Can't-Wait Wednesday - A Pho Love Story

 

 Can't-Wait Wednesday is a feature hosted at Wishful Endings where people showcase an upcoming book they are looking forward to.

 This week I'm anticipating . . .

 

 

Title: A Pho Love Story

Author: Loan Le

Pages: 416

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK

Release Date: 9th February 2021 (US) / 18th February 2021 (UK)

 

Blurb from Goodreads:

All's fair in love, war and noodles . . .

If Bao Nguyen had to describe himself, he’d say he was a rock. Steady and strong, but not particularly interesting. His grades are average, his social status unremarkable. He works at his parents’ pho restaurant, and even there, he is his parents’ fifth favorite employee.

If Linh Mai had to describe herself, she’d say she was a firecracker. Stable when unlit, but full of potential for joy and spark and fire. She loves art, and she dreams of making a career of it one day. The only problem? Her parents rely on her in ways they’re not willing to admit, including expecting her to work practically full-time at their family’s pho restaurant.

For decades, the Mais and the Nguyens have been at odds, having owned competing, neighboring pho restaurants. Bao and Linh have resolved never to befriend each other, for fear of pushing too far and bringing on undue heartbreak. But when a chance encounter brings Linh and Bao closer, sparks fly . . .

Can Linh and Bao’s love survive in the midst of feuding families and complicated histories?

 

 

Why I'm Anticipating This Book:

 This sounds like such a fun book! 

I'm really looking forward to reading Linh and Bao's interactions.