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notapenguin's review

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adventurous challenging hopeful fast-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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shelbybelby's review

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.75

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alizirrah's review

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I do really like the idea behind this book (young actors fighting for better treatment and queer representation in the South Korean entertainment industry, specifically K-dramas), although things get wrapped up a little too neatly to be believable. Similar to the author's first novel, I'll Be the One, this is mostly fluffy wish fulfillment overlaid with a social justice theme that comes off a bit heavy-handed at times. That isn't totally a bad thing, and it might even work for a reader that is in the 12-16 year old age range.

The characters didn't feel as fully fleshed out as I'd like, which I am not sure how much of that has to do with it being YA. I chuckled at one or two cute moments, when a spark of irreverent silly humor shone through that I wished there was more of.

Despite the fact that it really didn't work for me, I'm still giving this book 3 stars because I may just need to accept that while some of them do have really interesting premises, a lot of modern YA is going to feel too young and lack depth for me. (There was a line at one point where the main character mentioned that she was 5 years old when Game of Thrones first aired, so she "never got around to watching it" and I just about crumbled into dust on the spot.)

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stuckinatimeloop's review against another edition

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3.5

loved the plot but no chemistry between the characters which is a shame because it could've been perfect

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walrus420's review against another edition

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Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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caidyn's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-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? No

4.5

Overall, a very cute read. It was pretty angst free and I loved the nod to I'll Be the One.

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lynnlovegreen's review

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emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

Loved this second YA novel by Lyla Lee! When Hanna lands a leading role in a K-drama, she also ends up in a fake relationship with Bryan, her partner and K-pop sensation. Then her old school buddy Minjee is cast as the third side of a love triangle. It gets even more complicated when Hanna and Minjee fall for each other.⁠

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