A review by cortanasreadingnook
A Bingsu for Two by Sujin Witherspoon

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-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

 I was provided a complimentary copy through NetGalley by Union Square & Co. in exchange for my honest review. I’m so excited for Bingsu for Two to hit the shelves on January 14, 2025! 

Perfect for fans of Better Than The Movies and Fake Dates & Mooncakes, Sujin Witherspoon’s debut in the YA romcom universe is a delectable, adorable romance comedy between a grumpy goth girl and an adorable loser teaming up to save a family-owned Bingsu café from shutting down. What I loved about this book was how very lighthearted and hilarious it was. The yearning and the banter between the characters were something I cherished in every chapter. I could go on and on about this book for days and I will never get tired of saying how much I enjoyed this! The writer herself put so much love and appreciation of her heritage in the way she brought this book to life, and I could feel it in the moments between River, Sarang, and the rest of the crew. I also loved how she used Hangul to convey some words and phrases in this book (I got to use my Korean :D it was so fun). Lastly, as a child of immigrant parents, I always appreciate diaspora in literature, specifically those that highlight the experiences into shaping the way the characters navigate the story. I wholly recommend this tasty romcom! (I am not kidding with yall it was so so so good like perfectly cliché perfectly funny like yum I ate this entire thing up)
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