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A review by sweekune
XOXO by Axie Oh
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4/5
A cute, high school, forbidden romance between a Korean American cellist and a K-pop star. Jenny meets Jaewoo at her uncles karaoke bar in LA and they have one fun evening together before he disappears back to Korea. Jenny's grandmother is ill so her and her mum move to Korea to visit. Starting at her new Korean school, who does Jenny find there but Jaewoo. However, being an idol means he isn't allowed to date.
- I'll admit I picked this up to fulfill the X in my alphabet challenge this year but ended up enjoying it so much. Jenny is sweet, funny and wonderfully naïve and I loved how she grew through the story. Jaewoo and his band XOXO were really cool as were the other side characters. I would honestly enjoy a sequel if one were written.
- I was not at all knowledgable about K-pop but thankfully my mum and bestfriend are both fans and gave me a quick K-pop 101 to better get the story. That said, I think you could read and enjoy it without prior knowledge and it could be a good introduction to K-pop for someone uninitiated.
- The romance was sweet, enjoyable and nice and PG. Think stolen kisses and secretly hand holding. It fit the setting and the story well and this book would be an appropriate romance for younger reader.
Fluffy, enjoyable and fun. Would recommend to younger (10+) readers or those looking for a fluffy and sweet romance without spice.
A cute, high school, forbidden romance between a Korean American cellist and a K-pop star. Jenny meets Jaewoo at her uncles karaoke bar in LA and they have one fun evening together before he disappears back to Korea. Jenny's grandmother is ill so her and her mum move to Korea to visit. Starting at her new Korean school, who does Jenny find there but Jaewoo. However, being an idol means he isn't allowed to date.
- I'll admit I picked this up to fulfill the X in my alphabet challenge this year but ended up enjoying it so much. Jenny is sweet, funny and wonderfully naïve and I loved how she grew through the story. Jaewoo and his band XOXO were really cool as were the other side characters. I would honestly enjoy a sequel if one were written.
- I was not at all knowledgable about K-pop but thankfully my mum and bestfriend are both fans and gave me a quick K-pop 101 to better get the story. That said, I think you could read and enjoy it without prior knowledge and it could be a good introduction to K-pop for someone uninitiated.
- The romance was sweet, enjoyable and nice and PG. Think stolen kisses and secretly hand holding. It fit the setting and the story well and this book would be an appropriate romance for younger reader.
Fluffy, enjoyable and fun. Would recommend to younger (10+) readers or those looking for a fluffy and sweet romance without spice.