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If We Ever Meet Again
One year is all it takes for strangers to become lovers...
19-year-old Farrah Lin is going to fall in love for the first time during her year abroad in Shanghai. She's sure of it.
The only problem? Her would-be leading man is her new friend’s boyfriend.
There’s nothing worse than being in love with someone you can’t have...or at least, she thinks it’s love.
But if that’s true, why can’t she stop fantasizing about someone else, specifically the cocky blond athlete with the world’s biggest ego (and greatest dimples)?
***
Blake Ryan is—was—a college football star who shocked the sports world when he quit after his third national championship. Instead of dealing with the fallout, he escapes to Shanghai, where he vows to keep life simple.
No football. No commitments. No romance.
But no matter how hard he tries, he can’t keep a certain beautiful brunette off his mind...or out of his heart.
What starts as a physical attraction develops into something much deeper as Blake and Farrah get swept up in the magic of Shanghai—and each other. But they only have one year, and there are forces outside their control that threaten to rip them apart.
Can their relationship survive the test...or was it just not meant to be?
WARNING: This is the first book in a duet. It's a full-length novel with no sudden cliffhangers, but Blake and Farrah’s story concludes in book two, If the Sun Never Sets, which takes place five years later.
If We Ever Meet Again is a steamy strangers to friends to lovers romance. Recommended for 18+ due to adult language and explicit content.
19-year-old Farrah Lin is going to fall in love for the first time during her year abroad in Shanghai. She's sure of it.
The only problem? Her would-be leading man is her new friend’s boyfriend.
There’s nothing worse than being in love with someone you can’t have...or at least, she thinks it’s love.
But if that’s true, why can’t she stop fantasizing about someone else, specifically the cocky blond athlete with the world’s biggest ego (and greatest dimples)?
***
Blake Ryan is—was—a college football star who shocked the sports world when he quit after his third national championship. Instead of dealing with the fallout, he escapes to Shanghai, where he vows to keep life simple.
No football. No commitments. No romance.
But no matter how hard he tries, he can’t keep a certain beautiful brunette off his mind...or out of his heart.
What starts as a physical attraction develops into something much deeper as Blake and Farrah get swept up in the magic of Shanghai—and each other. But they only have one year, and there are forces outside their control that threaten to rip them apart.
Can their relationship survive the test...or was it just not meant to be?
WARNING: This is the first book in a duet. It's a full-length novel with no sudden cliffhangers, but Blake and Farrah’s story concludes in book two, If the Sun Never Sets, which takes place five years later.
If We Ever Meet Again is a steamy strangers to friends to lovers romance. Recommended for 18+ due to adult language and explicit content.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2020
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Ana Huang
26 books101k followersAna Huang is a #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, Sunday Times, and #1 Amazon bestselling author. Best known for her Twisted series, she writes New Adult and contemporary romance with deliciously alpha heroes, strong heroines, and plenty of steam, angst, and swoon.
Her books have been translated in thirty languages and featured in outlets such as Good Morning America, NPR, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour UK.
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September 28, 2022
i cannot believe that the same author who wrote the twisted series wrote this garbage
this was not a love story
not even remotely
the heroine was a doormat (n ofc was a virgin)
the hero was an asshole and not in the fun way (obviously a manwhore)
i skimmed through the second book and it was equally horrible
after a five year gap
the hero was having a great sexlife, was famous and was getting everything he wanted
while the heroine was unemployed, hadn’t been in a relationship since the H, had been celibate for an year and also ofc hadn’t orgasmed since the hero
i mean what!??
i was really disappointed and never wanted to read another book by Ms. Huang
but since this horrible duet is from 2020
and the twisted series is from 2021
i can only hope the author has evolved and won’t be writing such bs ever again
this was not a love story
not even remotely
the heroine was a doormat (n ofc was a virgin)
the hero was an asshole and not in the fun way (obviously a manwhore)
i skimmed through the second book and it was equally horrible
after a five year gap
the hero was having a great sexlife, was famous and was getting everything he wanted
while the heroine was unemployed, hadn’t been in a relationship since the H, had been celibate for an year and also ofc hadn’t orgasmed since the hero
i mean what!??
