kd26's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
amethyst_hearts_books's review against another edition
3.0
The start wasn't great but it was very good in the end.
suereadsslow's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
kaylay07's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
Love this book! So heartwarming.
saskia2006's review against another edition
slow-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
2.75
kathrynscovers's review against another edition
4.0
#fivewordsummary: relationships, forgiveness & finding your passions
This was such a sweet story! It gave me Romeo & Juliet vibes at times, but Ms. Le definitely made it her own! Bao and Linh are from rival families that own pho restaurants across the street from each other. Their parents have forbidden them from speaking to each other, but when their paths continue to cross, they wonder if their families’ feud is something they can overcome.
I laughed out loud several times during this book - Bao had some real zingers!! And as you can imagine, the descriptions of the food served in the restaurants throughout the book had me craving Vietnamese food and I finally gave in and ordered it for dinner :)
This was such a sweet story! It gave me Romeo & Juliet vibes at times, but Ms. Le definitely made it her own! Bao and Linh are from rival families that own pho restaurants across the street from each other. Their parents have forbidden them from speaking to each other, but when their paths continue to cross, they wonder if their families’ feud is something they can overcome.
I laughed out loud several times during this book - Bao had some real zingers!! And as you can imagine, the descriptions of the food served in the restaurants throughout the book had me craving Vietnamese food and I finally gave in and ordered it for dinner :)
naseem's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a beautiful, loving book. I actually cried toward the end. I need pho now!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia and Racism
Minor: Death
evieanne24's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
lisashelves's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
sapsquatch's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0