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Fake Dates and Mooncakes

By Sher Lee
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Dylan Tang is determined to win a Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake-making competition to honour his mother and help his aunt's struggling Chinese takeout in Brooklyn. His plans are complicated when Theo Somers, a charming and wealthy young man, convinces him to be his fake date at a glamorous family wedding. Their worlds collide, and what was meant to be just pretend romance begins to feel real. Facing family drama and the looming contest, Dylan must navigate rich-people problems while deciding whether to follow his heart and save his family's business.
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This young adult novel appeals to readers who enjoy heartfelt romances with diverse cultural settings, engaging family dynamics, and a touch of culinary delight. Fans of contemporary YA romance featuring themes of identity, family loyalty, and cross-cultural experiences will find this a compelling and warm story.

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Fake-dates, mooncakes and rich people problems. But love wasn't meant to be on the menu . . . Dylan Tang wants to win a Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake-making competition for teen chefs - in memory of his mom, and to bring much-needed publicity to his aunt's struggling Chinese takeout in Brooklyn. Enter Theo Somers: charming, wealthy, with a smile that makes Dylan's stomach do backflips. AKA a distraction. Their worlds are sun-and-moon apart, but Theo keeps showing up. He even convinces Dylan to be his fake date at a family wedding in the Hamptons. In Theo's glittering world of pomp, privilege, and crazy rich drama, their romance is supposed to be just pretend . . . but Dylan finds himself falling for Theo. For real. Then Theo's relatives reveal their true colours - but with the mooncake contest looming, Dylan can't risk being sidetracked by rich-people problems. Can Dylan save his family's business and follow his heart - or will he fail to do both?

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Fake Dates and Mooncakes is celebrated for its delightful blend of romance, family, and rich cultural details. Jason June praises its "perfect recipe of romance, riches, and really great food," while F.T. Lukens calls it "wonderfully heartfelt and romantic." Brian Zepka highlights the book's warmth and entertaining qualities, and Alison Cochrun advises readers not to read it hungry, given its focus on food. Adam Sass notes its vibrant depiction of Singaporean Chinese culture, making it a heartfelt and delicious read for fans of young love and family stories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035028313

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Contemporary Romance Fiction LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Romance Sher Lee Young Adult

About the Author

Sher Lee lives in Singapore and has an abiding love for local street food (including an incredible weakness for xiao long bao). She loves corgis and has also made mooncakes with her favorite aunt. She's a Pitch Wars alum with screenwriting experience in TV and film. Fake Dates and Mooncakes is her debut novel.

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