i was really disappointed and never wanted to read another book by Ms. Huang
but since this horrible duet is from 2020
and the twisted series is from 2021
i can only hope the author has evolved and won’t be writing such bs ever again
April 10, 2024
i am in SHAMBLES, i could just be delusional as fuck but i just don’t believe that blake would do that, like that girl and his family HAVE to be lying 😭😭😭
UPDATE - I KNEW IT OHHHH I AM FUMING bc of this moving the rating to 5 😾
UPDATE - I KNEW IT OHHHH I AM FUMING bc of this moving the rating to 5 😾
December 8, 2023
well since my baby enemy shei exposed this review, i might as well change the rating to 1 star since it was absolutely TERRIBLE😩10/10 don’t recommend. i also don’t recommend reading my💩review😀
absolutely not😭cheating and a pregnancy trope? goodbye. i love ana huang….i just can’t believe she’s the same woman who wrote the twisted series. i didn’t like the writing style, these were her first books tho so that’s easy to overlook but omg idk. i didn’t like this book, i didn’t like the characters, i didn’t like the plot, i hated the third person, the tropes…but because i love ana so much i will stick with this series and see it through hoping that they get better as i continue. i know the second book is a duet to the first book so i’m not too excited considering i really didn’t like the characters at all…idk i just thought a lot of this was cringe and they fell in love so fast. 1 star.
absolutely not😭cheating and a pregnancy trope? goodbye. i love ana huang….i just can’t believe she’s the same woman who wrote the twisted series. i didn’t like the writing style, these were her first books tho so that’s easy to overlook but omg idk. i didn’t like this book, i didn’t like the characters, i didn’t like the plot, i hated the third person, the tropes…but because i love ana so much i will stick with this series and see it through hoping that they get better as i continue. i know the second book is a duet to the first book so i’m not too excited considering i really didn’t like the characters at all…idk i just thought a lot of this was cringe and they fell in love so fast. 1 star.
April 23, 2021
3.5-4 stars! I really enjoyed Ana Huang’s writing here. This is the first part of Blake and Farrah’s romance, set in college in Shanghai. We get to see them become friends, fall in love, and then get torn apart. The ending dragged for me which is why this is closer to 3.5 stars but I’m still so excited to read their sequel and second chance romance!
July 13, 2024
Wait a sec. Back up here. Josh? As in Josh Chen? Your telling me Josh and Ava Chen are your COUSINS?
If there’s one thing I love about Ana Huang’s books is that they are all connected 😝
Not sure how I feel about these two yet. But it’s Ana Huang, how bad can it get?
Enjoy 😘
If there’s one thing I love about Ana Huang’s books is that they are all connected 😝
Not sure how I feel about these two yet. But it’s Ana Huang, how bad can it get?
Enjoy 😘
July 21, 2024
ana i love you with all my heart. but this?? gurlllll
June 17, 2020
Well, it turns out I’m a sucker for a proper love story! I really did not know what to anticipate when reading this book from Huang and, to be honest, was expecting something rather drab and predictable. Ok, so I could see where the plot was headed but, do you know what? I actually enjoyed it! Safe, predictable and definitely “smushy” (sexy scenes with mushy scenes!), I could not help but fall in love with Blake and Farrah.
So, let’s recap my new word: smushy. There is a lot of sex in this book which is rather graphically described. If this would make you uncomfortable, then don’t even consider reading this. However, although I don’t read books like this, if ever, I didn’t find it too awkward too digest. In fact, the scenes were believable and the heat radiating off the pages between Blake and Farrah made their relationship even more impassioned. Coupled with the sex is, of course, the romance – the “mush”. There are plenty of declarations of love but I enjoyed the fact that Huang makes the characters realise that even they see it as a bit cheesy. But, considering that Farrah is searching for ‘The One’, someone to lose herself too, it all becomes part of a rather successful plot.
Set in Shanghai, I really enjoyed the cultural element to this book. There is a lot of emphasis on setting which for me, made the love story more removed and actually increasingly magical. The writer clearly knows her geography and I even found myself researching the setting after reading. For me, it made the story more unique; there are plenty of smushy stories set in the States and the removed location helped this book become more memorable.
