Ugh this book was SO CUTE and SO FUNNY and THE CACKLING. THE CACKLING.


And now here she is, using my Chinese name, even though she knows I hate it. And for good reason too, not because I'm ashamed of my heritage or anything. "Don't use my Chinese name," I snap snappishly.

"It's a good name," she shoots back. "Scholar Army! Good, strong name. All other girls named stupid names like Beautiful Flower or Beautiful Sky. I want my daughter to have the best name."

"You used the wrong Chinese characters and ended up naming me Correct Bacteria."


(quotes are from an advance uncorrected proof and may not match the final book copy)

And chapter two. NEED I EVEN MENTION THE AMERICAN PIE SHENANIGANS THAT KICK THIS WHOLE THING OFF? Just. Oh man.

No further spoilers, but I cannot wait until this book is officially released and I can booktalk it to my teens (and YA-loving grownups) looking for a fun, fluffy read.

A little racy, a little rom-commy, and a whole lot Asian, this was a fabulous quick read. I can't wait to pick up A for Aunties, now.