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Book SynopsisWhen two cultures collide, the results are explosivea graphic novel rom-com like no other!Halina Mitchell is half-Filipino, half-American. She's also a native New Yorkersophisticated, beautiful and confident. On her first visit to the Philippines, she arrives in Manila to reconnect with relatives only to encounter a world of surprises that turn all her assumptions on their head. With the intrepid film critic Cris as her guide, she discovers a Manila that few others get to see!Cris's wry takes on bad movies offer Halina a new lens on the modern world as he whisks her through his hometown at breakneck speedincluding a crash course in Manila street life and the thrills and perils of midnight driving. In turn, Halina gives the struggling writer a newfound appreciation for his city. Perfect for fans of opposites attract romances like Fangs and The Prince and the Dressmaker, this book offers a rom-com take on modern life and a touching story of friendship, love and crosscultural (mis)under
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"Is it still culture shock when the culture is supposed to be your own? That's the question at the heart of this charming fish-in-new-waters love story from Arre (
The Mythology Class) …The black-and-white art brings Manila to life with uniquely Filipino settings such as crowded jeepneys and sari-sari convenience stores. The graceful linework makes for appealing and expressive characters in both broad comedic scenes and quietly dramatic moments. (…) a winning formula for readers looking for a fresh twist on romantic comedy." --
Publishers Weekly"This is a great story about an American Filipino character, and about what it is like to grow up within a culture you believe to know well, just to visit the country and realize it is actually full of surprises"" --
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