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If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So

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jeodal's review against another edition

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not in the mood lawl

andrealianne's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

4.5

i loved these characters and all the premises within the story— online and irl friendships and crushes, queer coming of age, fandom and a comic book shop, grandmother relationship, a hunt for a long lost elder, lots of amazing food…
there was a lot going on but that did feel so true to life. some of the dialogue felt unnecessary or forced, but goddamn was this book the SWEETEST THING.

laurenhovde's review against another edition

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3.0

I liked this book but ultimately didn’t feel the LOVE I know I can have for a book like this.

My favorite character relationships were between Elsie and Po Po. The complicated nature of familial relationships across generations and different experiences of culture felt extremely raw.

However, the romantic plots of the book left me wanting something more. There were almost too many and I felt like my head was spinning between the characters.

fjalar's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

somftlesbian's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

such a cute read!! deffo would be suited for younger audiences as it is a YA novel! i wish i had this kind of literature growing up with queer asian girls, but i still enjoyed it despite being older now :)))