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graciffer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This had me kicking my feet, giggling, crying, and there was an audible “shut UP” from me at a certain sweet moment - you’ll know when you get there.
Insta love isn’t always my jam, but this was just too good. Perfect balance of drama, heart melting, and happy moments. The way the story discusses grief and remembrance was also top notch. All around beautiful story.
Insta love isn’t always my jam, but this was just too good. Perfect balance of drama, heart melting, and happy moments. The way the story discusses grief and remembrance was also top notch. All around beautiful story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, and Alcoholism
Minor: Bullying and War
legalplanner's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Fake dating, close family, and walking through grief--this was everything I didn't know I needed.
Dylan was the kind of character that made me laugh and smile as I read his shenanigans, for lack of better phrase. I also found myself smiling at the scencerity of Theo toward Dylan once they met. I think that their dynamic was a great opposites attract. We were given not only socio economic difference between them, but also familial differences between them. I loved that Dylan appreciated his family so much and wanted them to be happy and would do anything for them and how that in turn inspired Theo.
I really enjoyed that the title played into this so much. The fake dating and finding out more about Theo's heritage that was lost to him through mooncakes was wonderfully done. Nothing about this felt like it was following a perfect timeline. There were many different twists and turns that occurred and made me laugh and smile about their character.
I will say, I spent the last 50 pages crying when I didn't think I would at all. Lee had me literally wiping away allegator tears because I was so torn up about Dyl and Theo as well as how everything was going to wrap up. I cannot recommend this quick read enough.
Dylan was the kind of character that made me laugh and smile as I read his shenanigans, for lack of better phrase. I also found myself smiling at the scencerity of Theo toward Dylan once they met. I think that their dynamic was a great opposites attract. We were given not only socio economic difference between them, but also familial differences between them. I loved that Dylan appreciated his family so much and wanted them to be happy and would do anything for them and how that in turn inspired Theo.
I really enjoyed that the title played into this so much. The fake dating and finding out more about Theo's heritage that was lost to him through mooncakes was wonderfully done. Nothing about this felt like it was following a perfect timeline. There were many different twists and turns that occurred and made me laugh and smile about their character.
I will say, I spent the last 50 pages crying when I didn't think I would at all. Lee had me literally wiping away allegator tears because I was so torn up about Dyl and Theo as well as how everything was going to wrap up. I cannot recommend this quick read enough.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death of parent, and Classism
oddlyghoul's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Classism
Moderate: Racism and Dementia
Minor: Bullying
sarahsthoughtsonbooks's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Received complimentary copy from the publisher.
While I enjoyed the book, this is definitely written for the YA audience in mind, as adults will need to suspend disbelief. A lot of things move quickly.
While I enjoyed the book, this is definitely written for the YA audience in mind, as adults will need to suspend disbelief. A lot of things move quickly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol, Classism, Dementia, Car accident, Grief, and Bullying
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