So, what I guess I’m saying is that this book became a guilty pleasure! I enjoyed reading it. It was not a deep, thrilling story. There were no mysteries and it was rather predictable. But I appreciated the change of scenery that this brought to my reading. I believed in Farrah and Blake as characters and eventually found myself engrossed in their story – after I had let loose and admitted to myself that yes, I was enjoying the book. It was easy to immerse myself into the life of students in Shanghai and I actually am looking forward to discovering what happens next to Blake and Farrah.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
So, let’s recap my new word: smushy. There is a lot of sex in this book which is rather graphically described. If this would make you uncomfortable, then don’t even consider reading this. However, although I don’t read books like this, if ever, I didn’t find it too awkward too digest. In fact, the scenes were believable and the heat radiating off the pages between Blake and Farrah made their relationship even more impassioned. Coupled with the sex is, of course, the romance – the “mush”. There are plenty of declarations of love but I enjoyed the fact that Huang makes the characters realise that even they see it as a bit cheesy. But, considering that Farrah is searching for ‘The One’, someone to lose herself too, it all becomes part of a rather successful plot.
Set in Shanghai, I really enjoyed the cultural element to this book. There is a lot of emphasis on setting which for me, made the love story more removed and actually increasingly magical. The writer clearly knows her geography and I even found myself researching the setting after reading. For me, it made the story more unique; there are plenty of smushy stories set in the States and the removed location helped this book become more memorable.
So, what I guess I’m saying is that this book became a guilty pleasure! I enjoyed reading it. It was not a deep, thrilling story. There were no mysteries and it was rather predictable. But I appreciated the change of scenery that this brought to my reading. I believed in Farrah and Blake as characters and eventually found myself engrossed in their story – after I had let loose and admitted to myself that yes, I was enjoying the book. It was easy to immerse myself into the life of students in Shanghai and I actually am looking forward to discovering what happens next to Blake and Farrah.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 6, 2023
this book i can’t it hurts. ana huang i absolutely love you, i love all of your books but please no what was this? cheating and the pregnancy trope?! i really can’t, i’m mad, i’m hurt. i’m so beyond disappointed. i can’t fathom that you wrote this book. the only reason this is two stars is because Farrah slayed 😭 i have no more to say
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August 1, 2020
I went into this because a friend said that I may like it but I honestly had no intentions to read it because I had a feeling I knew what it would be about as all 2nd chance romances these days seem to have cheating as the main factor. Well, I wasn't wrong - nor right as it turns out.
First off, I did not read the previous book that takes readers on journey of how Hero & heroine met and fell in love, but I really don't feel like I missed anything and nor do I want to go back and read it.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!
In regards to safety, both Hero & heroine slept with others during the 5 year separation. Hero had also been engaged to Chloe for a few months and it is not mentioned if they slept together or not. In the present, there is no cheating, no OW/OM drama (aside from Hero & his feelings of guilt about the OW & what he thought he did).
So this is one of those that folks may be split in the middle. It was more of a 2 star read for me but I gave it a 3 only because at least author was a little original with Hero not actually cheating or having a kid with OW in the end. BUT, they still had other partners and were not celibate during the separation and that to me is a NO-NO in my fictional reads....
First off, I did not read the previous book that takes readers on journey of how Hero & heroine met and fell in love, but I really don't feel like I missed anything and nor do I want to go back and read it.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!
In regards to safety, both Hero & heroine slept with others during the 5 year separation. Hero had also been engaged to Chloe for a few months and it is not mentioned if they slept together or not. In the present, there is no cheating, no OW/OM drama (aside from Hero & his feelings of guilt about the OW & what he thought he did).
So this is one of those that folks may be split in the middle. It was more of a 2 star read for me but I gave it a 3 only because at least author was a little original with Hero not actually cheating or having a kid with OW in the end. BUT, they still had other partners and were not celibate during the separation and that to me is a NO-NO in my fictional reads....
