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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Kwan did it again! A little more soap opera dramatic this time but I loved that we got to see characters from the last book plus some new wild crazy rich Asians.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Without Rachel and Nick as the central focus (argue with me all you want; they definitely aren't the main focus anymore) this book just feels like a bunch of random vignettes instead of a cohesive narrative. And those vignettes aren't particularly interesting like in book one, the historical and societal insight felt very superficial which is hilariously ironic. The millennial humor also got on my nerves a bit after a while.
loved how they didn't focus too much on the romance
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Racism, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Medical content, Kidnapping, Car accident, Toxic friendship, Classism
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Not a big fan of this one, wanted more of Astrid and Charlie, and Nick and Rachel and less of everyone else. But I did love Carlton!
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Very good and enriching read. Learned more and more about Asia’s culture and society! Just as good as the first book.