3.5/5 stars

I had high expectations for this book because it includes my favorite trope: fake dating. Unfortunately, this book wasn't as good as I expected.

The fake dating didn't end up being a very big part of the plot, and it also included cheating (which I'm not a fan of). Also, Frank's relationships came out of nowhere. All of a sudden he was "in love" and making out with some girl.

For a big portion of the story, I found myself uninterested in what happened to the characters. It did get better later in the book, but by then, I just wasn't invested in any of the characters that much.

I did like David Yoon's writing style because it was unique and interesting. The mixed media formatting was also a big plus.

One thing I liked a lot about this story was the friendship between Frank and Q. They were so wholesome and kind to each other. Although, the way they parted for college was weird. Without spoiling it, something happens that feels like it was just thrown in to the story out of nowhere.

Another positive about this book was the fact that it discussed racism in many different forms. I thought Yoon did a great job addressing the effects of racism.

The last third of the book was really sad, and I wasn't expecting that at all. The ending seemed a little hopeless to be honest.

Overall, this book was just okay. I think there were definitely some issues but also some redeeming points.