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Hannah’s exciting summer plans go down the toilet when her boyfriend, Nate, dumps her. She is devastated with the prospect of a desolate few months of nothing but teaching bible classes during the day and a weekly internship. Things couldn’t get worse, right? Wrong! Her mother has invited her ex-bestie, Jacob, and his family to stay with them.
K-Drama star, Jacob, is not enthused with the idea of facing Hannah again. But he’s outvoted. His drama company is pushing for him to take a break due to his injury and public relations issues. His mother thinks the timing couldn’t be more perfect to visit her friend, Hannah’s mom. And his sister is eager to return to San Diego.
There is the expected awkwardness and tension. But there are happy moments too. The summer did not turn out as expected. Jacob did not turn out as expected. He’s no longer Jacob Kim, her childhood bestie and confidante. He’s Kim Jin-Suk, K-drama superstar.
I really enjoyed this book. It was entertaining, educational, and enlightening. Short chapters and alternating perspectives were a plus. My exposure to Korean culture has been minimal, at best. Limited to movies such as Parasite and the EXTREMELY popular song, Gangnam Style. I have already added some K-dramas to my watchlist.
Hannah’s exciting summer plans go down the toilet when her boyfriend, Nate, dumps her. She is devastated with the prospect of a desolate few months of nothing but teaching bible classes during the day and a weekly internship. Things couldn’t get worse, right? Wrong! Her mother has invited her ex-bestie, Jacob, and his family to stay with them.
K-Drama star, Jacob, is not enthused with the idea of facing Hannah again. But he’s outvoted. His drama company is pushing for him to take a break due to his injury and public relations issues. His mother thinks the timing couldn’t be more perfect to visit her friend, Hannah’s mom. And his sister is eager to return to San Diego.
There is the expected awkwardness and tension. But there are happy moments too. The summer did not turn out as expected. Jacob did not turn out as expected. He’s no longer Jacob Kim, her childhood bestie and confidante. He’s Kim Jin-Suk, K-drama superstar.
I really enjoyed this book. It was entertaining, educational, and enlightening. Short chapters and alternating perspectives were a plus. My exposure to Korean culture has been minimal, at best. Limited to movies such as Parasite and the EXTREMELY popular song, Gangnam Style. I have already added some K-dramas to my watchlist.