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\"\"Casting an Asian American narrator for Asian American characters created by an Asian American author initially seems to be a promising decision, but Taiwanese American Natalie Naudus, though pleasant overall for Julie Tieu\u2019s debut, isn\u2019t consistently convincing with the multiple Asian languages in play. One might argue, for example, that the Cambodian Chinese American protagonist could be less than fluent when ordering Korean barbecue favorites, but Naudus\u2019 previous Korean-infused narration with Korean American characters, A Sweet Mess<\/a><\/em>, was equally clumsy.<\/p>\n

Missteps aside, Naudus earnestly embodies 22-year-old Jasmin Tran, who\u2019s been rather career-unfocused since graduating from UCLA. After thwarting her immigrant parents\u2019 pre-med plans for her, Jas is back at home, working again in the family donut shop. She\u2019s trapped between her parents\u2019 impossible expectations and her overdue need for independence.<\/p>\n

And then her best friend delivers Jas\u2019 single-encounter college obsession to her doorstep. He\u2019s shockingly perfect \u2013 even in Jas\u2019 parents\u2019 eyes! \u2013 until his own tiger-mom issues plummet his potential.<\/p>\n

Sweet turns bitter before readers get \u2013 can\u2019t resist \u2013 their just desserts.<\/p>\n

Review<\/strong>: “Media,” Booklist Online<\/em>, December 30, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n

Readers<\/strong>: Young Adult, Adult<\/p>\n

Published<\/strong>: 2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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