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Another fun romance from Helen Hoang. This one felt a bit rushed to me, there were certain plot points teased repeatedly but never really addressed (like the state of Khai's house vs how much $$ his family references him having) so I wondered if she was struggling to meet her deadline lol. Likewise the characters we a bit flat in the first half of the book but by the end they had filled out and become more nuanced.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely adored this book. I think I like it better than the kiss quotient. Bride test was just perfect and steamy. I will say if you don‘t like graphic sex scenes then don‘t read this because some get descriptive. Khai was absolutely cute and that fact that he believed he didn‘t feel broke my heart. This is my favorite book for September and I‘m so happy I finally read it. #bookreview #botm #romanceread

I got approximately 66 pages in and I couldn‘t get myself to read more. From what I had read so far, I wasn‘t a huge fan of the author‘s writing style and how she described her characters. I‘ll have to attempt this read at some other time.

Fun and fast paced. A romantic novel which takes a country girl from Vietnam to the US and makes her a stronger, confident person amidst all the matters of the heart. There is depth to the characters and the plot ends its journey smoothly. A total palate cleanser and has great potential for getting one out of a reading slump.

I could totally see a movie being made out of it.

I picked it up after your review, @readordierachel. Thankee! 😀

Charming, though they first book in series remains my favorite. An unusual love story, told well, that offers an interesting perspective of people who are different and long to find their other half. Sweet and funny, a good read!

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Fantastic follow up to Hoang‘s first book! Could not put it down!
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Sweet romance between a neuro-diverse main protagonist and a Vietnamese immigrant/ mail-order bride. Not sure it was really any more nuanced than her first book, but I had fun reading.

I never knew I liked romance until I read this! I guess I have to read The Kiss Quotient now???!!! I don‘t know what is happening to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I'm not one that's into romances, but this one completely grabbed my attention. I read this in about one day. It was cute and had me laughing the whole time. I was completely drawn into the characters life and I felt like I was their friend.

Last night‘s book and dinner. The drumsticks were marinated in a black bean-soy sauce-brown sugar concoction I made up. Asparagus and potatoes grilled in the oven.

5 ⭐
This is so much fun. I'm not usually into Romances, but this was really good. So sweet.
It's apparently a sequel to The Kiss Quotient, but I haven't read that one yet and I didn't feel like I was missing anything here. That being said, there may have been many things that I didn't even know I was missing!

Y'all, i got this for Rs.15 (21 Cents) on Kindle. I am in a mood to read a light one right after I finish Between the World and Me.

My Monday is made. Thanks to the author. 🙂

Found this in a little free library today. Came the same day as my BOTM.

Need a happy distraction tonight.

I am currently A Sad so I read A Book and just let myself feel some emotions. I'd love this one even without using it as an emotion valve!

I've been in a bad mood for a week plus, so I'm a ticking time bomb, but that was always going to ake me burst into tears.

Decided I probably shouldn't just read horror books until the day after Halloween, I guess.

The photo is of the author, Helen Hoang. I did not read The Kiss Quotient, and quite frankly was not interested in the steamy scenes that everyone seemed to enjoy. This book was just right for me. Quick read. Likeable characters particularly Esme. Strong, intelligent, kind, young woman. Rooting for her to succeed in life and love. #booked2019 #newin2019

📚 Tagged because of the accommodations at times... 🤣
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This month has been insane. Vacation, work travel, death in the family, and more. I just got back from a conference and am so glad to be in my happy porch reading spot. Hoping the rest of the weekend is quiet so I can relax and get my head on straight.

Even though this an adorable romance story, it just does not live up to "The Kiss Quotient". After Esme and Khai have their falling out, they spend quite a few chapters apart from each other; I did not like this. As a result, I sped through a good 10% of the book. I loved the beautiful ending. ❤

I am always a fan of awkward characters. Helen Hoang does awkward really well. She‘s also pretty good at romance. I loved this book!
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This was a quick and easy read. I enjoyed the premise of the story but I don't think it was done as well as it could have been. I definitely prefer The Kiss Quotient to this one. And I'm not sure the appropriate number of times one can mention an uncomfortable bulging at the zipper but it was definitely overused in this book.

