If there’s something that I learned from this book, it’s that we should not judge books by their covers (though we can’t really help it).
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In Defense of Blood Heir: When the Road to Publication Becomes a Soap Opera
This is another instance of unwarranted hate. It’s sad how Twitter almost crushed the dreams of a promising author who only wanted to retell one of the dark periods in Chinese/Asian history. Overly sensitive influencers disregarded Amélie’s standpoint, accusing her of Black discrimination (and plagiarism). Now that I’ve read the ARC and final manuscript, I feel very indignant.
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Always Such a Flirt
I bought this book only because it was written by a real-life couple. The idea of creating a novel with a loved one appealed to the romantic in me, and I wanted to see how two intimate people could integrate their unique voices into a single point of view.
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Mulan Might Love This Cleverly Spun Tale
Spin the Dawn is a diverse story with many layers. You’ll enjoy it more if you don’t expect a Mulan retelling. But the Project Runway comparison is a bit accurate. Look forward to reading about men sabotaging each other’s fashion projects.
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I Almost Fell in Love with This Novel
Frankly in Love deserves 3.75 stars because of its educational content. You should read it if you want to read an #OwnVoices (authentic) book that explores the good and bad aspects of Korean culture.
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As Many Complaints as I Can Share
As Many Nows as I Can Get is predominantly for Liberal readers. If you’re looking for a love story with progressive ideologies, you might enjoy this daring debut.
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You Deserve to Devour This Rom-com
I highly recommend You Deserve Each Other because it comically illustrates how honesty and familiarity are prerequisites to a happy and fruitful marriage.
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Frankly, I’ve Never Been in Love
Thank you, Penguin Random House, for giving me an ARC of Frankly in Love and inspiring me to write about my nonexistent love life. …You have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your neck. (Song of Solomon 4:9b) Love is everywhere. You can experience it through various relationships. You can…
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The Garden of Potential Cougars
The Garden of Words deserves 4 stars because of its profound content. It taught me that love cannot exist without patience; you have to wait for the perfect time.
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Overhyped, Overhyped
I am not a part of everyone, everyone who loves Everything, Everything. There were parts that I deeply enjoyed, but there were also parts that made me scowl.
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