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Publisher: Inkyard Press
Crown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutherford
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Book Review: The Dating Game by Kiley Roache
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Review: 29 Dates by Melissa de la Cruz

Author: Melissa de la Cruz
Also by this author: Mistletoe: 4 Holiday Stories
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Genres: Contemporary
Publication Date: December 18, 2018
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Jisu's traditional South Korean parents are concerned by what they see as her lack of attention to her schoolwork and her future. Working with Seoul's premiere matchmaker to find the right boyfriend is one step toward ensuring Jisu's success, and going on the recommended dates is Jisu's compromise to please her parents while finding space to figure out her own dreams. But when she flubs a test then skips out on a date to spend time with friends, her fed-up parents shock her by shipping her off to a private school in San Francisco. Where she'll have the opportunity to shine academically—and be set up on more dates!
Navigating her host family, her new city and school, and more dates, Jisu finds comfort in taking the photographs that populate her ever-growing social media account. Soon attention from two very different boys sends Jisu into a tailspin of soul-searching. As her passion for photography lights her on fire, does she even want to find The One? And what if her One isn't parent and matchmaker approved?




❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ❃
Review: 29 Dates by Melissa de la Cruz
29 Dates by Melissa de la Cruz is an intriguing book with Korean culture and a super cute story. It tells the story of a girl who goes on dates set up by a matchmaker, and I loved reading about each of her 29 dates. The main character is also enjoyable, and I would say that this is the perfect pick-me-up. Continue reading