Fake Dates and Mooncakes | 
pickThis was very cute. Dylan works for his Auntie Jade‘s struggling takeout restaurant. He enters a mooncake competition in hopes of saving the restaurant. Enter Theo, a dashing Ritchie rich character. This was so fun. It‘s about family, has some fun wordplay, has a dash of Pretty in Pink, Crazy Rich Asians, and Dynasty, lol that sounds like a lot right? It was so good and if you can get me to laugh and cry on the same page- you got me. Pick!!! 🥡
pickThis was a very cute, low spice romance about two people from very different worlds. I loved the references to Crazy Rich Asians throughout - it felt like a much more toned down version of the series. Plus, there's a Corgi!
Absolutely charming YA MM rom-com. Friends to boyfriends—throw in a struggling take out shop, a baking contest, and family drama. AAPI rep. And now I need to find a mooncake to try!!
Breakfast reads with Casey! I‘m about 80 pages into FAKE DATES AND MOONCAKES, and while I‘m pretty sure it‘s not gonna activate all my emotions and stick with me forever, it IS cute. I like the food, I like Dylan‘s dog, and I LOVE that Sher Lee is a present tense writer who doesn‘t overuse the past perfect. (An easy way to win my approval.)
pickThis was such a lovely story! Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes, especially when the faking-it doesn't last long. (It sounds counterintuitive but I don't want them pining the *whole* time lol) This had some great discussions around class and culture - tons of Chinese food descriptions 🤤 And the ending was beautifully over-the-top dramatic in the best way
#LGBTQ2023 AAPI rep @Kenyazero
pickA teen enters a mooncake baking contest to save his family's failing Chinese restaurant but gets swept up as a fake date for a local rich boy. As drama unfolds crazy, rich Asians style, so does the attraction in this queer teen rom com.
pickThis was a cute queer YA rom-com about two oblivious boys who are into each other fake dating because they can't admit their feelings. Maybe a bit contrived at times, but it was a cute, sweet story overall. And I really enjoyed all the cooking and baking.
