Reviews

This Time it's Real by Ann Liang

everyrkive's review against another edition

5.0

comforted me in so many ways i didnt know i needed rn :( i love every word and every second i read this book /crying/

ann liang really has this writing technique that just gets u.

longbeachyreads's review against another edition

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.5

Fun YA book of the "fake romance" flavor set in Beijing. I liked that Eliza's baggage (what is keeping her from love) stemmed from moving frequently and losing relationships, though I'm not sure why, since it's not an uncommon one. Maybe it's because it really felt multi-dimensional and surfaced in several ways, such as not fitting in, feeling like she doesn't have a home, and worrying about the growing distance between her and her BFF from before.

I am adding more of Ann Liang's books to my TBR!

neefahslibrary's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I wish it was real🥲

eunicez's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.5

traceyqchen's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-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

carcooky's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

rxibbon's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

meganforseth's review against another edition

4.0

I've been caught red-handed if the act being caught is enjoying YA rom-coms. Put me away for life, officer!! I only wish that Eliza got to interact with her extended family more and talk more about her relationship with Beijing.

_jasmin_'s review against another edition

4.0

4.5⭐
this HIT

celestialpursuits's review against another edition

3.0

I love any of Ann’s work, but this has got to be her weakest work I’ve read of so far.