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ੈ♡˳ rating: 5/5

ੈ♡˳ thoughts:
i loved this book! it was such an easy read and once i picked it up, i didn’t want to put it down. nora nguyen made it so easy to fall in love with all of her characters, giving even the most minor characters a background, which is something that i always look for in a book, even if it’s just a romance book. even though these two characters are doing everything in their power to not find love, something keeps bringing them together. adam thinks that evie is chaotic and crazy, while evie thinks that adam is uptight. they’re both put on this matchmaking tour through việt nam. i think that if you enjoy any abby jimenez book, you’ll most likely enjoy this one as well.

ੈ♡˳ quotes:
: ̗̀➛ “so maybe being with atlas was about more than the orgasms or the wide selection of earl grey teas in his pantry. he is sophisticated adventurous and confident—qualities evie wishes for in herself.

: ̗̀➛ “many of us feel indebted to our parents, but the truth is, parenthood is a choice they took on. we can’t dedicate our lives to pleasing others. love isn’t transactional like that.”

: ̗̀➛ “because once i start, a goddamn earthquake would not stop me.”

ੈ♡˳ tropes:
ꕥ enemies to lovers
ꕥ forced proximity (sort-of) / stuck together
ꕥ he falls first
ꕥ opposites attract
ꕥ different worlds


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