March 1, 2023
3.5⭐️ This book frustrated me so much because it had almost all of the tropes I despise BUT I was thoroughly entertained and I hope what Blake did isn’t actually true. 🤠
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July 2, 2020
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But in the end, the universe gets its way,
and though they fought until their lungs ran out of breath,
they eventually had to ease apart.
If We Ever Meet Again is the story of what happens when life surprises us and we open ourselves up to something different from what we thought we wanted.
This story was sweet and heartwarming, with two very likable characters. Though I found Farrah and Blake's first meeting a little fast in happening and ever so slightly hurried, it was still charming. Their quick zings and ability to take each other lightly despite their attraction for one another was very relatable and drew me in as a reader. If nothing else, they made me smile. Though their story does not come to a (temporary) close in the best of terms, it's bittersweet, and does hold hope.
One of my favorite parts about the book were the rich descriptions of its setting. The scene between our two leads at the Great Wall of China was breathtaking, and though it had to do about their connection more so than the place, it was so easy to picture them there with history surrounding them. That scene, by the way, was the first time that this novel made me feel truly emotional—it was great to see two people who, up to this point were mostly bickering and bantering with one another, show vulnerability.
Between Farrah and Blake's friends, the cozy bond that they all have formed together, and the adventures that they take, If We Ever Meet Again was endearing. It's very much about not just the romantic relationships, but those in general.
Thank you to Ana Huang for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are mine.
But in the end, the universe gets its way,
and though they fought until their lungs ran out of breath,
they eventually had to ease apart.
If We Ever Meet Again is the story of what happens when life surprises us and we open ourselves up to something different from what we thought we wanted.
This story was sweet and heartwarming, with two very likable characters. Though I found Farrah and Blake's first meeting a little fast in happening and ever so slightly hurried, it was still charming. Their quick zings and ability to take each other lightly despite their attraction for one another was very relatable and drew me in as a reader. If nothing else, they made me smile. Though their story does not come to a (temporary) close in the best of terms, it's bittersweet, and does hold hope.
One of my favorite parts about the book were the rich descriptions of its setting. The scene between our two leads at the Great Wall of China was breathtaking, and though it had to do about their connection more so than the place, it was so easy to picture them there with history surrounding them. That scene, by the way, was the first time that this novel made me feel truly emotional—it was great to see two people who, up to this point were mostly bickering and bantering with one another, show vulnerability.
Between Farrah and Blake's friends, the cozy bond that they all have formed together, and the adventures that they take, If We Ever Meet Again was endearing. It's very much about not just the romantic relationships, but those in general.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 19, 2024
2.7 ˖⁺‧✮
i’m ignoring the fact that this book is rereleasing but i got an arc, so…
this book feels very different from other Ana Huang books. i tend to believe it’s due to third pov and style of writing ana had during the older period of time. i couldn’t connect to characters and i found them little bit annoying. however, i liked the story, it was entertaining and i was very exited about the next book until.. i knew this trope was included, but this was cruel. i honestly wasn’t expecting it to happen in similar circumstances. i felt bad for female main character and i respect the way she handled situation. ay least in this book, because they have happy ending?
will continue with the series. hope he shows himself better because as of now i don’t understand him. i do believe he was drunk and stuff could happen but not telling Farrah and letting her believe there is not big reason is wrong.
thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for accepting my request
i’m ignoring the fact that this book is rereleasing but i got an arc, so…
this book feels very different from other Ana Huang books. i tend to believe it’s due to third pov and style of writing ana had during the older period of time. i couldn’t connect to characters and i found them little bit annoying. however, i liked the story, it was entertaining and i was very exited about the next book until.. i knew this trope was included, but this was cruel. i honestly wasn’t expecting it to happen in similar circumstances. i felt bad for female main character and i respect the way she handled situation. ay least in this book, because they have happy ending?
will continue with the series. hope he shows himself better because as of now i don’t understand him. i do believe he was drunk and stuff could happen but not telling Farrah and letting her believe there is not big reason is wrong.
thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for accepting my request
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August 12, 2024
nope, just no..
How did my Queen Ana Huang make such rubish!!! Welp every author has that not great book and this is it..
