A review by meghanlew_
Chloe and the Kaishao Boys by Mae Coyiuto

emotional reflective 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

5.0

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Teen for providing an arc copy of this book.

OMG, THIS WAS SO CUTE! I think it captured the awkwardness of the teen years really well, and that dating during that time can be weird. While it was super cute, it was also heartfelt and captured the beauty of so many different types of relationships. 

I related to the main character Chloe so much. Being caught between two worlds and feeling like you have to make a decision is incredibly confusing. I loved that we got to see her journey with her family throughout the book. Coming from a Chinese family myself I saw so many similarities and in a way, for me, it felt like coming home. We also get to see her navigate her friendships as well as romantic relationships. What this book show is that there are so many different types of love and it always looks different depending on the person you are with. 

The romance was what made my heart swoon. I don’t even know how to describe it I just loved it. I also all the scenes with her family trying to set her up was so funny, and I couldn’t help but laugh. 

This book brought up so many different emotions and it showed just how complex and tricky balancing different types of relationships can be. 

Lastly, I enjoyed watching Chloe go on her journey regarding what she wanted to do with her life. While a side plot it was the thing I related to the most.