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A review by bookcrushin
Rent a Boyfriend by Gloria Chao
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I love that this wasn't billed as a holiday romance, but it really is! Starting from Thanksgiving break all the way through Chinese New Year and Valentine's! This is also a college-aged protagonist! I really loved reading and learning more about the cultural aspects of being a Taiwanese American especially during the holidays, as well as figuring out who you are versus whom your parents and community expect you to be.
Moderate: Body shaming, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, and Medical content
Tiny Harry Potter mention, minor mentions of pregnancy, fake pregnancy