Reviews

The Stand-In by Lily Chu

mxemma's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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

sablondell's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

mugswrites2000's review against another edition

fast-paced

5.0

color_girl's review against another edition

4.0

I liked this book! I think it’s a cutesy story with a predictable storyline, just what I needed!

amyreadsandsails's review against another edition

5.0

MF - contemporary romance - biracial Chinese author - biracial Chinese/German FMC and Chinese MMC - steam: fade to black - pov first single - celebrity - child free - class gap (wealthy MMC) - mental health rep - found family - mistaken identity - 5 stars.

I really enjoyed this unique take on a false identity - the heroine looks just like a very famous Chinese actress who is having a mental health crises and needs to take a break. The actress hires the FMC to be seen on social outings as her and therefore the FMC has to spend a lot of time with the MMC - the actress's best friend.

I loved the mental health rep - the FMC opens up to the actress about her own depression and medication, and there's a lot of talk about how mental health isn't talked about in Chinese culture. The FMC is biracial and addresses a lot of issues surrounding that.

The tension between the two MCs was great and I really enjoyed the plot twist.

pc2207's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

rileyaurora83's review

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

4.5

lapon's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

3.75

Fun book with lots of aspirational "lifestyle" scenes - great for living vicariously.
I think the friendship content was maybe stronger than the romance

in particular I'm not convinced by the final act break-up.

bookscouplem's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

fbroom's review against another edition

3.0

It was okay. I listen to audio books at night right now and this one was entertaining enough.