A review by ronnieb
Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

3.5

This was a cute story and the chemistry between Theo and Dylan was pretty adorable. I also thought the exploration of grief and the fear of losing someone was tied into the narrative in a simple but effective way for a young audience. I did feel like the book was a little over the top at some points and dove into the melodrama. While the relationship was cute it felt like it moved super fast and the plot surrounding the money issues was a tad uncomfortable. Overall the characterization was strong and you got a sense of the characters and what their life was like before coming together.
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