Reviews
''Girl loves boy loves girl''I could not put this down, I loved the style of writing and how smooth the storyline was. It was such a joy to read, it brought light to the autism spectrum and I find that so important to showcase. The struggles that Khai goes through just to try to understand basic human emotions is so beautifully showcased in this book. It brought humor and love, while making it impossible to put the book down because it kept you so intrigued with what would come in the next pages! Highly recommend this book to anyone!!!
Absolutely loved it! A good 50% of this book had me squealing with excitement and joy.
Siempre he tenido debilidad por esos libros con alma que te llegan al corazón ya no sólo gracias a la historia en sí, sino también a todo el proceso que el autor o autora ha seguido y se ve reflejado su esfuerzo en cada página.Para mí, este es uno de esos libros.Nunca antes había leído sobre un romance con una persona autista así que tenía curiosidad. Realmente no tengo experiencia ni información como para saber si lo ha reflejado bien o no, pero me ha gustado mucho el personaje de Khai. En realidad, era fácil comprenderle.Por parte de Esme, la verdad es que se ha convertido en uno de mis personajes femeninos favoritos. Es una mujer que demuestra una fuerza y un valor admirables.Las partes de humor me han resultado muy divertidas, y he disfrutado mucho con la evolución de la pareja.Además he leído la nota de la autora y eso se ha ganado aún más puntos. Dios, y menos mal que cambió la historia, no me estaba gustando nada ese primer borrador que comenta jajaja.
The Kiss Quotient was one of my favorite reads for 2018. When I learnt there would be a second book I knew I had to get my hands on it. I must admit I was wary to start it because I feared the author might not deliver as she did the first time. My fears were for naught as she delivered a story that took me on a journey that stirred my emotions and left me breathless and hankering for more.It is said that mothers know what is best for their children. The Bride Test by Helen Hoang illustrated the phrase well. In this installment of The Kiss Quotient series, we meet Khai and Esme. Now Khai is not typical of the heroes you generally find in romance novels because of his autism. He does not process feelings the same way other people do. As a result, he feels he is defective and not capable of loving anyone. His family does not agree with him and his mom sets out on a matchmaking journey to Vietnam to find the perfect girl for him. What follows is a stream of emotional moments that had me laughing, crying, and wanting to shake sense into the characters.I found Esmie and Khai to be great characters. They both faced challenges, which they fought to overcome. Esme is one of those characters you start of not being too fond of, but as the story progresses, you cannot help but admire her strength and determination. Her desire for a better life for her daughter drove her success. She proved that whatever your mind conceives you can achieve.I loved watching Khai’s development throughout the story. He was such a sweet and caring guy opposite of what he believed himself to be.I believed Esmie and Khai, made a wonderful couple. Esme worked at trying to make Kai happy, but due to her ignorance about autism, she had a hard time understanding his needs.Kai’s embracing the idea of a relationship with Esme was a funny yet heartwarming moment. Watching him navigate the complexities of said relationship made for a compelling read. I loved the secondary characters, with my favorite being Quan, Kai’s older brother. He stood by his brother. I loved the tactic he used to convince Khai that he was in love. It was so much fun.My only problem with the story was the secrets/lies on Esme’s part, but it did not hinder my enjoyment, and it did not create any unnecessary drama.NarrationI listened to the audio book, and I loved the narration I thought Emily Woo Zeller did an excellent job with the character voices. I loved the accents, which helped to bring a authentic feel to the story.Conclusion/RecommendationOverall, this was a sweet, fun and passionate story, which featured relatable characters. If you have not read this yet, I recommend you do so as soon as possible
This is such a cute funny book! The writing is heartwarming, funny, and sexy. All the characters were great and well developed. The addition of the immigrant story with Esme was a really nice piece, as was the character of Khai having autism. I really felt like I could envision the characters, and you don't want to stop reading. I appreciated the inclusion of Michael's wedding, though it's a minor piece. I would definitely recommend this one!