Well, after some tense nail biting, the reviews are starting to trickle in for The Mixtape to My Life. And they are so heartwarming to see. I’m glad that people are enjoying Justin’s story, and are finding Mixtape an enjoyable escape in these rough times. Here’s just a sample of some of the kind words some reviewers have said:
“The Mixtape to My Life is the consummate summer read even if you’ve not been a young adult for some time now. Seventeen-year-old Justin Ortega has to be one of my all-time favorite coming of age characters.” Readers’ Favorite
“Alongside a compelling cast of multifaceted characters, vividly accurate portrayals of a teen’s struggles with his sexual identity make for a compelling coming-of-age tale. This offbeat romance is sure to delight YA readers.” – The Prairies Book Reviews
“The characters are well-developed and the couplings are sweet and believable.” Kinzie Things
“What a cute and wholesome coming of age story!…. I laughed, I teared up and I overall had an enjoyable reading experience. I can’t wait to see what else Jake Martinez writes.” – Goodreads Review
“This book will always be a true favorite of mine and one I can’t recommend enough!” – Goodreads Review
“Guess what? I needed to read this book right now. I needed something to sweep me away from our crazy world happenings. “Mixtape to my Life” had me invested very early on.” – Netgalley Review
The Mixtape to My Life is now available for pre-order in the following places:
The paperback will be available closer to the release date, which is March 27th. Happy reading everyone!
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