Now I’d like to talk about some components of the book that make it interesting and are…not my fave. This book is best suited to readers who like a heroine’s journey with some romantic elements. The romance is secondary, and I did not find it particularly satisfying or uplifting. There’s a lot I want to say about this book, so if you’re not interested in buckling up for the whole ride, here’s the summary before the final summary: This is the story of a young woman born to refugee parents who is struggling under the weight of her parents’ and society’s expectations. Or they’re not particularly comfortable so maybe more like…resonantly. So there are many, many aspects of this story that resonate beautifully. It’s very difficult to stop comparing ourselves and our successes to what’s outwardly visible from others’. My experience feels worthless how is my resume possibly going to stand out from all the other graduates just like me? I’m not qualified for anything how can I possibly get my foot in the door? All my old friends seem to be succeeding and I’m just stagnating why would I even put myself out there to talk to them? It’s a success/happiness mentality that-now that I’m not in my early 20s anymore-I absolutely hate, but that I can remember feeling myself and that I remember watching when I was older but supervising recent college graduates doing entry-level work.
I will say, however, that in terms of Jasmine’s characterization, Tieu is beat for beat spot on in representing Jasmine’s struggles as a recent college grad without a plan post-graduation.
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