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tatystevs's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
grace_muriithi's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
I don't know why I just expected a love story from David Yoon, Nicola Yoon's husband, but this book had so much more in it! I found myself tearing up at times, and I think the book is promising overall :) However, I think the book was too long (like maybe the first 100 pages or so could've been cut out...I didn't think they substantially added to the plot in any way). Also, Frank's actions towards the end were sooooo- like yes I get some of them but also cheating on Brit, or that in general is a HARD PASS FROM ME. I think that the discussions about racism and what it means to be 'Asian' in the United States, though, were well done. I'd give this a 3/5 stars.
iyareads's review against another edition
3.0
While writing this review, I realized this book was written by the husband of Nicola Yoon, the author of Everything, Everything. Frankly In Love tackles first love, complicated family relationship, and racism. It's perfect for teens out there. Frank Li is smart and funny. He is a Korean American whose parents expect him to date, Korean girls. But life does not go with what we plan. Frank Li falls for his classmate, Brit which is an American. He came out with a plan with one of his Korean friends, who also dating a non-Korean boy, to pretend to date her in front of their parents while seeing Brit in secret. Will it succeed?
I adore how racism was express in the story. It is very eye-opening. I want to learn more about Korean culture and understand what life might be like for a second-generation American. The problem is, I don’t like Frank Li. He seems to be problematic. There are some parts he made me so upset in a way that I want to punch him hard on the face. Also, I cannot stand the fact that Frank is cheating on Brit! I found him decisive because of his unreasonable decisions.
But overall, it is a promising book and a great start for David Yoon. He pulls from his own experience growing up with immigrant parents and what it's like to feel caught between two different cultures. I enjoy learning more about this culture, but the characters and romance weren’t for me.
I adore how racism was express in the story. It is very eye-opening. I want to learn more about Korean culture and understand what life might be like for a second-generation American. The problem is, I don’t like Frank Li. He seems to be problematic. There are some parts he made me so upset in a way that I want to punch him hard on the face. Also, I cannot stand the fact that Frank is cheating on Brit! I found him decisive because of his unreasonable decisions.
But overall, it is a promising book and a great start for David Yoon. He pulls from his own experience growing up with immigrant parents and what it's like to feel caught between two different cultures. I enjoy learning more about this culture, but the characters and romance weren’t for me.
ekgranstro's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, Terminal illness, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism and Medical content
Minor: Sexual content
tymeart's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
elsieking06's review against another edition
5.0
This took an unexpected turn…I loved it! It wasn’t very predictable at all!
kimbongiorno's review against another edition
5.0
AAAAAAAAAH WANT TO SEND ALL OF MY LOVE TO DAVID YOON'S BRAIN FOR CREATING THIS BOOK.
It was a love story about a kid who speaks (literally and figuratively) a different language than his parents.
It was a love story about falling in love as a senior in high school.
It was a love story about friendship.
It moves as smoothly as a charming contemporary teen romance, but also addresses racism, identity, family rifts, secrets, pride, expectations, and more.
I cannot say enough about how much I am in love with this book.
(And its cover. I mean COME ON. This cover is GLORIOUS.)
It was a love story about a kid who speaks (literally and figuratively) a different language than his parents.
It was a love story about falling in love as a senior in high school.
It was a love story about friendship.
It moves as smoothly as a charming contemporary teen romance, but also addresses racism, identity, family rifts, secrets, pride, expectations, and more.
I cannot say enough about how much I am in love with this book.
(And its cover. I mean COME ON. This cover is GLORIOUS.)