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bookfortbuilder's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship
bookedandbusy's review against another edition
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? No
5.0
I loved this book! It was a cute, lighthearted romance and I loved the characters and relationships. The concept that opposites do, in fact, attract was fun and added a nice touch to the story!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
alexutzu'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
If you are in the mood for romance books (this rarely happens to me), this is a good one that blends some nice relationship building with cultural elements, while also being rather cute and without spicy content.
😍 The good:
The discussions about traditions related to life, love and death, as well as some of the heavier topics and quotes were a great addition. The character development was interesting to follow and somewhat wholesome, while the story had some plot twists that made me want to read more.
😅 The not-so-good:
The romance side was obviously rather predictable and overly cheesy, though this is a characteristic of the genre. The female main character didn't have the best personality out there though, being overly paranoid and competitive, judging her love interest quite a lot. The book also dragged at times, as the middle part was not that interesting and many things were crammed in the end, but my interest was already lower until I got to that point. The narrator was not the best out there either.
😍 The good:
The discussions about traditions related to life, love and death, as well as some of the heavier topics and quotes were a great addition. The character development was interesting to follow and somewhat wholesome, while the story had some plot twists that made me want to read more.
😅 The not-so-good:
The romance side was obviously rather predictable and overly cheesy, though this is a characteristic of the genre. The female main character didn't have the best personality out there though, being overly paranoid and competitive, judging her love interest quite a lot. The book also dragged at times, as the middle part was not that interesting and many things were crammed in the end, but my interest was already lower until I got to that point. The narrator was not the best out there either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Racism
lportilla's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
carolineinthecardigan's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
I loved this book!! The characters were fun, the banter was great, and I loved learning more about the Chinese Zodiac. The relationship between Olivia and her Pó Po was so sweet, as was Pó Po’s tie in with Bennett. I also very much enjoyed the narrator - she did a great job!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
emilyreadstoomuch's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
are you freakin KIDDING ME!!!!!!!!!!! it was so much fun to learn about chinese zodiacs. somehow the author did miscommunication RIGHT. love some corporate espionage. LUVVVVV when you can tell how much the MMC wants the FMC even in single pov. GAH how lucky am i to have found a favorite book on the 5th day of 2024!!!!!!! starting my 24 of 2024 early i guess
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Death of parent and Death
blakeandbooks's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Grief, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Death
amberinpieces's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Infidelity, and Death
vj_thompson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.5
There things I loved about the story and there were things that I didn’t. The plot focused too much about the zodiac meanings that it took away from the love story. Lunar Love is cringy, cute, and rom-com-like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship
thenovelmaura's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Having read most of this book from the comfort of a lounge chair, I can confidently say Lunar Love is an excellent beach read. I flew through it and now have a soft spot in my heart for Liv, Bennett, and their friends and families. A few things I enjoyed:
- Thoughtful biracial representation (both leads are Chinese and white)
- So much information about the lunar horoscope
- Minimal steam kept the focus on the leads' emotional connection
- Delicious descriptions of food and baking
- The sweetest grandmother/granddaughter relationship between Liv and her Pó Po
- Nuanced discussion on sticking with traditions versus reinventing them to keep them alive
It was definitely repetitive at times and I think the reasoning for the leads not getting together was drawn out for too long. Fortunately, the aforementioned strengths made up for this, and I ended up filled with warm fuzzies at the end of the story. I look forward to reading Kung Jessen's second book when it comes out next year!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent