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marwithreads's review against another edition
I was so bored reading this book I decided to just stop my misery and dnf it. The characters are likeable, there’s barely a story, nothing in the book made me want to continue reading it :/
shatterdiamond's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
thatnerdpaige's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
1.0
1.5/5
Throughout the book I was expecting something to happen. Not that I don't like books like this but I felt it could have had something more.
Throughout the book I was expecting something to happen. Not that I don't like books like this but I felt it could have had something more.
pikapichu's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
maddieandherbooks's review
dnf @70%...this book wasn't bad, it just wasn't for me.
moonielobo's review
4.0
Cuando me compré este libro, lo hice porque vi que la historia pasaba en Seúl. Es una de las ciudades que siempre he tenido curiosidad por visitar y que, desafortunadamente, aún no he podido hacerlo. Y este libro me ha transportado a esa ciudad que tantas ganas tengo de conocer y lo ha hecho de una forma increíble.
Melody Lee es una chica de dieciséis años, y su vida cambia de un día para otro. Pasa de vivir en Nueva York, a Seúl. Y no sólo tiene que acostumbrarse a la ciudad, sino que además tiene que hacerlo junto a su padre, al que solo ve una vez al año y a veces ni eso.
La historia de Melody es un viaje de lo más placentero. En todo momento he conectado con ella y con sus problemas (muy reales, debo decir, para la edad que tiene), y he vivido su historia como si le pasara a una amiga mía. Claire Ahn tiene una forma de narrar muy ligera y fácil de entender, y desde el primer momento te involucras en la vida de los personajes.
Es un libro sencillo y entretenido, y aunque no se convertirá en mi libro favorito, si que es una novela que he disfrutado mucho leyendo y me ha hecho sentir mucho. ¡Incluso las escenas con cierto personaje me han creado unas cuantas mariposas!
Sin duda, se lo recomiendo a cualquiera que quiera pasar un buen rato y conocer más Corea del Sur y sus costumbres.
Melody Lee es una chica de dieciséis años, y su vida cambia de un día para otro. Pasa de vivir en Nueva York, a Seúl. Y no sólo tiene que acostumbrarse a la ciudad, sino que además tiene que hacerlo junto a su padre, al que solo ve una vez al año y a veces ni eso.
La historia de Melody es un viaje de lo más placentero. En todo momento he conectado con ella y con sus problemas (muy reales, debo decir, para la edad que tiene), y he vivido su historia como si le pasara a una amiga mía. Claire Ahn tiene una forma de narrar muy ligera y fácil de entender, y desde el primer momento te involucras en la vida de los personajes.
Es un libro sencillo y entretenido, y aunque no se convertirá en mi libro favorito, si que es una novela que he disfrutado mucho leyendo y me ha hecho sentir mucho. ¡Incluso las escenas con cierto personaje me han creado unas cuantas mariposas!
Sin duda, se lo recomiendo a cualquiera que quiera pasar un buen rato y conocer más Corea del Sur y sus costumbres.
laylacarstairs's review
3.0
3.5/5 stars
Thank you to Penguin Teen for sending me an ARC of this book!
“I smile when he says my Korean name. The name I always heard spoken in a tone of disappointment now sounds more comfortable to me. It finally feels like my name.”
This novel felt like a cute teen k-drama! I am a huge fan of k-dramas and this book gave me all the butterflies that I get when I watch a k-drama! I really enjoyed the story and the romance within the novel. Wonjae and Melody were absolutely adorable and I was excited for them every step of the way! I also really enjoyed learning about Korean culture and seeing Melody reconcile with the culture of her homeland. It really touches my heart to see read a story about a first-gen kid learning to love and appreciate their culture, as it was an experience that I went through. All in all, this was just such an easy book to read!
Some things I didn't love include the main character, Melody, at times, because she came off as a bit annoying. I did however like the fact that she was called out for it, so it seemed like the author was aware of how her character was acting. I also felt like the writing style was giving 2012 if that makes sense, and it could have been improved.
Overall, a really cute book that I definitely recommend if you need to get out of a reading slump!
Thank you to Penguin Teen for sending me an ARC of this book!
“I smile when he says my Korean name. The name I always heard spoken in a tone of disappointment now sounds more comfortable to me. It finally feels like my name.”
This novel felt like a cute teen k-drama! I am a huge fan of k-dramas and this book gave me all the butterflies that I get when I watch a k-drama! I really enjoyed the story and the romance within the novel. Wonjae and Melody were absolutely adorable and I was excited for them every step of the way! I also really enjoyed learning about Korean culture and seeing Melody reconcile with the culture of her homeland. It really touches my heart to see read a story about a first-gen kid learning to love and appreciate their culture, as it was an experience that I went through. All in all, this was just such an easy book to read!
Some things I didn't love include the main character, Melody, at times, because she came off as a bit annoying. I did however like the fact that she was called out for it, so it seemed like the author was aware of how her character was acting. I also felt like the writing style was giving 2012 if that makes sense, and it could have been improved.
Overall, a really cute book that I definitely recommend if you need to get out of a reading slump!
acphope's review
5.0
This book was a hug right when I needed one. I really enjoyed that it had romance but that wasn’t the main plot. It was fun to learn more about Korea. All in all this is a good read and I highly recommend it