Description
10 tips to get over your crush
Book Summary
A contemporary romance novel that explores the complicated art of getting over a crush when the person in question is present in every aspect of your life. The protagonist faces a high-stakes romantic dilemma: her crush is, all at once, her best friend's ex, her ex's best friend, a fling that didn't end well, her best friend, her former rival, her coworker, and to top it all off, her boss. Through a personal diary and with a lighthearted tone, the narrator puts the advice from a website to the test in an attempt to forget her infatuation, offering the reader a story of entanglements, humor, and self-discovery.
What is it about?
The novel is presented as a first-person account of a woman who finds herself trapped in an impossible infatuation. Her crush isn't just one person, but rather accumulates multiple identities that turn any attempt to forget into an almost impossible mission. Following the ten tips from a specialized website, the protagonist tries to apply each one, from venting to rationalizing her feelings. However, the first nine fail miserably. The book is the chronicle of that failure, where the protagonist lists aloud the reasons why she should forget him, while the reader witnesses a comedy of sentimental entanglements that explores modern relationships, friendship, desire, and the difficulty of setting emotional boundaries when the heart and reason are in constant conflict.
Main themes
- Unrequited or complicated infatuation in professional and social settings.
- Friendship and its limits when romantic feelings interfere.
- The process of personal growth through humor and self-deprecation.
- Power dynamics at work (boss-employee) and their impact on emotional life.
- The search for practical advice to manage heartbreak and its real effectiveness.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of adult, contemporary romance who enjoy stories with authentic female leads, tangled situations, and a light yet emotionally deep tone. It is ideal for those looking for an entertaining read that reflects real-life romantic dilemmas, with doses of humor and complicity. It is also for those who appreciate office plots, complex love triangles, and reflections on how to move on from an impossible love.
What this book offers
- A realistic and funny take on the process of forgetting someone, far from magical solutions.
- A relatable protagonist thanks to her honesty and sense of humor.
- A plot of romantic entanglements that maintains the reader's interest and engagement.
- Reflections on friendship, love, and self-esteem in the context of contemporary relationships.
Technical data
- Author: SALVADOR VELEZ, MARTA
- Publisher: Mil Amores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ADULT AND CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC FICTION
- Collection: BACKLIST
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2023
- Number of pages: 282
- Weight: 392 g
Editorial review
A fresh proposal within the contemporary romance genre that bets on the originality of its premise: a crush who embodies all possible impossible relationships. The personal diary structure and the enumeration of the failed tips provide an agile and intimate pace, ideal for readers looking for a light story with a spark. The work connects with the real experience of anyone who has tried to forget someone by following generic advice, and it does so with authenticity and humor, without falling into excessive clichés. Recommended for those who want to laugh at their own romantic contradictions.