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Frank Li has a problem. He wants to date a girl his parents would never approve of. She’s white and they’re Korean. As luck would have it, his friend, Joy, has a similar problem. The solution? Frank and Joy will pretend to date each other so they can continue seeing their respective partners behind their parents’ backs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was not expecting this YA romantic (and comedic) novel to touch me so much. While I am not Korean, I am Asian-American. David Yoon masterfully intertwined necessary conversations about race and not being ‘enough’ into a story about high schoolers just trying to get accepted to their top colleges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were some conversations that could be triggering to POC and Asian-Americans. Be aware: there are dialogues that are accurate representations of the ignorance and hate shown toward POC and Asian-Americans. It was startling to read offensive slang that has been directed at me in a YA fiction, but I believe it was entirely necessary for the dialogue to be there too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from an absolutely accurate portrayal of the internal structures of being POC and American, Yoon delivered even more thought-provoking plot lines that centered around discovering oneself while remaining loyal to one’s family. His novel was nuanced and incredibly emotional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The overall story was funny and heartwarming. I fell in love with the characters and their complexities. I felt connected to all of them and actually slowed my reading pace so I could savor the story for longer. Frankly in Love made me laugh and cry. It may be classified as YA fiction, but I truly believe this is something everyone should read. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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