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mizzlroy's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars. I really enjoyed this once I got into it, but it took me a little bit to get hooked. Some of the sarcastic bits made me laugh out loud and there were parts that had me balling my eyes out. Very well written and an interesting look into what it means to be split between nationalities. I have kids that will definitely love this.
isabelbrieler's review against another edition
2.0
Y'all I am so glad I got this from my library before buying it (which I almost, almost did). I was sucked in, like most, I assume, by the hype. This book had a v cute trailer. It has a nice cover. Those sprayed edges though! Fake dating trope? We stan!
In actuality, the love story felt very surface level and I was incredibly uncomfortable during Frank's entire relationship with Brit Means. I had so much trouble just getting through this book. I probably should have DNFed it, but here we are. It's fine.
Two stars instead of one just because I didn't hate the parts about Frank's relationship with his parents.
In actuality, the love story felt very surface level and I was incredibly uncomfortable during Frank's entire relationship with Brit Means. I had so much trouble just getting through this book. I probably should have DNFed it, but here we are. It's fine.
Two stars instead of one just because I didn't hate the parts about Frank's relationship with his parents.
literaturefaerie's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. This book was soooo much better than I thought it was going to be. I laughed out loud more times than I remember which I rarely do while reading. This book is so well rounded with happy moments, sad moments, and hilarious moments. I never got bored once while reading it even though it’s 400 pages. So so good. TW: racism, sick parent
mahi_nad's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
“Nothing is just any one single thing. In fact, what starts out as one thing can turn out to be something completely different.”
Did anyone else relate to this book? Raise your hands. I definitely did. Growing up as a second-gen Indian, this book definitely hit some key points. The expectation to find someone of your own race, (although thankfully my parents aren't hardcore with it)? Check. The need to get into a good college and good jobs because your parents gave up everything to be here? Check. Yoon definitely hit home with the way that Frank grows up in this book. The romance was cute and predictable, which made my heart feel giddy and then depressed because I'm a single pringle :). The only problem I had with this book is.. well.. Frank. I'm not saying he's a badly written character. I'm just saying that he sometimes made me want to throw the book against the wall :D.
Things that irked me about his character:
- all they could come up with for "what do you want for your future partner" was funny and kind
- Frank refers to Q's sister as "Q's smoking hot twin sister Evon". If he said it once, that would be understandable. But no. Not once, not even twice. Every. single. time he referred to Evon, it was that same exact phrase. Incredibly annoying to me.
- He says "fartphones" instead of smartphones?? I genuinely don't understand how he: a) finds that funny, b) has the confidence to even think it, and c) where did he get that from??
Is he trying to be cool and nerdy??
I don't know, and I'm not sure I want to.
BOTTOM LINE:
Cute fun romance about second-gen Korean. Pretty good overall, but will make your heart hurt in places because of the cringiness.
AGE RATING:
12+ (should be fine for maturing kids)
Did anyone else relate to this book? Raise your hands. I definitely did. Growing up as a second-gen Indian, this book definitely hit some key points. The expectation to find someone of your own race, (although thankfully my parents aren't hardcore with it)? Check. The need to get into a good college and good jobs because your parents gave up everything to be here? Check. Yoon definitely hit home with the way that Frank grows up in this book. The romance was cute and predictable, which made my heart feel giddy and then depressed because I'm a single pringle :). The only problem I had with this book is.. well.. Frank. I'm not saying he's a badly written character. I'm just saying that he sometimes made me want to throw the book against the wall :D.
Things that irked me about his character:
- all they could come up with for "what do you want for your future partner" was funny and kind
- Frank refers to Q's sister as "Q's smoking hot twin sister Evon". If he said it once, that would be understandable. But no. Not once, not even twice. Every. single. time he referred to Evon, it was that same exact phrase. Incredibly annoying to me.
- He says "fartphones" instead of smartphones?? I genuinely don't understand how he: a) finds that funny, b) has the confidence to even think it, and c) where did he get that from??
Is he trying to be cool and nerdy??
I don't know, and I'm not sure I want to.
BOTTOM LINE:
Cute fun romance about second-gen Korean. Pretty good overall, but will make your heart hurt in places because of the cringiness.
AGE RATING:
12+ (should be fine for maturing kids)
deschatjes's review against another edition
3.0
This would be a four star review for just about everything in the book - the discussion of racism in immigrants, the complexity of choosing partners, the inter-Korean snobbery. The only down side was the excruciating descriptions of all the many kisses ....
ihateprozac's review against another edition
4.0
A word of advice: don't go into this one expecting a romance, go into it expecting a complex contemporary.
Fake dating and romance are such a small element of the story. I drew far more value from Frank's exploration of his identity, his culture, and how his needs diverge from the future his parents are trying to create for him.
This was harder hitting than I expected and I'm really impressed! Keen to see what else David Yoon writes in the future.
Fake dating and romance are such a small element of the story. I drew far more value from Frank's exploration of his identity, his culture, and how his needs diverge from the future his parents are trying to create for him.
This was harder hitting than I expected and I'm really impressed! Keen to see what else David Yoon writes in the future.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
I can definitely see why this book was compared to John Green’s books because it has the same wit, intelligence, and romance while also addressing a more complex issue, in this case parent/cultural expectations. It was a pleasure to read (though one part of the romance really made me mad!), and I recommend it to anyone who loves young adult romance.