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gethiggiewithit's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the writing style and the characters but it’s not the type of short story I like— I like romances to be a little more flushed out
sciyuri's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
drewett's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
luisvilla's review against another edition
4.0
A cute little novella, told in the style of the diary of the main character. Not surprisingly, given these restrictions, only the main character has any depth, but this Malaysian young woman transplanted into 1920s London is fun: you'd enjoy having a bit of tea with her. Like tea, this is not a substitute for a real book, but fun as a palate cleanser between more serious reads.
readingwithhippos's review against another edition
4.0
I’m back on the novella train. They’re quick and fun and often super cheap (there’s a joke there, but I’m going to leave it alone)--perfect pandemic reading. The Perilous Life of Jade Yeo is one of the quirkiest books I’ve read in a while--not exactly a romance, maybe, but a fun, kind of rompy story of a young woman finding her way in 1920s Britain. It’s told in a series of diary entries chronicling Jade’s romantic conquests, burgeoning writing career, and search for love and fulfillment. There are tons of funny one-liners that had me snorting; Cho has a whimsical way with words. A frothy little dessert of a book.
mitabird's review
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? Yes
4.0
gimosc's review
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
3.5
sillypunk's review against another edition
5.0
I want to be Jade’s friend: https://blogendorff.com/2019/07/26/the-perilous-life-of-jade-yeo/
ssung's review against another edition
4.0
oh that was adorableeeeeee
this jade girl has a very sensible mindset: "I wouldn't like to marry Mr. Darcy, would you? Fancy calling your husband Fitzwilliam for all eternity. It would be so awkward in the bedroom."
this jade girl has a very sensible mindset: "I wouldn't like to marry Mr. Darcy, would you? Fancy calling your husband Fitzwilliam for all eternity. It would be so awkward in the bedroom."