He works at his parents’ pho restaurant, and even there, he’s not his parents’ favourite employee. His grades are average and his social status unremarkable. But then, of course, they immediately remember.73 A Mix Young Lovers With A Family Feud…īao Nguyen is steady and strong, but, in his own words, not particularly interesting. Bảo and Linh, who’ve avoided each other for most of their lives, both suspect that the feud stems from feelings much deeper than friendly competition.Ī chance encounter brings Linh and Bảo in the same vicinity despite their best efforts and sparks fly, leading them both to wonder what took so long for them to connect. The only problem? Her parents rely on her in ways they’re not willing to admit, including working practically full-time at her family’s pho restaurant.įor years, the Mais and the Nguyễns have been at odds, having owned competing, neighboring phở restaurants. She loves art and dreams pursuing a career in it. Stable when unlit, but full of potential for joy and fire. 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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