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A Pho Love Story

Loan Le
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A Pho Love Story

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021

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Loan Le

A Pho Love Story

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

402

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL710L

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Super Short Summary

A Pho Love Story by Loan Le follows the lives of two Vietnamese-American teenagers, Linh and Bao, whose families run rival pho restaurants. As Linh and Bao navigate their blossoming relationship, they confront cultural expectations and family secrets. The narrative explores themes of love, identity, and reconciliation within their close-knit community.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

21,984 ratings

60%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Loan Le's A Pho Love Story charmingly intertwines romance and family drama against the backdrop of Vietnamese-American culture. Readers appreciate its rich, multicultural narrative and heartfelt characters. However, some find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a delightful yet imperfect read for lovers of contemporary YA fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Pho Love Story?

Fans of A Pho Love Story by Loan Le will likely be young adults who enjoy romance and cultural narratives. Readers of Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Sandhya Menon's When Dimple Met Rishi will appreciate this heartfelt, food-centered love story exploring family expectations and self-discovery.

4.0

21,984 ratings

60%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

402

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2021

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL710L

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