A Pho Love Story
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le is a romantic comedy published by Simon and Schuster on December 28, 2021. This reprint edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows two Vietnamese American teens, Bao Nguyen and Linh Mai, as they navigate their burgeoning relationship amidst a longstanding feud between their families, who own competing pho restaurants.
Readers will find a humorous and insightful exploration of family dynamics and cultural identity as Bao, who sees himself as steady yet unremarkable, and Linh, a passionate artist with familial obligations, confront their complicated histories. The story delves into themes of diversity and multiculturalism, highlighting the challenges faced by Asian American families in the United States. As their connection deepens, Bao and Linh must reconcile their feelings with the expectations of their families, making for a relatable and engaging tale of young love.
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“Will leave readers swooning.” —PopSugar
When Dimple Met Rishi meets Ugly Delicious in this funny, smart romantic comedy, in which two Vietnamese American teens fall in love and must navigate their newfound relationship amid their families’ age-old feud about their competing, neighboring restaurants.
If Bao Nguyen had to describe himself, he’d say he was a rock. Steady and strong, but not particularly interesting. His grades are average, his social status unremarkable. He works at his parents’ pho restaurant, and even there, he is his parents’ fifth favorite employee. Not ideal.
If Linh Mai had to describe herself, she’d say she was a firecracker. Stable when unlit, but full of potential for joy and fire. She loves art and dreams pursuing a career in it. The only problem? Her parents rely on her in ways they’re not willing to admit, including working practically full-time at her family’s pho restaurant.
For years, the Mais and the Nguyens have been at odds, having owned competing, neighboring pho restaurants. Bao and Linh, who’ve avoided each other for most of their lives, both suspect that the feud stems from feelings much deeper than friendly competition.
But then a chance encounter brings Linh and Bao in the same vicinity despite their best efforts and sparks fly, leading them both to wonder what took so long for them to connect. But then, of course, they immediately remember.
Can Linh and Bao find love in the midst of feuding families and complicated histories?
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