Back-to-Back Review: Crazy Rich Asians + China Rich Girlfriend (Crazy Rich Asians, 1&2) by Kevin Kwan

August 10, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

But you know what? Despite the obvious flaws, it still achieved what so very few chick lits failed to give me – it kept me wanting, it kept me entertained, it kept me interested.

Review: Always and Forever, Lara Jean (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, #3) by Jenny Han

July 6, 2019.Reading time 12 minutes.

This was such a bittersweet goodbye to a series that is so close to real life, it’s hard not to get attached. Weddings, college, decisions to make, things to leave behind. It’s the perfect closure. I can’t have it any other way.

Review: The Selection Series (Books 1 to 3) by Kiera Cass

July 6, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

I miss obvious romance — maybe because I’ve been reading too much SFF lately, so this is really a welcome change. So to anyone who wants to fall in love while having a quick read at the same time, this is definitely for you.

Review: The Epic Crush of Genie Lo (The Epic Crush of Genie Lo, #1) by F.C. Yee

June 16, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

With the current wave of YA lit, Genie’s character – the sarcastic, smartass, driven one — is the kind that I get to frequently read in the books these days, but as a guy. So imagine how groundbreaking it is for me to, finally, have it be a girl standing on that pedestal, and not just any girl — but an ASIAN GIRL.

Review: The Forbidden Wish (The Forbidden Wish, #1) by Jessica Khoury

June 8, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

I can’t really remember the last time I read a retelling so this was really a thrilling experience for me: the familiarity, the references. First few pages, few chapters, and this book already charmed my socks off! I didn’t expect to like this book this much — but man am I so wrong.

Review: The Star Maiden by Roshani Chokshi

June 5, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

I am a Filipina and reading this story felt like being slapped by the wind whispering “it’s yours, it’s yours.” It was the familiarity I guess, the ease to which I imagined the scenes: typical provincial life, with the nice little bungalow, the festivities, the family. First few sentences and I can almost see my life reflected back at me.