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Fake Dates and Mooncakes
by Sher Lee
“Our worlds are as far apart as the sun and the moon.”
“They align every now and then,” Aunt Jade points out.
“Eclipses are pretty memorable.”
Last year was my introduction to Sher Lee when I received an ARC of her debut historical fantasy Legend of the White Snake, there is a review further down, so I won’t get into that. It did make me want to see what her contemporary romance was like since I had been told good things.
Sher Lee did not disappoint me this time either. For the people saying this was insta-love, I personally didn’t think it was. I can see why it was possibly perceived that way as they did have an initial attraction to each other, but they were not in love, nor did it suggest that was the case. It did however showcase that butterfly, tingly feeling you get when you are a teenager (or anyone) with a crush. The stark contrast between a supportive family network and less than so for the two MMCs, with the main drama coming from one side in particular. I could have done with the “bestie” Adrian and more of Megan.
Sher does an amazing job of weaving Chinese culture and Eastern values throughout the story, and the food descriptions will make you hungry. Please don’t go into this on na empty stomach.
The main reason it lost a star was because although both of the MMCs had dealt with similar grief which gave them something common to bond over. This felt like it was glossed over a little rather than explored which it could have been.
It was like a BL “Crazy Rich Asians” (mentioned in the book), and overall a cute, light-hearted read. as such If you enjoy those types of books this is a win for sure.
What to expect
~One bed
~Fake dating
~Single POV
~Rich x poor
~Insta crush
“They align every now and then,” Aunt Jade points out.
“Eclipses are pretty memorable.”
Last year was my introduction to Sher Lee when I received an ARC of her debut historical fantasy Legend of the White Snake, there is a review further down, so I won’t get into that. It did make me want to see what her contemporary romance was like since I had been told good things.
Sher Lee did not disappoint me this time either. For the people saying this was insta-love, I personally didn’t think it was. I can see why it was possibly perceived that way as they did have an initial attraction to each other, but they were not in love, nor did it suggest that was the case. It did however showcase that butterfly, tingly feeling you get when you are a teenager (or anyone) with a crush. The stark contrast between a supportive family network and less than so for the two MMCs, with the main drama coming from one side in particular. I could have done with the “bestie” Adrian and more of Megan.
Sher does an amazing job of weaving Chinese culture and Eastern values throughout the story, and the food descriptions will make you hungry. Please don’t go into this on na empty stomach.
The main reason it lost a star was because although both of the MMCs had dealt with similar grief which gave them something common to bond over. This felt like it was glossed over a little rather than explored which it could have been.
It was like a BL “Crazy Rich Asians” (mentioned in the book), and overall a cute, light-hearted read. as such If you enjoy those types of books this is a win for sure.
What to expect
~One bed
~Fake dating
~Single POV
~Rich x poor
~Insta crush