Reviews

Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee

michaelbereading's review

2.5

Dylan Tang aims to win a mooncake-making competition to honor his late mother and boost his aunt’s struggling  restaurant . However, he gets distracted by Theo Somers, a charming and wealthy young man who convinces Dylan to be his fake date at a family wedding. Despite their different backgrounds, Dylan begins to fall for Theo. But with the contest approaching, Dylan must navigate the challenges posed by Theo's family drama and decide whether he can save his family's business and pursue his feelings for Theo.

The Instagram hype led me astray on this one. I feel like the meeting of Dylan and Theo was so random, and their relationship developed out of literally nothing. I felt nothing for their relationship at all because there was no reason for them to even meet up after their first chance encounter...... And Theo's best friend Adrian was just so unbearable. Every scene he was in I just wanted to skip. I loved Dylan's relationship with his aunt and his sister, but every other relationship felt completely underdeveloped and forgettable. This was very very meh

unfortunatelycole's review against another edition

3.0

short and simple but still cute. i liked this one. i'm a fan of gay people who get to be happy okay

notartgarfunkel's review against another edition

adventurous 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

4.5

jessmdrr's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

katie9787's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

readwithyesi's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

angheligaya's review

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

this was such an easy cutesy read 💕

slock5's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

abitofcourage's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Racism

ashleysas's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5