A review by anitalittlereading
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

It is SO GOOD!!! I smiled incredibly wide when I finished it. Though you start reading it as if it’s just a diverse version of a YA romance novel, it offers nuances and depth I wasn’t expecting—about how the children of immigrants and their parents may leave things unspoken, but still have things to say; about how hurt stays with you and curdles; about how love offers ways to reconnect and re-bridge. And about the war between wanting what you want for yourself but still wanting the approval and support of your family. And we see the main character growing into his own—finding his own voice as a writer and his love continues doing what she loves. Phenomenal. I’m super excited to see what else Loan Le will be writing !   
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