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ruby_99's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
sharont_2024's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I really enjoyed this book. Initially it seemed like it would be a straightforward teen romance but it turned out to be so much more. It was really well written & a great insight of what it is like to be a second generation Vietnamese/American & the challenges that come with parental expectation. The characters were intelligent & sweet, a feel good book.
libbysbooks_'s review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this one. It was everything you’d want from a modern day Romeo and Juliet. It was adorable and funny and I loved the inclusion of the Vietnamese language throughout. The characters were fun and likeable and I loved the ending.
zee_06's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
bookishrealm's review against another edition
4.0
Check out my full video review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZzNjPkPv3Q
talasi's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
celinecra's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Very average read but I enjoyed it when cycling home
rachelleeva's review against another edition
1.0
Listen I tried my best but I just couldn't. I got bored easily, maybe next time I will pick this up. Maybe...
peytonm's review against another edition
5.0
As a YA romcom, this gets 5 stars! I enjoyed Bao and Linh and their star-crossed relationship so much! The high school newspaper giving them restaurant reviews was such a great plot point. I liked their relationship and their friends. The complicated family drama was interesting too.