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A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
3.0
emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was so cute!! It was such an easy read because I could see myself so clearly in Linh, from her artistic tendencies to the way, she can’t hide her facial reactions. I was also here for how supportive was helping her achieve her dreams, although I wish she helped him a little bit more because he did so much for her. At the same time, I love when a man is so down bad for his woman. Definitely cried when he got Linh’s parents to show up to the art fair.

I also love the multigenerational aspect of it!! It reminded me of fortunes of Jaden women. Except fortunes portrays Orange County a lot better and more accurately (no one calls Bolsa “Bolsa Avenue”) extra points for the 7 leaves reference. I wish the twist at the end with Bao’s uncle and Linh’s aunt wasn’t so out of nowhere; both that plot line with Bao and Linh’s each had a nice buildup.