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Sunny is a huge nerd. He larps with his friends. He meets a family friend,Cirrus. He is tasked with given her a tour of her new school. When they meet Sunny is wearing his rock star brother’s tshirt and devil ring. Sunny leads Cirrus to believe he is a rocker in a band. They fall for each other and Sunny goes to great lengths to keep up the lie. While his relationships with Cirrus and his best friends take up a significant portion of the book, his family relationships also play a big role in the story. I would have liked to know the side characters to be developed a bit more, but overall, this was a delight.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a fun story that I really enjoyed reading once I got into it. It's a rom-com feel with a little extra something that kept me intrigued.

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Super excited to read this one after enjoying Yoon’s first book., and this did not disappoint. Fun and engaging, with characters you wanted to root for.

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There wasn't much character development when it came to Cirrus and that might be why the romance fell a bit short in my eyes. On a friend level, Sunny and Cirrus were a good match, but beyond that I didn't see much chemistry.

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This one was not for me at the time I tried to read it but that’s because I’m a total mood reader. I will definitely be going back to this at some point though.

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Yoon's writing is witty and relatable, effortlessly capturing the voice of a modern teenager. The characters are well-developed and endearing, each with their own quirks and struggles that add depth to the narrative. From the lovable misfits of Sunny's band to the enigmatic love interest, Yoon creates a cast of characters that readers can't help but root for.

What sets "Super Fake Love Song" apart is its exploration of the tension between perception and reality in the age of social media. Through Sunny's journey, Yoon delves into the ways in which teenagers navigate the pressure to conform to certain ideals and present a carefully curated version of themselves online. This theme serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of authenticity in an increasingly digital world.

Overall, "Super Fake Love Song" is a delightful read that will resonate with high school students and adults alike. With its charming characters, witty dialogue, and thought-provoking themes, David Yoon's novel is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers.

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This was a cute and fun young adult read!! It was a good palate cleanse when I wanted to read a book but did not know what to pick up. Not my fave ya novel but still super good!

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Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group for this DRC.
Pretending to be in a band is something I certainly did in high school. Sunny takes it further, dressing like a rock star and getting his friends to pull off this fake to impress Cirrus. Fun and completely relatable.
#SuperFakeLoveSong #NetGalley

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I decided to DNF this book and will
Not be reviewing it on my Bookstagram account. The writing style was to chaotic for me.

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This book was just sadly not for me! I was hoping for something different but it turned out to be something I was not expecting, which is okay and I'm sure someone else would love it!

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I absolutely enjoy this author's writing style! David Yoon has such a great way to describing characters and writing a story that is interesting. He is a go to author.

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Super cute first love and hanging getting to know your crush. I really enjoyed the Korean representation in this book and the exploration of how the relationship between First Gen Korean Americans and their parents.

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A lighter, funnier, more rom-com follow-up to Yoon's EXCELLENT "Frankly in Love," "Super Fake Love Song" still packs in the riveting family and coming-of-age story with charming, easy-to-love characters. A very easy recommendation for my high school students.

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David Yoon can do no wrong with his books. I absolutely adored his first book, and Super Fake Love Song held up!

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Super cute romance and I absolutely adore the characters. Great story and a fast read not too long. Starts off kinda slow but after character and world building it picks up

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I will be honest that I had riding on me liking this book by an author who’s writing I genuinely enjoy but the first couple of chapters made me cringe. I had a hard time getting into the book because of the way that Yoon described his African American character in the story who is apparently the best friend of the main character. It gave really gimmicky “I’m trying to be cool” vibes but it fell short of it and straight into disappointing.

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I really, really enjoyed this. I did. It was fun, but I’m not the BIGGEST fan of pretending to be someone else to get the object of your affection. It’s not fun for me.

However. I did still enjoy this. It was fun.

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I loved Frankly in Love! Sadly, I did not love this one. It was a very solid and sweet rom-com (with a strong hook!) but it fell a bit flat to me. I started this book thinking the age old trope of fake-dating-to-actual-dating would shaken up a bit... but it hit all the usual marks without much flare. The resolution warranted a shrug, not a smile.

However, I do enjoy Yoon's writing style! It is very readable, fun, and upbeat.

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There were elements of this book I enjoyed but it wasn't a favorite. The end felt a little shoved together for me and not properly resolved. I really enjoyed some of the characters, but overall, this was just ok for me.

Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Teen for the ARC.

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Sadly, Super Fake Love Song did not grab my attention as I thought it would. I was super hype for the book, but was disappointed by the execution. I ended up putting down the book, too bored to continue.

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