Sparkling romance, authentic family and friend relationships, and witty, relatable characters meld like the sweetest ingredients. A delight! * Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girls Guide to Tea and Tomorrow * Filled with decadent descriptions of food, bittersweet rivalries, and zesty romantic tension, Guava and Grudges will have you hungry for more. A deliciously sweet read! * Ashley Poston, New York Times bestselling author of The Dead Romantics, The Seven Year Slip, and A Novel Love Story * Filled with laugh out loud humor, a swoon worthy secret romance, and wholesome family hijinks, Guava and Grudges is an absolute delight. I couldnt get enough of Ana Maria and Miguels sizzling chemistry and I havent felt so happyor hungryreading a book in a long time! * Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of XOXO and The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea * A charming rom-com as sweet as the heroine's pastries with an endearing characters and a heartwarming take on rivals-to-lovers. This book is a delicious and delightful teen romance! * Kat Cho, New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a K-Prom * Castellanos whips up a delicious romance packed with chemistry and flavored with notes of legacy, forgiveness, and community. This fresh and flavorful take on a classic trope was skillfully crafted. Guava and Grudges is truly the sweet treat readers have been hungry for. * Racquel Marie, award-winning author of Ophelia After All * Castellanos' enticing descriptions will have you craving Cuban food and passion in equal measure! Guava and Grudges tenderly portrays the guilt children of the diaspora battle as they grapple with the sacrifices their parents made to secure a brighter future. A heartwarming coming-of-age about falling in love with a future chosen rather than a future imposed by others. * Vanessa Montalban, author of A Tall Dark Trouble * Platters of mouthwatering desserts and large scoops of heartwarming romance will quench any foodie and rom-com readers cravings, but Guava and Grudges thoughtful pairing of honoring familial legacy with learning how to let gowell, thats the guava icing on top. * Jessica Parra, author of Rubi Ramoss Recipe For Success and The Quince Project * Guava and Grudges made me laugh, swoon, and desperately wish for one of Ana Marias dreamy desserts. A delectable blend of star-crossed love, culture, and community that reads like a classic YA romance in all the best ways while feeling entirely fresh. I devoured it! * Nina Moreno, author of Dont Date Rosa Santos and Our Way Back to Always * Castellanos crafts a sweet, delicious story that thoughtfully turns immigrant-parent stereotypes on their head and rightfully notes that 'sometimes letting something go is the only way forward.' * Booklist, starred review * The perfect combination of food, romance, and treachery. [ R]omantics and foodies will clamor for this debut. * School Library Journal * A sweet and delectable love story. * Kirkus Reviews *