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soysauce22's review
emotional
funny
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
I really liked the two main characters together, they had a silly meet cute and Dylan being so obvious to how much Theo liked him from the beginning is so me. Theo was so thoughtful and they were both so sweet with each other’s family and had better communication for a YA romance book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Racism and Xenophobia
ceridwen33's review
funny
hopeful
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent
cicizzy's review
- Loveable characters? No
1.5
Fair waning the cover makes it look like they are adults but they are 17 year old boys. That took me by surprise but to be fair I could have read the summary. Unfortunately that also meant the characters acted very immature. It is in character but I‘m generally not a fan of reading about immature idiots making stupid decision. And a lot of the side characters are one dimensional assholes. So that didn’t make it better.
The book started out with one of my least favorite tropes:
- Cheating is cool as long as the other person is hot.
Yes it turns out that potential love interest wasn’t dating someone but neither Megan nor Dylan had a problem with flirting when they believed Theo was in a relationship…
I’ve read a lot of fake dating tropes and owing someone a lot of money is always going to be one of the worst reasons to fake date in my opinion. I disliked Theo from the start (yes I judge people by their friends) and he never became more likable to me.
There were a lot of (complex) problems and a lot of very easily and imminent solutions to all those problems. If all problems are easily solved immediately why were they part of the book in the first place? The interesting thing about problems is how they limit people or how people struggle to overcome them, not to see them solved the minute they come up.
So all in all the cover was the best thing about this book for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
imbobin's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Very cute. If you like Love Simon and reading about the queer Asian Diaspora Experience without The Traumas™️ like homophobia and emotional neglect this is for you (or the teen in your life).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
Minor: Dementia and Car accident
pirat314's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
kelsreadsthings's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
this was a cute and cheesy read, perfect for the YA crowd. it felt a little juvenile at times but i really enjoyed the story and this book is very well written for a debut. i felt like i learned a lot about singaporean/chinese culture through these characters. if you're a foodie, this is a good book for you!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
winglesswarrior's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
stacy837's review
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Car accident
_fathimanourin1234_'s review
emotional
funny
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? N/A
5.0
I absolutely adore this book. Really, I love this book.
After reading a thriller book, I wanted a cozy, sweet and cute romance book, and now I found it. This is actually a 6★ read for me. This will be my all time favourite book. If there is any other books written by this author, I want to read them.
I don't know how to say goodbye to the characters. Theo and Dylan, their love is so cute. Theo is a gentleman. There are glimpses of such a great moments between Theo and Dylan. There are some incidents that tells us how loyal and loving Theo is to Dylan.
And also the other characters, Aunt Jade, Megan, Tim, Clover (their adorable little dog), Bernard, Terri. All of these characters are my favourites. There are some characters that are Hateable.
The story is so interesting. There are so many things that describes cooking, about chinese culuture and stories and so many interesting things too.
I loved this book. And I can't get this book out of my head. Theo and Dylan will live in my heart forever.
While reading this book, it felt home to me. I thought of myself as a part of their family.
I looooovvvveeee thisss book ❤️❤️
After reading a thriller book, I wanted a cozy, sweet and cute romance book, and now I found it. This is actually a 6★ read for me. This will be my all time favourite book. If there is any other books written by this author, I want to read them.
I don't know how to say goodbye to the characters. Theo and Dylan, their love is so cute. Theo is a gentleman. There are glimpses of such a great moments between Theo and Dylan. There are some incidents that tells us how loyal and loving Theo is to Dylan.
And also the other characters, Aunt Jade, Megan, Tim, Clover (their adorable little dog), Bernard, Terri. All of these characters are my favourites. There are some characters that are Hateable.
The story is so interesting. There are so many things that describes cooking, about chinese culuture and stories and so many interesting things too.
I loved this book. And I can't get this book out of my head. Theo and Dylan will live in my heart forever.
While reading this book, it felt home to me. I thought of myself as a part of their family.
I looooovvvveeee thisss book ❤️❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent