A review by smolhousewitch
Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee

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

3.0

While this is YA, this book is held back by not truly wrestling with the conflicts it sets up, instead going for almost cartoonish set ups that are resolved with no lasting consequences (WHY is Theo still friends with Adrian??). However, this was cute and I loved the great food descriptions + exploration of cultural diaspora through food.