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tsundoku_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was really cute. I liked seeing how Bao and Linh fought for each other despite their families' rivalry. The reveal of the true cause of their rivalry was interesting and not was I was expecting. I also like the way each character's passion like painting and writing was described. I'd recommend this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
rodes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
Moderate: Grief
Minor: War and Death
samone2's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
Moderate: Death, Grief, and War
vanessa201293's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a fast-pace fun read about two young Vietnamese kids whose families don't get along. It was over too quick but definitely a heartwarming story about mending the past, finding who you are, and falling in love with someone you’ve known of but never said a word to all your life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia
vyxbui's review
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Xenophobia, and War
kikeen26's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Racism, Death, War, Grief, and Classism
zoepagereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A modern day retelling of Romeo and Juliet but with two children of Vietnamese immigrants with rival restaurants?? Honestly, I kind of just bought this for the food descriptions (I was not disappointed). This was a very cute read with good characters and plot. It was especially good for a debut novel (I never would have guessed!).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: Grief and Death
bookswithjess's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It was a little slow and repetitive. I feel like Le could have cut a few chapters out and got to the plot a bit quicker!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Death, and Xenophobia
Minor: Grief
lainiereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
SO CUTE!!! definitely recommend for an adorable romance and a powerful story about family (it’s so sweet i love it)
also Chef Lé and Saffron are the best characters i want to be their best friends.
also Chef Lé and Saffron are the best characters i want to be their best friends.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Cultural appropriation and Death