𝘐𝘧 𝘞𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 {1 ⛦}
𝘐𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘯 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘵𝘴 {2 ⛦}
𝘐𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘥 𝘢 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 {3 ⛦⛦⛦⛦}
𝘐𝘧 𝘞𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 {4 ⛦⛦⛦⛦}
How did my Queen Ana Huang make such rubish!!! Welp every author has that not great book and this is it..
𝘐𝘧 𝘞𝘦 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 {1 ⛦}
𝘐𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘯 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘵𝘴 {2 ⛦}
𝘐𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘥 𝘢 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 {3 ⛦⛦⛦⛦}
𝘐𝘧 𝘞𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 {4 ⛦⛦⛦⛦}
June 27, 2024
I had such a high expectations for this book as it was written by Ana Huang. Even though I didn't love it as much as I had hoped, it was still a fun read.
The book is a fast-paced romance of Blake and Farrah who meet while studying abroad in Shanghai. Through their shared friend group, they get to know one another better, and things then take off. Although I think this story has been told before, it is still cute. To be honest, I thought the plot was more authentic because the characters' shared goals and dreams. With a cliffhanger at the finish, all I have to do now is read the second book.
This novel featured a few incredibly sweet moments as well as a few spicily times. In comparison to Ana Huang's other books, this one feels almost like Young Adult.
Comparing this book to other Ana Huang novels, it was significantly different. I can tell without a doubt that this was one of Ana Huang's very first works. Although the writing in her most recent series is far superior, I would still say that this was a decent book.
The book is a fast-paced romance of Blake and Farrah who meet while studying abroad in Shanghai. Through their shared friend group, they get to know one another better, and things then take off. Although I think this story has been told before, it is still cute. To be honest, I thought the plot was more authentic because the characters' shared goals and dreams. With a cliffhanger at the finish, all I have to do now is read the second book.
This novel featured a few incredibly sweet moments as well as a few spicily times. In comparison to Ana Huang's other books, this one feels almost like Young Adult.
Comparing this book to other Ana Huang novels, it was significantly different. I can tell without a doubt that this was one of Ana Huang's very first works. Although the writing in her most recent series is far superior, I would still say that this was a decent book.
January 28, 2024
3.5 ⭐️ you can 100% tell this isn’t Ana’s best work and after reading her new books its obvious how much she improved.
even though this book is written in 3rd person i still enjoyed it and its a fast and fun read.
i really enjoyed the friend group dinamic and the fact that they were 19/20y
but WHY DID YOU TURNED BLAKE INTO A CHEATER ??? miss you need to pay for my therapy because its not normal how much i CRIED, i feel personally attacked that you ruined this man for me.
even though this book is written in 3rd person i still enjoyed it and its a fast and fun read.
i really enjoyed the friend group dinamic and the fact that they were 19/20y
but WHY DID YOU TURNED BLAKE INTO A CHEATER ??? miss you need to pay for my therapy because its not normal how much i CRIED, i feel personally attacked that you ruined this man for me.
October 4, 2023
2.5-3
I’m so sad(and a littlle mad)????
farrah literally says TO BLAKE’S FACE that the one thing she’d never tolerate is the one thing he ends up doing and I’m supposed to what ? root for them in the second book???
I’m so sad(and a littlle mad)????
farrah literally says TO BLAKE’S FACE that the one thing she’d never tolerate is the one thing he ends up doing and I’m supposed to what ? root for them in the second book???
July 21, 2024
you CANNOT convince me that the woman who wrote twisted and kings of sin wrote.. well… this.
pregnancy and cheating trope- yuck. absolutely no.
writing style: ana huang is the queen of 1st-person-dual-pov romances. this book being in 3rd person and not being dual pov made me sad. the length was good and easy to get through.. and it was nice to have a speedy read (294 pages)
plot: ana huang is also THE QUEEN of smut. the spice in this book was so badly written. the plot was not one but intriguing. i wasn’t invested in the story whatsoever.
overall: highly disappointed by ana huang and this book.. idk if i can read more abt these characters i dislike sm
pregnancy and cheating trope- yuck. absolutely no.
writing style: ana huang is the queen of 1st-person-dual-pov romances. this book being in 3rd person and not being dual pov made me sad. the length was good and easy to get through.. and it was nice to have a speedy read (294 pages)
plot: ana huang is also THE QUEEN of smut. the spice in this book was so badly written. the plot was not one but intriguing. i wasn’t invested in the story whatsoever.
overall: highly disappointed by ana huang and this book.. idk if i can read more abt these characters i dislike sm
July 2, 2024
This was so much better than expected! I’ve seen a lot of bad reviews for this book (and series), but it was surprisingly good 😌
It was sweet, romantic, sad, and just very emotional 🥲..or maybe that’s just me 😅
Cute, and heartbreaking ❤️🩹
Might be around 4.5 ⭐️’s 🤔
It was sweet, romantic, sad, and just very emotional 🥲..or maybe that’s just me 😅
Cute, and heartbreaking ❤️🩹
Might be around 4.5 ⭐️’s 🤔
July 3, 2024
it’s going to be a NO from me! the cheating trope…no thanks!😀
May 29, 2024
For AH's debut, I would say this was decent, the writing was not up to par with her most recent series but I get it lol. This is in 3rd person's POV so if you're not into that be warned it isn't YA but some of the banter/ character interactions read as YA. If you like new adult books with found family, a friend group and young love oversees then this is your book. The mmc's were okay for the most part they got together pretty early which reduced the plot a bit. There is a bit of smut which was good for the smut lovers out there. Overall this was okay and if you like upper new adult romance then I would recommend it. Thank you Bloom Books for the arc.
Rating:2.75/5
Rating:2.75/5
July 4, 2023
4.5⭐️ - the ending ?? Um. I’m reading book two IMMEDIATELY.
November 13, 2022
This book had some really cute and spicy pieces as part of the romance but the ending was really predictable. This is part of a series so I’m thinking the next one will help build on this story but since I haven’t gotten there I have to base this review on only this book which is why it’s just getting an “ok” rating.
Also worth noting, I listened to the book via audio and didn’t love the narrator either. I thought the voice she used for the guys was really bad and the voice for the girl main a little annoying. I think it would have been better as 2 narrators. This also impacted my rating of the book because it was difficult to get through.
🌀Synopsis
Farrah and Blake are studying abroad in Shanghai for a year. Their group of friends is so close knit and has a ton of fun together. Without planning or really any forward thinking the two fall into a wild romance. Blake brings our Farrah’s wild side and Farrah helps Blake to be more confident in himself.
One trip back to the states for the holidays will change their relationship forever. Blake makes a huge mistake and the consequences catch up to him in a couple of months. They break up and throw themselves into their studies to avoid each other.
As the both prepare to go back home permanently, it’s clear even though he made poor choices Blake really does love Farrah he’s just unable to let her know.
Also worth noting, I listened to the book via audio and didn’t love the narrator either. I thought the voice she used for the guys was really bad and the voice for the girl main a little annoying. I think it would have been better as 2 narrators. This also impacted my rating of the book because it was difficult to get through.
🌀Synopsis
Farrah and Blake are studying abroad in Shanghai for a year. Their group of friends is so close knit and has a ton of fun together. Without planning or really any forward thinking the two fall into a wild romance. Blake brings our Farrah’s wild side and Farrah helps Blake to be more confident in himself.
One trip back to the states for the holidays will change their relationship forever. Blake makes a huge mistake and the consequences catch up to him in a couple of months. They break up and throw themselves into their studies to avoid each other.
As the both prepare to go back home permanently, it’s clear even though he made poor choices Blake really does love Farrah he’s just unable to let her know.
June 14, 2020
4.25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Stars
“Farrah had always equated the stars with love, which seemed as nebulous and out of reach as the diamonds in the sky. But as she stood there next to Blake, beneath the infinite skies of a foreign land, the stars felt a little closer.”
Writing 5 Stars - The writing in this story is fantastic. Ana Huang has a beautiful way with words that made it so enjoyable to read this story.
Characters 3.5 Stars - I liked Farrah, but Blake was just okay. A lot of the things he said were corny and cheesy, which made it hard for me to connect with him. When he put down his guard and was sincere, he was absolutely sweet.
