Reviews

The Comeback by Lily Chu

sowhitemocha's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lclately's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.0

emmas_reads_'s review against another edition

3.0

i thought the beginning & end (once they were FINALLY together

lilyhalecarlsen's review against another edition

3.0

3,5

jessreadseverything's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

tatorsonline's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

Overall: 3/5
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Characters: 3/5
Entertainment: 4/5
Plot: 3/5
Storytelling: 3/5
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Recommend: Yes
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*Minor Spoiler*
I found this book to be entertaining and an easy read.
I thought the budding romance between the lead characters was organic and well-paced, but the multiple break-ups were tiring. However, I thought their last reconciliation came together nicely.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Bullying

ceuran's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

mitskacir's review against another edition

4.0

I picked this up because I enjoyed Chu's first book, [b:The Stand-In|58341799|The Stand-In|Lily Chu|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1623692228l/58341799._SX50_.jpg|91480203], very much, and both were included in my Audible subscription. The audiobook narrator is the same, and she does a great job of giving the characters different voices and attitudes without every being over the top. I think this book really showed Chu growing as an author - The Comeback felt a lot longer, and spent a lot of time with a wider variety of issues beyond the typical romance and stardom tropes. Particularly I was interested in the racism that the main character faced in her workplace, although I was disappointed that she didn't get much of a "stick it to the boss" moment (her coworkers definitely never had to confront their racism). I actually learned a lot about KPop and I liked how Ariadne came to realize the meaning and artistry behind "just" pop music. Absolutely recommend, and not just because it's free on Audible.

rheanna_reads's review against another edition

funny 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? Yes

3.0

jkandaway's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0