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A review by penguinjv
I Believe in a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo
4.0
3.5 Cute.
Desi Lee is a super ambitious, high strung Korean-American teen. She is highly driven and uses that desire and focus to get a guy. After watching a Korean drama (K-Drama), she makes a wildly crazy multi-step plan to get Luca, a new guy in school. Hijinks ensue. Definitely piqued my interest in KDramas; I want to watch one. Involves a lesbian best friend; caring, great relationship with cool dad; deceased mother; platonic guy friend; anti-friend that she becomes more acquainted with and they accept each other. A lot of feel good moments. Shows growth mindset and that being good at something often takes a lot of work and practice. Also shows a cute, positive, father daughter relationship. Desi's behavior was cringe-worthy at times, but I think it was completely in line with her personality. She goes full out for anything she puts her mind to, which is good and bad. I like how strong Desi is. She allows herself some self-pity but doesn't let it drag on. I would definitely recommend this as a fun, light, summer read.
Cute, light romantic comedy.
Themes: Friendships, relationships, right vs. wrong (Desi is very elaborate with her KDrama steps; some are really bad choices, like staging a car accident) Intentions vs manipulation/ secrets.
Genre/Category:romantic comedy, realistic fiction
Mature Content:
Violence: Desi stages a car accident, and Luca gets hurt, but otherwise, no
Language: nothing that I noticed or stood out
Sexual:making out; For those parts, the writing of the actions felt too forced personally
Drugs/Drinking: nothing that stood out
Reviews mainly say 12-18 and I would agree. Not revolutionary or groundbreaking, but I think this is very appropriate for students.
Desi Lee is a super ambitious, high strung Korean-American teen. She is highly driven and uses that desire and focus to get a guy. After watching a Korean drama (K-Drama), she makes a wildly crazy multi-step plan to get Luca, a new guy in school. Hijinks ensue. Definitely piqued my interest in KDramas; I want to watch one. Involves a lesbian best friend; caring, great relationship with cool dad; deceased mother; platonic guy friend; anti-friend that she becomes more acquainted with and they accept each other. A lot of feel good moments. Shows growth mindset and that being good at something often takes a lot of work and practice. Also shows a cute, positive, father daughter relationship. Desi's behavior was cringe-worthy at times, but I think it was completely in line with her personality. She goes full out for anything she puts her mind to, which is good and bad. I like how strong Desi is. She allows herself some self-pity but doesn't let it drag on. I would definitely recommend this as a fun, light, summer read.
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**Spoilers**Cute, light romantic comedy.
Themes: Friendships, relationships, right vs. wrong (Desi is very elaborate with her KDrama steps; some are really bad choices, like staging a car accident) Intentions vs manipulation/ secrets.
Genre/Category:romantic comedy, realistic fiction
Mature Content:
Violence: Desi stages a car accident, and Luca gets hurt, but otherwise, no
Language: nothing that I noticed or stood out
Sexual:making out; For those parts, the writing of the actions felt too forced personally
Drugs/Drinking: nothing that stood out
Reviews mainly say 12-18 and I would agree. Not revolutionary or groundbreaking, but I think this is very appropriate for students.