Trigger Warning(s): Fatphobia, parent with cancer, and misogyny.

Disclaimer: I received an E-ARC via the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Rep: Chloe and Drew are Taiwanese American Christians.

My Review: I really struggled with this novel.

The beginning was very awkward (given the whole situation), but intriguing. The point of view shifts were a bit stiff at first. Though I got used to them after awhile.

Chloe and Drew were well fleshed out characters and I couldn't help but root for the both of them.

My biggest issue was that it never actually felt like a rom-com to me. Most of it was like I mentioned awkward but not humorous. Despite this gripe I couldn't reading simply because I was invested in Chloe's storyline. Particularly the mystery surrounding her relationship with Hongbo.

I'm actually really happy that I stuck it out! The journey was worth it.

Recommend: I recommend this book due to the rep, and romance.

I think a lot of Asian American's will relate to Chloe and Drew's commentary on the community. And the character development as well as the romantic journey was worth it!