shebarelyreads 's review for:

A Bánh Mì for Two by Trinity Nguyen

4.75

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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This was a heartwarming story about familial history, the struggles with identity, grief, the nuances of migration and most of all love. This book was not only an excellent YA  romance but it was also ver  informative. I was reintroduced to a history I only knew a small bit about and also exposed to the rich culture of Saigon and it's street food. It was very eye-opening to see the different perspectives of these characters as Vietnamese people. 
The theme of love was greatly interwoven within this story. We explored self-love, romantic love, familial love and the love one feels for a place they call home or have come to adore. Overall it was a very thought provoking story 4.75⭐️