Frankly in Love
Frankly in Love by David Yoon is a young adult novel published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons in 2019. This edition spans 406 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Frank, a Korean American teenager whose parents have strict expectations about his dating life. When he falls for Brit, a girl outside his cultural background, he devises a plan with his friend Joy to pretend they are dating, hoping to navigate their parents’ expectations while exploring their own feelings.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of love, identity, and the complexities of cultural expectations. As Frank and Joy navigate their fake relationship, they confront issues related to prejudice and the challenges of adolescence. The book offers insights into the Asian American experience while addressing social topics such as dating and family dynamics. This engaging story captures the nuances of first love and the journey toward self-discovery.
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Frank loves Joy.
Joy loves Frank.
At least, that’s what they tell their parents . . .
Frank’s parents emigrated from Korea, and have pretty much one big rule for Frank – he must only date Korean girls.
So, when Frank falls for Brit, who is smart, beautiful and white, he needs a plan.
His friend Joy Song is in the same boat and so they make a pact: they’ll pretend to date each other in order to gain their freedom.
Frank and Joy agree that fake-dating is the perfect plan.
But, they soon discover that the only thing more complicated than pretending to be in love, is actually falling in love.
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‘Big-hearted, honest, hilarious, and achingly romantic. I smiled, I laughed, I cried, and I closed this book wiser. Get ready to fall in love with Frank, world!’ Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at The End
‘A beautifully layered novel about first love, tribalism and that brief, magical period when kids have one foot in high school, one foot out the door’ New York Times
‘A love story, a treatise on racism, a peek into adolescence, and a welcome to Korean-American culture, all at once.’ Jodi Picoult
‘Think John Green by way of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before“ Entertainment Weekly
‘Touching on issues of race, identity, and first love, Frankly in Love is the charming, funny, romantic young adult crossover novel that both adults and teens will enjoy in equal measure.’ PopSugar
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