If You Could See the Sun

Wow, this was surprisingly good?

I don't usually read contemporaries since I tend to zone out in the middle and lose interest, but this book keeps me hooked until the very end. It's lighthearted and cute, the prose is easy to read. As a Chinese who also went to an international school, this book is full of all the things I grew up with and it feels so nice to bask in that familiarity. It even highlights racism towards Asians, which sadly happens more often that not. I think that deserves a mention among all the reviews praising the romance and love interest.

The romance is cute too, though. Henry Li is attractive in the way that K / C-drama or manga male leads are attractive. He's tall and handsome, young and rich, and is a very supportive partner. So if that's what you're into, this is definitely for you. The book promises academic rivals to lovers, and that is exactly what it's giving us. I know it's not the most original when it comes to tropes and premises, but it's fun and that's all that matters.

Will definitely pick up more Ann Liang books.