Frankly in Love (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by David Yoon

Overview

This Barnes & Noble Exclusive Edition includes an interview with David and Nicola Yoon and a bonus chapter.

"I loved, loved, LOVED this book." —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things and A Spark of Light

"Big-hearted, honest, hilarious, and achingly romantic." —Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at The End
 
"This book is pure joy." —Deb Caletti, Printz Honor Recipient for A Heart in a Body in the World and National Book Award Finalist for Honey, Baby, Sweetheart

"This is a classic in the making." —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Warcross
 

Two friends. One fake dating scheme. What could possibly go wrong?

Frank Li has two names. There's Frank Li, his American name. Then there's Sung-Min Li, his Korean name. No one uses his Korean name, not even his parents. Frank barely speaks any Korean. He was born and raised in Southern California.

Even so, his parents still expect him to end up with a nice Korean girl—which is a problem, since Frank is finally dating the girl of his dreams: Brit Means. Brit, who is funny and nerdy just like him. Brit, who makes him laugh like no one else. Brit . . . who is white.

As Frank falls in love for the very first time, he's forced to confront the fact that while his parents sacrificed everything to raise him in the land of opportunity, their traditional expectations don't leave a lot of room for him to be a regular American teen. Desperate to be with Brit without his parents finding out, Frank turns to family friend Joy Song, who is in a similar bind. Together, they come up with a plan to help each other and keep their parents off their backs. Frank thinks he's found the solution to all his problems, but when life throws him a curveball, he's left wondering whether he ever really knew anything about love—or himself—at all.

In this moving novel, debut author David Yoon takes on the question of who am I? with a result that is humorous, heartfelt, and ultimately unforgettable.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593108567
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	11/16/2019
Edition description:	Signed Edition
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	175,432
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 5.60(h) x 1.40(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

…firmly set in the traditional Asian-American territory of suburban Southern California and populated with the familiar mix of "Harvard or bust" parents and their second-generation kids. It's the storytelling Yoon does within this milieu that is extraordinary…[Frankly in Love] is a beautifully layered novel about first love, tribalism and that brief, magical period when kids have one foot in high school, one foot out the door. A particularly strong asset is the exuberant voice of Frank, one of the most likable male Y.A. protagonists I've read in a long time…Admirably, Yoon explores themes of racism, forgiveness and acceptance without getting earnest or preachy or letting anyone off the hook. And there's a universality to the story that cuts across cultures.

The New York Times Book Review - Catherine Hong