A review by geekmom
The Stand-In by Lily Chu

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.25

I enjoyed this as much as “The Comeback”. It was pure escapist fun -
with another bonus hot Asian guy as the romantic interest!
. I love the way Chu writes her female characters - they’re determined to be true to themselves and to do what’s right for them, rather than throwing everything away for a man. I also appreciate the themes of growing up and being Asian-Canadian (or in this case, biracial), the challenges and benefits of having a different cultural heritage than the mainstream or majority culture and navigating the very difficult path of losing a parent and caring for another parent.
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