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Frank Li is a Southern California high‑school senior torn between his parents’ traditional expectation that he date a Korean and his own desire to choose a partner freely. When he falls for Brit Means, a smart and beautiful white classmate, they agree to fake a relationship to gain independence. As they navigate this scheme, Frank confronts questions about love, self‑identity and the cultural boundaries that shape his life.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: David Yoon
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