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A review by lilybear3
I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
This is the fluffy, happily-ever-after, YA romance that I crave every now and then. I loved this book and it made me smile reading it. I liked that this book dealt with fatphobia and beauty standards in Korean and American culture. It also dealt with strained parent/child relationship, LGBTQ+ issues, and bullying. I loved that Skye had support from friends and others, but she was ultimately her own source of encouragement. She believed in herself and gave herself confidence, even if it meant battling the voices in her head. There is a good amount of queer characters and I am happy that there is bi representation! Lots of pop culture references and, of course, K-pop songs and references! I will be thinking about Henry for a very long time because he is simply perfect.
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Biphobia
Moderate: Racism, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship