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Buddy read with my awesome friend Surya! :)

I loved every second of this. It was sweet, it was sad, and I will love it pho-ever! *cackles in delight at my own dumb joke*

I loved the concept of this book: a Vietnamese - and food-related!! - retelling of Romeo and Juliet, written from the perspectives of both Romeo (Bao) and Juliet (Linh).

I'll start by talking about the characters. Linh is a lovable, artistic, and kind daughter who just wants to become an artist, but her parents won't let her, believing that she won't be able to support herself. Bao is an average student, son, and person in general. He doesn't have a passion or major importance, and he just feels himself floating through life. Then he gets to know Linh, the girl who he has watched from his window curiously for years.

The plot was fast-paced for a contemporary and I couldn't put it down! The plot twists and revealed secrets were shocking and unexpected, and I really enjoyed them.

Thanks to Surya for buddy reading and listening to my excited comments on the book (and providing her own!). I highly recommend this if you're looking for a contemporary that will make you laugh, cry, and feel wonderful the whole time.