Fireworks
Fireworks by Alice Lin, published by Random House Children’s Books on June 7, 2022, is a contemporary young adult fiction that explores the complexities of fame, friendship, and romance. This 320-page novel follows seventeen-year-old Lulu Li as she navigates her last summer before college, which takes an unexpected turn when her childhood friend Kite Xu returns from South Korea. Having pursued a career in K-pop, Kite’s return offers Lulu a chance to reconnect, but their rekindled friendship is complicated by the pressures of his fame and the feelings that resurface.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of coming of age and multicultural relationships, as Lulu grapples with her emotions and the challenges posed by Kite’s celebrity status. As their bond deepens, Lulu faces warnings from Kite’s sister, Connie, about the potential pitfalls of their relationship. The story captures the tension between aspiration and reality, highlighting the struggles of young love in the context of fame and personal identity.
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Fame and friendship can get complicated, especially when you throw romance into the mix this rom com perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters!
Seventeen-year-old Lulu Li has her last summer before college all planned out. But her plans go awry when she learns that Kite Xu, her old next-door neighbor and childhood friend, will be returning home from South Korea.
Lulu hasn’t seen Kite since eighth grade, after he left the country to pursue a career in K-pop, eventually debuting in the boy group Karnival. When Karnival announces that Kite will be taking a break from K-pop activities for mysterious reasons, the opportunity to rekindle their friendship arises.
Star-struck and nostalgic, Lulu tries to reconnect with Kite. As they continue to bond and reminisce over the past, Kite’s sister, Connie, warns Lulu not to get too close to her brother. The harder Lulu tries to deny her feelings, the stronger they get. But how could a K-pop star ever fall for a nobody from home? And even if he did, is there any way for their relationship to end but badly?
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