A review by britt_zonnebloempit
If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I don't know what it is about books written in the present tense, but they just feel SO awkward to me. Combined with a whiny Elsie (who makes some pretty weird decisions without her friend's consent), it made it difficult for me to get into the book at first, but the more the story came into being (and the more we got of Joan) the more I enjoyed it. 
I loved the bonding moment with her uncle! I loved the relationship with her family, and how most of their love seemed to revolve around food. 
Side note, the fanfiction parts were super relatable and I loved those!