3.5 ⭐️ rounded up

Okay, so K-Jane was a pretty fun read! Jane Choi is this Korean American teen from Nebraska who’s feeling super out of touch with her heritage. Everyone around her is obsessed with K-pop, K-dramas, and all things Korean, while she’s just… not. So she starts this secret social media account to dive into Korean culture and teach her soon-to-be-born brother about their roots. But things get messy when her online life starts affecting her real one.

I really appreciated how the book tackled identity and the pressure to fit into cultural expectations. Jane’s journey felt real, and I could appreciate her struggles of feeling “not enough” in any culture. The humor sprinkled throughout kept things light, even when dealing with deeper themes.

However, some parts felt a bit predictable, and I wished there was more depth in certain relationships. Also, the pacing was a bit off at times, making it hard to stay fully engaged.

Overall, K-Jane is a heartfelt story about self-discovery and embracing one’s identity. It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely worth a read if you’re into stories about cultural exploration and personal growth. It’s a cute YA read.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for this ARC

Wow, what an amazing book! Jane wants to learn more about Korean culture because she feels like she doesn’t know enough and she wants to teach her soon to be born brother. She embarks on a journey and also gets lost along the way. Jane has to navigate family, friends, school, and more. It can be hard for her to balance and it gets even more complicated when she goes viral! This book touches on identity, friendship, love, family, and so much more. This is probably one of the best YA books I’ve read in so long. I could also identify as someone who has struggled with my own culture and the feelings, it’s nice to find ways to become more connected. I absolutely adored this book!