Member Review

"As You Wish" is an enjoyable and cute story. Lydia, Jenny, and Selene have come to South Korea to work as au pairs for three families who live in the same apartment complex and who are close friends. In addition to being au pairs, each young woman has something they want to accomplish -- Lydia is a talented young artist (and will be taking an art class while in Korea) who is seeking validation/admiration (but really she needs more self-confidence); Jenny is trying to get over a devastating breakup and is determined not to lose her heart to another guy (so of course her host mother has a handsome younger brother (Haru) who lives with them and quickly becomes a source of attraction and bed-sports); Selene is trying to find her birth mother. The three young women will each find love but not with facing challenges first.

One of the things I really liked about this book was the emphasis on Korean culture. The story is set in Seoul and focuses on Korean families and au pairs who are of Korean descent, so it makes sense that Korean culture, traditions, locations, music, etc. would be featured. However, instead of merely putting a Korean overlay on a romantic comedy, I felt like the author make a conscious effort to really explain and explore Korean culture and show an appreciation for Korean culture and traditions.