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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
maejorlybookish's review against another edition
3.0
The songs in my mind while reading this alternated between "Lucky" by Britney Spears and "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane (though that's the super obvious one... not that the other isn't also). Right now I can't get the former out of my head.
Cute k-poppy fun. Apparently this is a loose retelling of Roman Holiday, the Audrey Hepburn movie, but since I have never seen it, I didn't catch any references. Still, it was cute, and talked a lot about food, of which I am a fan.
Cute k-poppy fun. Apparently this is a loose retelling of Roman Holiday, the Audrey Hepburn movie, but since I have never seen it, I didn't catch any references. Still, it was cute, and talked a lot about food, of which I am a fan.
wingedcreature's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked Somewhere Only We Know! I swear, Goo writes the cutest books, and this one was no exception.
I will say, it took me a while to get into it. Jack and Lucky both narrate, and I think that's why I had a hard time with the book at first. It was hard to get into each character, but as the book went on, I got more settled into things, and I ended up really enjoyed the story.
It happens over a pretty short period of time, and it's quite the adventure for both Jack and Lucky. There really isn't a lot of romance- it's more hinted at than anything else, and while father-daughter relationships are pretty important in her other books, it's not something we see in this book. It has the same feel as her other books but it doesn't have some of the same elements I've seen from her. Still, it was really fun and really cute, and I really liked seeing them explore Hong Kong together.
The Sun Is Also A Star is a pretty good read-alike for this one, in the sense that it's the one-day romance where they'll never see each other again...or find each other years later as adults. Even though we get an epilogue, and see what happens after the events of the book, part of me wonders how things worked for both Lucky and Jack. Romantically, of course, but also in their personal lives.
As for Jack and Lucky, I really liked Lucky but I was not a fan of Jack. I think having his perspective really hurt, because we see and know things Lucky does not. It made it really hard to like him and even though we see him change, it was really hard to get behind it knowing what we, as readers, know.
My Rating: 4 stars. I really liked it, and it's a cute book. I wasn't a fan of Jack, but I really liked Lucky. I also wish I had more to say about this book, but I don't. It's definitely worth reading, especially if you like K-Pop.
I will say, it took me a while to get into it. Jack and Lucky both narrate, and I think that's why I had a hard time with the book at first. It was hard to get into each character, but as the book went on, I got more settled into things, and I ended up really enjoyed the story.
It happens over a pretty short period of time, and it's quite the adventure for both Jack and Lucky. There really isn't a lot of romance- it's more hinted at than anything else, and while father-daughter relationships are pretty important in her other books, it's not something we see in this book. It has the same feel as her other books but it doesn't have some of the same elements I've seen from her. Still, it was really fun and really cute, and I really liked seeing them explore Hong Kong together.
The Sun Is Also A Star is a pretty good read-alike for this one, in the sense that it's the one-day romance where they'll never see each other again...or find each other years later as adults. Even though we get an epilogue, and see what happens after the events of the book, part of me wonders how things worked for both Lucky and Jack. Romantically, of course, but also in their personal lives.
As for Jack and Lucky, I really liked Lucky but I was not a fan of Jack. I think having his perspective really hurt, because we see and know things Lucky does not. It made it really hard to like him and even though we see him change, it was really hard to get behind it knowing what we, as readers, know.
My Rating: 4 stars. I really liked it, and it's a cute book. I wasn't a fan of Jack, but I really liked Lucky. I also wish I had more to say about this book, but I don't. It's definitely worth reading, especially if you like K-Pop.
watermelon_pepperoni's review
3.0
My favorite part of this book was Lucky. Like, I was on her side 1000% for her arc this book deserves a 4 starts easily.
Jack was actually more empathetic than I was warned to think. He was kinda a fuck but the narrative addresses it, and he's only a TRUE ass for a smaller portion of the book.
The romance tho...it was cute but I just can't say I like proclimations of love that are given so freely. So meh.
Jack was actually more empathetic than I was warned to think. He was kinda a fuck but the narrative addresses it, and he's only a TRUE ass for a smaller portion of the book.
The romance tho...it was cute but
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uh...declarations of love? After a year apart? They had chemistry, so I wasn't opposed to them dating but... Not my cup of tea, sorry! I can't blame the book tho, I mean, it's a romance.feebleabp's review
4.0
3.5. Cute! But I think I would have preferred a little less POV back-and-forth and I didn't realize going in that some of the relationship in the beginning would be so manipulative.
gileslibrarian6's review against another edition
4.0
Jack is a hustler-taking amateur photographs for tabloid magazines while sharing an apartment with his roommate in Hong Kong and interning at his dad's bank during his 'gap year.' Jack has always wanted to pursue photography but his upbringing leads him to believe it is not practical.
One day he runs into a lost, seeming drunken girl named Fern. Quickly, he learns that Fern isn't who she says she is but is K-Pop star, Lucky, who snuck out of her hotel room in pursuit of a hamburger after a grueling 15 stop tour. The two spend the night and more together. Jack thinks he's going to make his big break but what happens when he starts falling for Lucky instead?
Sweet story. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.
One day he runs into a lost, seeming drunken girl named Fern. Quickly, he learns that Fern isn't who she says she is but is K-Pop star, Lucky, who snuck out of her hotel room in pursuit of a hamburger after a grueling 15 stop tour. The two spend the night and more together. Jack thinks he's going to make his big break but what happens when he starts falling for Lucky instead?
Sweet story. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.
amirahishak's review
3.0
When I read the first few chapters, it reminded me of "The Sun is Also A Star". Honestly, I'm not a big fan of one-day romance. But I still decided to get reading. After all, this book an okay for me. A story of a Kpop artist, Lucky met with Jack a teenage boy who works with a tabloid, being a paparazzi exposing the scandal of artists'.
Although the romance between the two characters is kind of fast-paced I still love how the author mentioning life and dreams, doing things that want to do. Two teenagers find figuring things out that could make them happy.
Other than that, the plot itself is ordinary, it's a simple book with a simple storyline. Perfect for some light reading. There's nothing much that I can say.
Although the romance between the two characters is kind of fast-paced I still love how the author mentioning life and dreams, doing things that want to do. Two teenagers find figuring things out that could make them happy.
Other than that, the plot itself is ordinary, it's a simple book with a simple storyline. Perfect for some light reading. There's nothing much that I can say.
nahlareadss's review against another edition
4.0
Someone turns this book into a K-Drama or a movie now!!
Maureen Good never disappoints! This made me think of Notting Hill in the best way. The writing style was great, I also loved the depth of the characters and the plot in general. This book made me want to go visit Hong Kong and eat all the food!
Maureen Good never disappoints! This made me think of Notting Hill in the best way. The writing style was great, I also loved the depth of the characters and the plot in general. This book made me want to go visit Hong Kong and eat all the food!
fueledbyboba's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the book in the beginning, but the middle felt dragged on to me. I liked the premise of the K-pop world and how Lucky is restrained by her manager, record label, and feelings of insecurity and obligation. It talks about mental health as an API individual. I did feel like the romance part of meeting a stranger and just going along with him didn't fit someone who is so conditioned to be afraid of the media and afraid of disappointing adults in her life, but it's a book!