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!!
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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!!
pickWOW. I was feeling kind of meh abt this bc reading a #book about a murdered #gay kid isn't the best cup of tea but damn, it really picked up. The story is told via 2POVs, Todd's (the ghost of the murdered kid) and Georgia, also a #queer kid who just happens to live in the same area. Georgia's POV took me a second to get into bc I'm kind of over HS drama but she grew on me and the end had me blood pumping mouth open. I gave it 5⭐ on GR & 4.75 on SG
Next read: Cold by Mariko Tamaki. It's one of my #netgalleybacklog titles! #joyousjanuary
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.
I sewed my first handbag! It‘s the Sudbury Saddlebag from Charley‘s Aunt, a pattern company that specializes in vintage-style bags. I‘m beyond happy with it.
I‘m also loving the tagged book! It‘s got the perfect mix of wacky fun and heavy emotions, with a whole ton of quirky magic and a deep knowledge of romcom tropes. I hope the last 25% holds up. It‘s free this week though Audiophile Sync, if you want to give it a go. #audiosewing #gaymay
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.
Charlie is about to get married to please his family and hide away his true self (and written/drawn gay pornography collection too). He goes to get his fave book signed by his fave author, one who keeps his identify a secret. But why is there so much tension between them? Who would have guessed the smut author is great in bed? Can these 2 men figure out a way to get Charlie out of his fate? Read this so fast, entertaining af.
