes great audiobook narration for me is that it adds to the overall experience of listening to a book, or even makes the listening a better experience. The male British voices were distracting because of how unrealistic they were. Part romance, part foodie heaven, the warm atmosphere will make readers want to cook and dance and love. A CUBAN GIRL’S GUIDE TO TEA AND TOMORROW is an absolute delight. Cozier than a hand-knit gray cardigan, and richer than Abuela’s pastelito recipe, Namey takes you from Miami to Winchester, and leaves your heart belonging to both. Best enjoyed with a steaming cup of your favorite signature tea.” – Rachael Lippincott, author of “Five Feet Apart”I hardly ever read books where the MC is from Florida (aka where I’m from), and it was so refreshing to see my home romanticized and painted in all its warm glory, instead of being made fun of 😂I loved England, too! I would have liked to experience more of it with our main character. I also would have liked to spend more time with the love interest. I didn’t care for him all that much, but I couldn’t help but swoon anytime he said “love”. The storytelling teethers on 'too sweet/saccharine' and 'sweet enough', but for me, it worked and I enjoyed it. although Lila experiences those gloomy events, A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow focuses more on being a bubbly, heart-warming, and at times funny book- giving its stunning cover some accuracy. I loved this book so very much. It was simply delicious in every sense of the word and will undoubtedly be one of my most memorable 2020 reads. The shuttle bus was fine,” I say into her itchy wool shoulder. Her blond low bun is the same as I remember, but her accent sounds flatter than ever. Is this what twenty-five years in England does to a Venezuelan woman, born Catalina Raquel Mendoza? Here, in this Hampshire medieval town, with this husband, she is Cate Wallace.

The Relationships. From the adorable romance to the fabulous group of friends to Lila's relationship with her aunt, parents, Grandma and Sister, each individual relationship was given time and depth. Each relationship explored was fulfilling, unique and throughly enjoyable to follow. Abuela practically raised me, too.” Cate meets my swollen eyes. “I hated that I couldn’t come for the funeral.” Instruments I can play: Piano, synth, other instruments with keys (except the accordion and probably a pipe organ) I thought this was alright as well (expect this word a lot because I'm so tired I can't think of anything more creative) like I still didn't really care. Part romance, part foodie heaven, the warm atmosphere will make readers want to cook and dance and love.” –KirkusPara empezar la protagonista mencionaba cada dos segundos que era de Cuba y que vivía en Miami WE GOT IT. Fue súper repetitivo en ese aspecto. To All The Boys’ Producer Ace Entertainment Adapting Latinx YA Novel ‘A Cuban Girl’s Guide To Tea And Tomorrow’; Maia Reficco, Kit Connor & Kate Del Castillo To Lead Film’s Cast Find a seat in the parlor while I fetch the tea Polly made for us,” Cate says and gestures to the archway before scooting off.

Two hours later, after a near-silent bus ride followed by a totally silent cab ride, the driver drops us off at a place I’ve only seen in pictures. Unfortunately, they forgot to add sunshine. I’m shivering under a bland sky as Spencer wrestles my two large suitcases from the trunk. The unexpected, lovely group of friends Lila makes along the ride was SO lovely, each of the characters shining with their own dreams and desires, I loved it. Warning: do not read while hungry. This delectable blend of romance and pastry across two continents filled me up and left me eager for more. I could live inside Laura Taylor Namey’s vibrant words forever.” –Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of “Today, Tonight, Tomorrow” WE DON'T DISRESPECT THE KITCHEN'S HIERARCHY AND THE HEAD COOK OF A ESTABLISHMENT JUST LIKE THE MAIN CHARACTER DID. In A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Cuban American author Laura Taylor Namey ( The Library of Lost Things) writes in language as rich as her protagonist’s pastries, with just the right amount of sweetness. Lila, hanging out with a new friend, considers her (temporary, maybe) new scene: “We lean against moss-painted stone that was built eons before either of us was ever imagined. A friend, eating my food after late-night music. Miami, Winchester–like salsa dancing and band rehearsal, they’re different but also kind of the same.” Characters have realistic depth and failings, making every one of them sympathetic. A delectable read about loss, renewal, and pastelitos.

the ACCURATE nods to Miami and Cuban culture. it's normal for someone to feel hesitant when their culture is written about, and not gonna lie, I felt apprehensive about the representation. BUT WOW- Laura Taylor Namey knows what she's talking about. in my past experience, it's easy for Miami culture to come off as cheesy and try hard but the details and references sprinkled throughout the story were just the perfect amounts- like a perfectly constructed recipe. Lila was such a great main character and her growth was absolutely stunning. She’s fierce and determined, she loves her baking and her family more than anything else… yet. She thinks she knows what she loves and what she wants, yet as the story goes along, she discovers new pieces of herself, shapes new dreams for herself that she didn’t see coming, at all. I just loved her so much and found myself relating to her and her struggles every now and then, which made this read even more of a hit, for me. This former teacher writes young adult novels featuring quirky teens learning to navigate life and love. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from the University of San Diego and is the winner of the Peggy Miller Award for excellence in young adult fiction. A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow has been adapted for film and is expected to release shortly.