If Linh Mai had to describe herself, she’d say she was a firecracker. He works at his parents’ phở restaurant, and even there, he is his parents’ fifth favorite employee. His grades are average, his social status unremarkable. Steady and strong, but not particularly interesting.
If Bảo Nguyễn had to describe himself, he’d say he was a rock. Hearty and heartwarming.” - Kirkus Reviews Strong family dynamics and community ties, and the supportive relationships they bring, are layered and affirming. Universal growing pains and questioning of identity are explored alongside the experiences of being children of Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. “Debut author Le creates a warm, full-bodied take on the star-crossed-lovers rom-com genre. ( Design: Laura Eckes / Illustration: Alex Cabal) Readers will experience a gambit of emotions while reading this stirring novel, including hunger, loss, and finally, unadulterated joy.” - Booklist, starred reviewīOOK LINKS BELOW When Dimple Met Rishi meets Ugly Delicious in this funny, smart romantic comedy, in which two Vietnamese-American teens fall in love and must navigate their newfound relationship amid their families’ age-old feud about their competing, neighboring restaurants. *2021 SWOON AWARD WINNER FOR BEST YOUNG ADULT ROMANCE*
(Hardcover, Paperback, Ebook, and Audiobook) * A Junior Library Guild Selection*
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