I loved Helen Hoang's second romance! It's funny and engaging, and there are valid reasons for the communication difficulties. I rooted for the heroine and loved that she gets along on her own two feet despite all the obstacles she encounters. The romance is something that enhances her life but does not define it. And it hurts my heart to see Khai's struggles so the HEA is all the sweeter.

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A romance about a neurodiverse man and an immigrant woman. The man‘s mother brings the woman into the country so they can date. There are of course misunderstandings and lack of communication leading up muck ups.

I have to say I enjoyed The Kiss Quotient more. Hoang does a good job writing about things that are usually more taboo (escorts, mail-order brides, etc) and includes an important and authentic angle on spectrum disorders. Yet, the storylines are just not always filled out, so this one gets just 3 stars.

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Omg I think in becoming trash for romances! WHAT IS HAPPENING?! What has Helen Hoang done to me?!

The Kiss Quotient went so well so I...

Beautiful,cool weather got me moving again this morning! #audiowalk #sunflowers

Picked up a new Playaway at the Library today!

I wanted to be charmed by this- and I was at times- but I just couldn't warn up to My/Esme. #unpopularopinion I liked Khai more and I'm glad they got their happy ending but I was happy to finish it and move on. On the plus side it was very funny at times and I ADORED Quan- I would be delighted to read a book about him!
(my keyboard doesn't have the correct accents for their names)

Rating: 4/5
Let me first say I absolutely hated The Kiss Quotient and had high hopes for it, but a lot of it felt forced and awkward. I gave that 2 stars. So, when the Bride Test came out, I thought meh, maybe not. However, last week I was in Flagstaff and was browsing a super cool bookstore (on vacation) and decided to pick this up. I have to say this one was way better and had more dimension. I‘m so glad I changed my mind. #botm #litsy #littens

My prizes from the library‘s summer reading program! 📚 #tbrstack

Though I would not rate this as high as The Kiss Quotient, I did enjoy her second book. The second half of it captured my attention much better than the first (maybe because that‘s when the sex started? 🤣) It did bother the OCD in my that I wasn‘t sure how to pronounce some of the Vietnamese words 🤷‍♀️
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Another book that takes place in the Bay Area, and made me hungry. Luckily good from South East Asia is easier for me to obtain than South Asian. IMO, not as good as The Kiss Quotient. Felt like the author rushed out the book - it's alluded to quite often that Khai has money, but nothing really mentioned. Also, how does Esme afford an apt on month to month in Silicon Valley working as a waitress? Am I working in the wrong field?

Another book finished during #24B4Monday #readathon
A fun #RomCom written by another Asian author. The beginning of the book was a little too cringy for me when the "mail ordered bride" Esme was trying to seduce Khai, who is with autism (so his mom went back to Vietnam to find him a wife). The plot seems bit extreme yet predictable but overall, its a lighthearted fun #romance & smutty at times, with touch on subject like immigrant & autism. 3.5⭐️

I think I liked this one even more than the first one! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book is good, but IMO it doesn‘t compare to The Kiss Quotient 🤷‍♀️ Maybe it will get better soon!

Breathtakingly beautiful...sweet...funny...delightfully romantic and honest. Bawled my eyes out. Everyone should be known and loved this way.

I never like steamy and smutty romance but The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test are exceptions. I love the way the author describes the characters. Never thought that a book without antagonism will be fun to read but I was wrong. The steamy parts with Esme and Khai are awesome and funny. But the part we they interact with others... well prepare to laugh ALOT.
I love the ending, the best closure we could get. Can't wait for Quan's book.

Current book in foreground, view from hotel in Palm Springs in background. This story is off to a good start but now we're heading out to look around. 😊

Here's a little treat I got myself with some store credit. 😍

I‘m generally not a huge romance fan, but summer is here and love is in the air! 💖☀️

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I hope this is as good as Kiss Quotient 🤞

I may have loved this one even more than the first. I‘m not a romance reader or even that much of a chick-lit lover but I adore how Helen writes and I love the unique twist of autistic characters. As a teacher this is meaningful to understand more about my own interactions with students on the spectrum.

When you just grabbed 2 new books you‘ve been dying to read from the library, all you want to do is stay home and read instead of going to your own pre-Birthday dinner! 😆🙈📚
I‘m saving these two (besides my current reads) for the #24B4Monday 😊#readathon #TBR

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