Review: Love, Decoded by Jennifer Yen
Thanks so much to Razorbill and PRHAudio for these gifted books.
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio
Publish Date: March 8, 2022
Audiobook
9 hrs 7 min
Standalone
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult, Retelling
My Review:
Ok, this was such a super cute book!! Was it a bit cheesy? Well yes, but I expected that. And apparently this is a retelling of Emma? Never read it so don't know but in case you did.... 😉 Auntie Rose's matchmaking technique gave me Indian Matchmaking vibes (sidebar: I can't wait for season 2!). And like most younger generationals (not a real word but work with me here), Gigi thinks she can streamline it/adapt it with her coding! And, of course, she's right! But don't knock old school ways either.. .just sayin'.
Honestly, I really love Gigi - she's blinded by her determination but quickly learns all her lessons. It's nice to see the "less popular" crowd sticking up for each other. Gigi also has the greatest intentions but sometimes goes about things in not the best manner. A huge heart... I liked her dynamics with Etta, Kyle, her aunt, etc... she just seemed like a really REAL teen if that makes sense. And an Asian cast repping various Asian cultures? YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
I want to point out that Annie Q did an amazing job narrating this book. I'm starting to learn the audiobook ropes now. 🤣 This is my first Yen but I'm gonna run and grab A Taste for Love. Dang, Asian centered books always make me so hungry!! Hey Kyle, can you run to Ippudo for me and bring me some ramen? Yes, the spicy kind... k, thanks!
Seriously y'all, this is a treat of a book and exactly what I needed right now. Go snag yourself a copy.
★★★★
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