It’s good, not great like her other books.

Too self-deprecating is what I didn’t enjoy about this book. Otherwise, it’s still good.

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Hands Down

Waiting for this audiobook was pure ….. you an insert the word there.
I liked it but didn’t love it. Bianca is so indecisive and thinking she is this big burden, that was getting on my nerves even when Zac told her to stop that she didn’t.

What I did enjoy in this book was the family feel. How you cousin can totally be like your brother because your that close. Your sister feels more like your mother because again your that close. I loved how it all inter-locks.
We get guest appearances from past characters, which is always exciting to me.

Going into this book I knew it would be a slow burn it’s how this author writes but I wanted to feel more of the connection. Maybe on a re-listen I will feel it but I didn’t the first time around.

Ok now I enjoy Callie’s narration but I am wondering if we will ever see a different female narrator. Sometime the characters can sound the same. We get a variety of male narrators which is awesome so I wondered if we will ever have another female narrate Mariana Zapata’s books.

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Can't Stop Smiling!!

Gahhh!!! That was So worth the wait to come to audio! I can't even begin to remember how many times I replayed parts of this to hear CB say "darlin" or just listen to a part that made my heart flutter.

I had wanted "Big Texas'" story ever since I read Wall of Winnipeg and Mariana definitely made those years worth the wait as well. Zach and Bianca are probably in my top 5 book couples of all time. The new side characters gave me life just like all of MZ's other stories.

I honestly can't say enough good things about this book... except one more. I am crazy cheap with my audible credits, and I always save them when I know a favorite author is about to release. But since this dropped without notice after waiting for it, I actually paid out of pocket for this one - and I have ZERO regrets! (micdrop)

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Soooo repetitive

If I have to hear this girl say they used to be friends but haven’t seen each other in 10 years, or that her cousin was like her brother- I might scream. Like nothing happens. I’m 4 hours in and there is NO plot yet. I fell asleep while listening to it for 45 min, and I missed NOTHING.

I have had similar complaints about her previous books but not to this extent. I rarely do not finish a book - but I can’t stand the long, drawn out conversations in her head that repeats the same thing over and over.

And I’m not sure why this author has to make up organizations. NFO, Pictogram, Wetube or some nonsense like that, etc. Why make up these names? It might not be so irritating but she says “Pictogram” every few minutes.

And finally - quit your job! Why work as a part time receptionist for an abusive boss just so your friend can be lazy in her job search? Show some respect for yourself.

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whyyyyy the dual narration?!

the dual narration ruined this audiobook unfortunately. why change whats not broken? 😩
callie dalton did a great job solo on the others. please please make this a once off.

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This Author! Amazing

Mariana has become my favorit author. I absolutely adore how she writes.
Slow burners at it's best. She is just one of a kind. If you have not listened to Marian before, I highly recommend that you do.
She makes you feel everything.
My top 4
1. The Wall of Winnipeg and Me
2. Hands Down
3. From Lukov With love
4. Kulti

One word: AMAZING
With love from Sweden :D

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Another one!

I love Zapata books so much! she tells great heart grabbers. And the guys are always the best! My only thought is how much the women always put up with, so many times Bianca was disrespected and just smiled on and I could NEVER, I don't think I know anyone that would EVER put up with such BS. But i feel so much for them😭

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Can’t wait to listen to it again!

I feel like I waited a lifetime for the audiobook to come out. It was worth the wait. Mariana is amazing, per usual!

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Hands Down

It is like all of Mariana’s other stories. But it made me smile to hear my granddaddy nickname for me in a book

Mariana Zapata is my favorite writer "Hands Down"

Mariana Zapata is fantastic. Love her writing style. You fall in love with her characters every single time.