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Book SynopsisThe perfect childhood friends-to-lovers storyfull stop. Christina Lauren,New York Timesbestselling authors ofThe UnhoneymoonersandThe Soulmate EquationHer ex-boyfriend wants her back. Her former best friend is in town.Whendid Hannah's life become a K-drama?Hannah Cho had the next year all planned outthe perfect summer with her boyfriend, Nate, and then a fun senior year with their friends. But then Nate does what everyone else in Hannah's life seems to dohe leaves her, claiming they have nothing in common. He and all her friends are newly obsessed with K-pop and K-dramas, and Hannah is not. After years of trying to embrace the American part and shunning the Korean side of her Korean American identity to fit in, Hannah finds that's exactly what now has her on the outs. But someone who does know K-dramasso well that he's actually starring in oneis Jacob Kim, Hannah's former best friend, whom she hasn't seen in years. He's desperate for a break from the fame, so a family trip back to
Trade Review"The perfect childhood friends-to-lovers story—full stop." —Christina Lauren,
New York Times bestselling authors of
The Unhoneymooners and
The Soulmate Equation"Adorable, heartfelt, and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!" —Gloria Chao, author of
American Panda and
Rent a Boyfriend "A deliciously swoony romance." —Helen Hoang,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Heart Principle"Daebak! This debut has plenty to offer avid romcom readers." —Suzanne Park, author of
Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous and
The Perfect Escape "Seoulmates will make you swoon. A smart, funny book not to be missed!" —Emiko Jean,
New York Times bestselling author of
Tokyo Ever After"Laugh-out-loud funny with a solid gold heart!" —Elise Bryant, author of
Happily Ever Afters and
One True Loves"A pitch-perfect romance with relatable, occasionally messy characters, heartfelt swoons, and so many laugh-out-loud moments." —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of
Today Tonight Tomorrow A POPSUGAR Best YA Book of 2022
"Meaningfully examines issues around Korean American identity, code-switching, objectification of Asian culture and people, family dynamics, and finding inner strength. An honest, fresh, and thoughtful summer romance." —
Kirkus Reviews "Recalling the effusive expression, fast pace, and dramatic moments of a K-drama, Lee celebrates Korean culture, and examines its objectification within the U.S., via a good- humored and tenderly written second chance at love." —
Publishers Weekly"An inside view of the world of the machines that are K-pop and K-dramas will attract a wide range of readers. Most teens will see some of their own realities depicted in the main character’s story and that’s the best part of the book." —
SLJ"A quick and lovely read that touches on themes of identity and internal growth, this novel is perfect for the romantics at heart." —
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