by Pintip Dunn
Release Date: August 18, 2020; Entangled: Teen
From Goodreads:
The Tech sisters don’t date in high school. Not because they’re not asked. Not because they’re not interested. Not even because no one can pronounce their long, Thai last name—hence the shortened, awkward moniker. But simply because they’re not allowed.
Until now.
In a move that other Asian American girls know all too well, six months after the older Tech twins got to college, their parents asked, “Why aren’t you engaged yet?” The sisters retaliated by vowing that they won’t marry for ten (maybe even twenty!) years, not until they’ve had lots of the dating practice that they didn’t get in high school.
In a shocking war on the status quo, her parents now insist that their youngest daughter, Orrawin (aka “Winnie”), must practice fake dating in high school. Under their watchful eyes, of course—and organized based on their favorite rom-coms. ’Cause that won’t end in disaster.
The first candidate? The son of their longtime friends, Mat Songsomboon—arrogant, infuriating, and way too good-looking. Winnie’s known him since they were toddlers throwing sticky rice balls at each other. And her parents love him.
If only he weren’t her sworn enemy.
Rating: 4 of 5 stars
This bestfriends turned enemies to fake lovers to real lovers trope has got to be the best thing ever invented.
Dating Makes Perfect had me laughing and swooning and crying and just outright hungry. I love Pintip Dunn's descriptive, vibrant writing. Being immersed in Thai culture and tradition was such a delightful experience I absolutely enjoyed and loved. I am so in love and in awe with this place I've never even been to.
This book was everything I wanted and more. So, so much more. Read it in one sitting and fell in love with the writing and the characters from the very first page. I am absolutely, irrevocably in love with the Tech family. All their quirks and craziness and their realness. We don't always see the best in ourselves but family always does. And sisters? They're THE BEST. I have sisters of my own and like Winnie I'm the youngest of three. The kind of bond formed between sisters is unlike anything, I can attest to that. The Tech sisters definitely took the spotlight in the book.
I don't know how helpful this review is (or if anyone is even reading it) but I can't not mention Mat. THIS MAGNIFICENT, AMAZING HUMAN BEING. Reenact rom-com scenes with me anytime. I AM SWOON.
This sweet, heartwarming and wonderfully written book gave me all the FEELS. My heart barely survived the experience.
And just in case it didn't come across- I love, love, love this book to pieces! (I don't think I've ever mentioned the word 'love' this much in any review before.)
Is it too soon for a re-read?
'Maybe that’s where our closeness comes from. I’m not sure. All I know is that saying goodbye to them feels like yanking out a small but important organ. Not the useless appendix, but maybe a thyroid?'
“My kisses probably figure in your dreams on a nightly basis.”
“If you love them, you have to give them a little credit. Give them the chance to prove you wrong, to show that they’ve been growing and adapting right alongside us.”
I received an e-arc via Netgalley to read and review.
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