A review by fresholivebread
The Wrong McElroy by K.L. Hughes
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Fiona agrees to be her BFF's fake girlfriend and ends up falling for his sister Lizzie. Both characters are really likeable, Fiona is confident and Lizzie is cute and flirty. They have great chemistry and their interaction is both sweet and hot. The clan times are fun but I felt there could be less page time, as it takes away from the romance, and the book is short to begin with. Glad to see the casual racism and stereotypes being addressed (you speak very good English, like, really?)!
One thing though, I saw reviews tagging Fiona as biracial...which I didn't feel she is. There is a difference between being Malaysian and Malay, and her mother reads as Malaysian-Chinese and not Malaysian-Malay, hence making Fiona 100% Chinese by heritage. Malaysian is not a race, it's a nationality. ;)
One thing though, I saw reviews tagging Fiona as biracial...which I didn't feel she is. There is a difference between being Malaysian and Malay, and her mother reads as Malaysian-Chinese and not Malaysian-Malay, hence making Fiona 100% Chinese by heritage. Malaysian is not a race, it's a nationality. ;)