Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher(s) for the eARC in exchange for an honest review and/or promotion.

I enjoyed reading "Seoulmates" by Susan Lee last year, so I was super excited to be approved for her new novel, "The Name Drop"! This book was so cute and fun— it had me smiling to myself SO MUCH from all the K-drama vibes it was emulating. Yes, some suspension of disbelief must be had in regard to the actual plot, but it didn't bother me. I would say that the romance isn't necessarily always at the forefront of the novel either, but I honestly kind of liked that and think it worked in its favor. I think it's a testament to Lee's writing that she's able to create and write characters/young adults that all feel so authentic, nuanced and relatable in their motivations and struggles; even as someone who is leaving her ~20s soon as I turn 30, I was still able to connect with Jessica and Elijah as they embarked on their individual journeys and discovering who they are/want to be (all while also falling in love!)~ I would definitely recommend this out to others who enjoy K-dramas (or really, any kind of Asian-helmed/led soap operas) and are looking for a quick read with great characters you can truly root for!