A review by evelynyle_88
Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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? No

5.0

What a fun ride reading this cute and funny book! Fake Dates and Mooncakes brings my feels of giddy and all smiey faces. I love this book so much. I love Theo and Dylan. I love Tim. I love Aunt Jade, Aunt Malia and Aunt Catherine. I love Megan. I love Clover, the corgi. Much of all, I FREAKING LOVE TERRI.

Yeah, she maybe has issues... but, I tried to understand herself and why she became like that. After all, I love in the end that she turns out to be a better person after rehab. Plus, the mooncakes making and the authentic feels about being Indonesian; as a part of Asians country when some cuisines and culinary ingredients from my country, Indonesia... appeared and written in the book.

This is a simple book with a sweet romance like Heartstopper and a conflict like Crazy Rich Asians indeed. And I love how Theo finally choose Dylan over his domineering father, Malcolm Somers. He is adulting and I love that!

I applaud Sher Lee for bringing the Asian heritage to a work of fiction. This book for me isn't just about a cute romance, but also... find a way to win someone's heart. And the most important thing is... the knowledges from the Chinese (Singaporean) cuisines. I love learning Singaporean Chinese culture from their cuisines.

Thank you, Sher! This book is a 5⭐ worthy. Indeed! Literally sweet; just like the mooncakes.

 
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