Cherlynn | cherreading's Reviews > Lunar New Year Love Story

✨ "What if I'm not an edges-only kinda girl?"

A dazzling one-sitting read that will have you spellbound, whether through its captivating artwork or compelling plot.

I'm a cynic myself so this graphic novel really spoke to me. I love how it interweaves culture and tradition into a modern love story while also exploring themes of identity, family and friendship. Don't forget the love triangle and will-they-won't-they romance, which I was completely invested in.

I see a little myself in both Valentina and Bernice, which is a testament to how well-written the characters are. Valentina's grandma was a real hoot!

The illustrations are seriously gorgeous and super lush. I also love how the colour palette helps to tell the story and mood. Just beautiful!

This is a wonderful read with so much to offer and learn from. I highly recommend it (get a hard copy from the library like I did for optimal reading experience)!

Thank you to First Second Books for the Netgalley ARC.