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!