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Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I've been a Kevin Kwan fan for years & the Crazy Rich Asian series is one of my favorites! This book follows Rufus, the son of an English earl and former model from Hong Kong, and his best friend since childhood, Eden Tong, as they navigate several weddings, the antics of the wildly rich, and the potential financial downfall of generational wealth that may require Rufus to marry heiress Martha Dung to save his family's legacy. I enjoyed the various settings this book explored and the trademark Keven Kwan humor (there was even a very funny reference to Sima Auntie #iykyk). The vibes were definitely similar to Crazy Rich Asians while explore a new plot that contained elements of mystery which added a great layer to the plot. For all the Crazy Rich Asians & Keven Kwan fans, this book is definitely for us! Highly recommend & the perfect read for AAPI Heritage month! 
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