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I'll Be the One
by Lyla Lee
Everything and more than I ever thought I’d want in a YA rom-com—”I’ll Be the One” by Lyla Lee made me laugh, swoon, and brought a few tears to my eyes as I read. “I’ll Be the One” is unapologetic fun featuring Skye Shin, a 16-year old singer and dancer who’s trying to make her dreams come true.
Skye wants to be part of the K-Pop world, and she’s tackling an audition for an internationally-televised TV show that’s searching for the next K-Pop star.
Skye has faced challenges her entire life. She’s considered fat by society’s standards, and her mother never misses a chance to ridicule for her weight. Skye is also bi, something she feels she can’t reveal to her Korean parents. Stepping onto the stage to audition not only as a vocalist, but as a dancer is huge. She’s always been told fat girls shouldn’t dance, but she’s got the talent AND she’s not going to let anyone fat-shame her into abandoning her dreams.
I wish I had “I’ll Be the One” to read when I was a young teenager. Having struggled with weight and body image since I was a child, so much of Skye’s experiences spoke to me. Loudly. I found Skye’s determination to stay true to herself inspiring, and I loved cheering her on. I also wanted to give her a hug every time her mom made an unnecessary comment/observation about Skye’s size.
The book is a rom-com, and the friendship + something more that develops between Skye and Henry is cute. It’s not overdone, and I thought they were sweet together. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and I’m hoping author Lyla Lee has a sequel coming so we can see what happens post-competition.
Skye wants to be part of the K-Pop world, and she’s tackling an audition for an internationally-televised TV show that’s searching for the next K-Pop star.
Skye has faced challenges her entire life. She’s considered fat by society’s standards, and her mother never misses a chance to ridicule for her weight. Skye is also bi, something she feels she can’t reveal to her Korean parents. Stepping onto the stage to audition not only as a vocalist, but as a dancer is huge. She’s always been told fat girls shouldn’t dance, but she’s got the talent AND she’s not going to let anyone fat-shame her into abandoning her dreams.
I wish I had “I’ll Be the One” to read when I was a young teenager. Having struggled with weight and body image since I was a child, so much of Skye’s experiences spoke to me. Loudly. I found Skye’s determination to stay true to herself inspiring, and I loved cheering her on. I also wanted to give her a hug every time her mom made an unnecessary comment/observation about Skye’s size.
The book is a rom-com, and the friendship + something more that develops between Skye and Henry is cute. It’s not overdone, and I thought they were sweet together. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and I’m hoping author Lyla Lee has a sequel coming so we can see what happens post-competition.