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Another charming and funny book from Jessica Kim (I loved that Sunny was Yumi Chung's cousin so we got a few mentions to Yumi in this one). At first I cringed a little with the lie-as-plot-point, because this always makes me personally super uncomfortable, but the more I read the book and got to know the characters and the situation, the more I empathized with and understood Sunny's reasons for doing what she did. This book gave a group of adults a lot to talk about and relate to, and I know that it will do the same for younger readers. The life lessons are not didactic but rather wrapped up in the captivating story and the humor, as Sunny figures out what a real friend looks like, and how to be a good friend as well. Also, there is an awesome grandma in this story, which is always fun.

krissareads's review against another edition

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funny inspiring fast-paced

Diverse cast of characters? Yes

bookishcb_21's review against another edition

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funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Sunny is just as much of a k-pop fanatic as me! She not only loves k-pop, but she loves dance and has a best friend that has been there for a lot. However, when these things mix, they don’t always see eye-to-eye. As Sunny has gotten older, her and her BFF are starting to drift apart. When Sunny gets the opportunity to join a dance team, she meets two new friends who are into the same interests as her (especially trying to get concert tickets to see their favorite k-pop group live). I could relate to a lot of the growing pains that comes with getting older, making new friends, and letting go to those who we aren’t as close with anymore. I really enjoyed the story and can’t wait to see more from Jessica Kim!

southern_librarian's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring 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

EpicFest 2024 author. This was such a fun read with so much heart. I loved it, and will be adding Jessica Kim's other books to my TBR.

heidithebee's review

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emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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