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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
3.5 stars
My reading experience of this book was a bit odd. For around 200 pages of it, I wasn't particularly invested in what was going on. I wasn't hating the book, but it wasn't really doing it for me. Thankfully, the book eventually reeled me in, and I was sucked into wanting to keep reading.
I think one of the reasons I struggled to get into this book was because the relationship between the main characters was based on lies. Both of them were hiding things from each other and, although consciously I wasn't bothered by their secret-keeping, it must have been bugging me in the back of my head.
Ironically enough, I began to be more invested in the story once the characters kissed. Even though I'm not usually a big fan of relationships that develop quickly and where characters kiss quickly, the kiss in this book was somehow the catalyst to get me invested in the story. After that kiss, the chemistry between the characters just clicked into place and I felt more of that "will they/won't they" energy. That being said, this book still can read like insta-love. I usually get super annoyed by insta-love, but in this case I liked the characters enough that I didn't mind the insta-love.
Although the book was a bit insta-lovey and the ending ended up being super unbelievable, I still ended up loving the ending. It was hopeful and wholesome, and I ate it up. I felt ridiculously happy by the time I reached the last page.
Finally, I really liked how this book explored the world of k-pop and tried to expose some of its innermost workings. I thought it handled the topic really well. I enjoyed reading about a k-pop artist struggling to stay motivated in an industry manufactured to perfection. The resolution of that plot line was satisfying.
In general, this book took me a long time to get into, but, overall, I enjoyed it. It was more unbelievable than most stories, but I had a good time reading it. That has to count for something!
My reading experience of this book was a bit odd. For around 200 pages of it, I wasn't particularly invested in what was going on. I wasn't hating the book, but it wasn't really doing it for me. Thankfully, the book eventually reeled me in, and I was sucked into wanting to keep reading.
I think one of the reasons I struggled to get into this book was because the relationship between the main characters was based on lies. Both of them were hiding things from each other and, although consciously I wasn't bothered by their secret-keeping, it must have been bugging me in the back of my head.
Ironically enough, I began to be more invested in the story once the characters kissed. Even though I'm not usually a big fan of relationships that develop quickly and where characters kiss quickly, the kiss in this book was somehow the catalyst to get me invested in the story. After that kiss, the chemistry between the characters just clicked into place and I felt more of that "will they/won't they" energy. That being said, this book still can read like insta-love. I usually get super annoyed by insta-love, but in this case I liked the characters enough that I didn't mind the insta-love.
Although the book was a bit insta-lovey and the ending ended up being super unbelievable, I still ended up loving the ending. It was hopeful and wholesome, and I ate it up. I felt ridiculously happy by the time I reached the last page.
Finally, I really liked how this book explored the world of k-pop and tried to expose some of its innermost workings. I thought it handled the topic really well. I enjoyed reading about a k-pop artist struggling to stay motivated in an industry manufactured to perfection. The resolution of that plot line was satisfying.
In general, this book took me a long time to get into, but, overall, I enjoyed it. It was more unbelievable than most stories, but I had a good time reading it. That has to count for something!
I loved the diversity of the characters and the fact that this takes place in Hong Kong, but unfortunately this one wasn't for me. I don't think this is by any means a bad book and I wanted to like this so badly. Also, based on my vague memory of the movie, Roman Holiday, this basically follows the same plot. Instead of a princess wanting a "normal" day, we follow a K-POP star.
There are some parts of this that are funny, but it feels very ~insta lovey~. I am one of those people who can get behind a one day romance, Just One Day & The Sun is Also a Star are some of my favorites. But, despite having a few cute moments, I was not shipping the main characters and did not care about their journeys. Honestly, I feel like all they do is eat (which makes me want to go to HK and eat) and talk.
I think this book has a target audience, but sadly that was not me.
*Thank you to NetGalley & the Publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review*
There are some parts of this that are funny, but it feels very ~insta lovey~. I am one of those people who can get behind a one day romance, Just One Day & The Sun is Also a Star are some of my favorites. But, despite having a few cute moments, I was not shipping the main characters and did not care about their journeys. Honestly, I feel like all they do is eat (which makes me want to go to HK and eat) and talk.
I think this book has a target audience, but sadly that was not me.
*Thank you to NetGalley & the Publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review*
So cute. And love the empowering find your passion message throughout.
Lucky has realized her dreams of becoming a kpop star, but something seems to be missing. Jack is taking a gap year, working an internship he hates at a bank and taking pictures of celebrities caught in scandals on the side for a gossip publication.
When Lucky sneaks out of her hotel to get a hamburger, Jack happens to be there. He doesn't know who she is, but when he finds out, he knows that spending time with her can be his big break. He ushers her around Hong Kong, being careful to not alert anyone of her identity and sneakily taking candid photos.
They fall for each other, drama ensues when Lucky finds out about Jack's plan. It was cute, but predictable.
When Lucky sneaks out of her hotel to get a hamburger, Jack happens to be there. He doesn't know who she is, but when he finds out, he knows that spending time with her can be his big break. He ushers her around Hong Kong, being careful to not alert anyone of her identity and sneakily taking candid photos.
They fall for each other, drama ensues when Lucky finds out about Jack's plan. It was cute, but predictable.
I just couldn't get behind the romance on this one. It had its moments, but not liking one of the major plot centers definitely impacts my enjoyment of the book.
I know that this is not the perfect book, but I did not find anything wrong with it and really enjoyed it (maybe it was just the right book at the right time), so 5 stars!
Not sure I was liking where this book was going st first but ended up really loving it, especially the female lead Lucky. She is just incredible!
I’m forever a fan of Maurene Goo. Her characters, wit, and detailed settings never let me down. I, personally, have no real interest in or knowledge about K-pop; however, I trusted that Goo would give me a good story, and this book did not disappoint.
Cute, fun read! Although a LOT of it was just conversations between the two main characters throughout the course of one day, which got a little old. Reminded me of "The Sun is Also a Star" in that respect. But yeah! Harmless, breezy fun.