"The perfect childhood friends-to-lovers story—full stop." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners and The Soulmate Equation Her ex-boyfriend wants her back. Her former best friend is in town. When did Hannah’s life become a K-drama? Hannah Cho had the next year all planned out—the perfect summer with her boyfriend, Nate, and then a fun senior year with their friends. But then Nate does what everyone else in Hannah’s life seems to do—he leaves her, claiming they have nothing in common. He and all her friends are newly obsessed with K-pop and K-dramas, and Hannah is not. After years of trying to embrace the American part and shunning the Korean side of her Korean American identity to fit in, Hannah finds that’s exactly what now has her on the outs. But someone who does know K-dramas—so well that he’s actually starring in one—is Jacob Kim, Hannah’s former best friend, whom she hasn’t seen in years. He’s desperate for a break from the fame, so a family trip back to San Diego might be just what he needs…that is, if he and Hannah can figure out what went wrong when they last parted and navigate the new feelings developing between them. "A deliciously swoony romance." —Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart Principle "A smart, funny book not to be missed!" —Emiko Jean, New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After "Pitch-perfect." —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow Gr 9 Up-Two former best friends reunite in this enemies-to-lovers story of identity, Korean culture, and K-drama fandom. Hannah Cho was recently dumped by her boyfriend, which is honestly bad timing as their summer before senior year is about to start, and she had it all planned out. Jacob Kim is a late-bloomer-turned-hottie who has hit it big acting in a K-drama. The two former childhood best friends haven't spoken in years, but when Jacob returns to his native San Diego from Seoul, the two must confront the hurt that has kept them apart. Although Hannah has struggled her whole life with her Korean identity, she's not ready to face the fact that Jacob is a much sought-out star that her own friends recognize. Can she win Nate, her former boyfriend who is white but loves all things K, back? Can Jacob enjoy California even though he's under strict contractual obligations? And can the two teens possibly be feeling something other than friendship? This story is told in alternating voices, and it has two very relatable main characters. The "will they or won't they?" trope is fairly predictable, but an inside view of the world of the machines that are K-pop and K-dramas will attract a wide range of readers. Most teens will see some of their own realities depicted in the main character's story and that's the best part of the book. VERDICT A great purchase for all high school collections.-Carol Youssifα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. "The perfect childhood friends-to-lovers story—full stop." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners and The Soulmate Equation "Adorable, heartfelt, and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!" —Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend "A deliciously swoony romance." —Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart Principle "Daebak! This debut has plenty to offer avid romcom readers." —Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous and The Perfect Escape "Seoulmates will make you swoon. A smart, funny book not to be missed!" —Emiko Jean, New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After "Laugh-out-loud funny with a solid gold heart!" —Elise Bryant, author of Happily Ever Afters and One True Loves "A pitch-perfect romance with relatable, occasionally messy characters, heartfelt swoons, and so many laugh-out-loud moments." —Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow A POPSUGAR Best YA Book of 2022 "Meaningfully examines issues around Korean American identity, code-switching, objectification of Asian culture and people, family dynamics, and finding inner strength. An honest, fresh, and thoughtful summer romance." — Kirkus Reviews "Recalling the effusive expression, fast pace, and dramatic moments of a K-drama, Lee celebrates Korean culture, and examines its objectification within the U.S., via a good- humored and tenderly written second chance at love." — Publishers Weekly "An inside view of the world of the machines that are K-pop and K-dramas will attract a wide range of readers. Most teens will see some of their own realities depicted in the main character’s story and that’s the best part of the book." — SLJ "A quick and lovely read that touches on themes of identity and internal growth, this novel is perfect for the romantics at heart." — Booklist Susan Lee is the author of the young adult romantic come