A review by wngwendy
My Friend from Raffles City by C.S. Chan

emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was an enjoyable read. I really liked the setting in Singapore, and it really made me want to visit. The plot was interesting, and I loved the 'love potion' part of the story. The Love story is very cute, but it felt very insta-lovey in the beginning.

As a Asian-European women, I relate a lot with feeling like an outsider within Asian cultures. (Not that Lindsay is asian, but I related a lot to the estrangement that she felt). I would definitely recommend this to people who want to read more contemporary books set in Asia.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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