Hangry Hearts
Hangry Hearts by Jennifer Chen, published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on March 18, 2025, is a contemporary romantic comedy that explores the intersection of love, family, and food. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story centers around Julie Wu and Randall Hur, former best friends whose families have become rivals. Their paths cross again during a community-service project, where they must navigate their complicated feelings amidst family tensions and a new rival for Julie’s affection.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the dynamics of friendship and romance, as Julie and Randall’s interactions evolve from awkward encounters to secret dates. The plot thickens with the involvement of London Kim, who has her sights set on Julie, adding layers of jealousy and complexity to their relationships. Set against the backdrop of the Year of the Dragon, the story invites reflection on family loyalty and the possibility of reconciliation. As the characters confront their feelings and family expectations, the Lunar New Year emerges as a pivotal moment for change and renewal.
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Love, family, and food collide in this sparkling Romeo and Juliet-inspired romance.
Julie Wu and Randall Hur used to be best friends. Now they only see each other on Saturdays at the Pasadena Farmers Market where their once close families are long-standing rivals.
When Julie and Randall are paired with ultra-rich London Kim for a community-service school project, they are forced to work together for the first time in years. It quickly becomes obvious that London has a major crush on Julie. But Julie can’t stop thinking about Randall. And Randall can’t stop thinking about how London is thinking about Julie. Soon, prompted by a little jealousy and years of missing each other, school project meetings turn into pseudo dates at their favorite Taiwanese breakfast shop and then secret kisses at the beach—far from the watchful eyes of their families.
Just as they’re finally feeling brave enough to tell their grandmas, the two matriarchs rehash their old fight and Julie and Randall get caught in the middle and Julie’s brother finds out they are dating. Their families are heartbroken.
But it’s the Year of the Dragon, an auspicious time to resolve disagreements and start anew, and Randall isn’t going down without fighting for what—and who—they love. Could the Lunar New Year provide not only a second chance for Randall and Julie, but for their families as well?
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