Hello readers! How’s spring treating you so far? (For those of you in countries experiencing spring) I find myself enjoying the warmer weather but also disliking the rain. It’s definitely a love-hate relationship for me. One of my reading goals this season is to read more books by Canadian authors, especially those set in Canada. When I received the ARC for ‘Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie,’ I knew I had to read it immediately. I started it on my trip to Mexico and it was literally the perfect vacation read.
My thoughts
Emily, a struggling author and the last unmarried daughter in her family. At her sister’s wedding, her mom tries to set her up with Mark Chan, who initially seems like a stuck-up guy with few words. Fed up with her mother’s matchmaking, Emily decides to play along and fake a relationship with Mark to get her mom off her back. It’s hilariously relatable how similar Emily’s mom is to a typical African mother, despite being Asian.
The first half of the book, told from Emily’s point of view, had me laughing. She’s witty, relatable, and you can’t help but root for her. Plus, as someone who’s lived in Toronto for a couple of years now, spotting familiar places in the story was such a treat!
The only thing I didn’t really like was getting Mark’s point of view midway through the book. I wish we got his POV from the beginning.
Despite being a slow burn, the pacing was spot-on, building the story to such a crescendo that I found myself completely invested and reluctant for it to end. I will definitely be reading more of this author’s work.
If you’re into slow-burn romances, fake dating scenarios, and protagonists who are authors, this one’s for you! Thanks to Simon & Schuster Canada for this ARC. It’s set to be published on May 7, 2024.
Leave a Reply