A review by callanisreading
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

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? Yes

4.0

Khai is avoiding relationships because he thinks his autism renders him incapable of emotions; determined to prove him wrong, Khai's mother searches for a bride on his behalf. Enter Esme, a woman living in Vietnam and in need of a good job, who agrees to come to America to seduce Khai. When they finally meet, Esme and Khai confront their misconceptions about each other, themselves, and how to love in this tender romance that shows anyone is capable of love.