Olivia Huang Christenson is taking over her grandmother's matchmaking business based on finding compatible matches in Chinese zodiac signs. Little does she know, the hottest new dating app in town boasts of helping users find love with their lunar signs, founded by LA's most-eligible bachelor Bennett O'Brien. Olivia goes on research-disguised-as-date-outings with Bennett to find out what her enemy is up to, for she is determined to help preserve her Pó Po's traditional approach and NOT fall in love with Bennett.

LUNAR LOVE is a sweet, enemies-to-lovers debut filled with Chinese astrology, desserts, and traditions. I adore Olivia's personality; ambitious, funny, sarcastic, and a little unhinged. While the romance is heartwarming, the debates on preserving traditions while adapting to the digital age stayed with me the most. The juxtaposition between Olivia's personalized matchmaking and Bennett's data-driven dating app is incredibly well done and so fun to read!

As a mixed-race Chinese American, Jessen also incorporates discussions on the nuance and complexity of being mixed-race in a light-hearted manner. I adored the dialogue between Olivia and Bennett when they worry about not being "Asian enough" and wonder if they are "qualified" to bring forth & preserve Chinese cultures. I would've loved to see this topic expanded more in the book.

LUNAR LOVE is an entertaining rom-com filled with banters, meet-cutes, and Chinese foods, and a perfect read for those looking for a light-hearted romance!

Thank you to Forever for the gifted copy.