Poignant Young Adult Novel

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Frank Li is a high school senior whose Korean parents want him to only date Korean girls, even if he was brought up Korean American in southern California. The problem is that he has a major crush on a smart and beautiful while girl, Brit Means. Knowing his parents would never agree to let him date Brit, he makes a deal with longtime family friend and fellow senior, Joy Song. He and Joy decide to fake date so Frank can spend some time with Brit without his parents finding out. However, the more time Frank spends with Joy, the less fake it starts to feel. This is an adorable friends to lovers romance story for teens. Readers will fall in love with the characters and the rich, textured writing that brings Korean culture to light in such a beautiful way. I loved it and I hope there is a sequel coming!