The supporting cast of characters were fun, but there were SO many of them. I lost track of who was with who, and who looked like what. It was often difficult to differentiate between them.
Plot 3 Stars - I had difficulty grasping any plot for most of the book. It kinda just felt like I was on a journey, which is fine, but for me it made the book a bit harder to enjoy.
Setting 5 Stars - I LOVED the setting. Every scene was painted well, and so many places in Shanghai were used as a backdrop.
Unputdownable factor 4 Stars - With the first 2/3 of the book, I never felt the strong urge to keep reading (possibly due to what I mentioned about the plot). But the last 1/3 of the book I read quickly.
Dialogue 5 Stars - Dialogue flowed well, no complaints.
In conclusion, you will enjoy this book if you enjoy well-written, slow burn romance novels with steamy heat that bring you on a journey. This book is the first in a duology, and doesn’t end in a happily ever after yet. It’s promised in book two though. I received an ARC from the author in exchange for this honest review.
“And now that she’d walked amongst the stars, how could she not believe in fate?”
“Farrah had always equated the stars with love, which seemed as nebulous and out of reach as the diamonds in the sky. But as she stood there next to Blake, beneath the infinite skies of a foreign land, the stars felt a little closer.”
Writing 5 Stars - The writing in this story is fantastic. Ana Huang has a beautiful way with words that made it so enjoyable to read this story.
Characters 3.5 Stars - I liked Farrah, but Blake was just okay. A lot of the things he said were corny and cheesy, which made it hard for me to connect with him. When he put down his guard and was sincere, he was absolutely sweet.
The supporting cast of characters were fun, but there were SO many of them. I lost track of who was with who, and who looked like what. It was often difficult to differentiate between them.
Plot 3 Stars - I had difficulty grasping any plot for most of the book. It kinda just felt like I was on a journey, which is fine, but for me it made the book a bit harder to enjoy.
Setting 5 Stars - I LOVED the setting. Every scene was painted well, and so many places in Shanghai were used as a backdrop.
Unputdownable factor 4 Stars - With the first 2/3 of the book, I never felt the strong urge to keep reading (possibly due to what I mentioned about the plot). But the last 1/3 of the book I read quickly.
Dialogue 5 Stars - Dialogue flowed well, no complaints.
In conclusion, you will enjoy this book if you enjoy well-written, slow burn romance novels with steamy heat that bring you on a journey. This book is the first in a duology, and doesn’t end in a happily ever after yet. It’s promised in book two though. I received an ARC from the author in exchange for this honest review.
“And now that she’d walked amongst the stars, how could she not believe in fate?”
July 2, 2024
Honestly, I really enjoyed this. Is it deep and meaningful? No, but I didn’t pick it up for that. It has Huang’s well-known spice with relatable characters in a fun setting. Not life-changing, but exactly what I was expecting!
June 6, 2024
the story was cute and all BUT then he cheated??!! And got the girl pregnant?? Omg I hated it and hated that he lied about it?! Also hate that I want to read the next book, because I honestly still hope they get their happy ending in book 2! So many mixed feelings ugh
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2022
December 2022
i honestly dont remember much of this book and forgot i was reading it (read up 75% of it) - maybe i'll come back to it one day
i honestly dont remember much of this book and forgot i was reading it (read up 75% of it) - maybe i'll come back to it one day
August 14, 2024
Ich habe mich, wie viele andere, über neuen Lesestoff von Ana Huang gefreut! 😍
Die Cover von Band eins und zwei sind absolute Hingucker und gefallen mir sehr. Umso gespannter war ich auf den Inhalt, weil diese Reihe tatsächlich die erste der Autorin ist.
Farrah startet mit ihren 19 Jahren ein Auslandssemester in Shanghai und freut sich sehr auf diese Zeit. Sie will sich dort inspirieren lassen, neue Dinge entdecken und sich zum ersten Mal verlieben. Bis jetzt hat es noch nie wirklich gefunkt und das Kribbeln im Bauch blieb auch meistens aus.
Blake Ryan macht ebenfalls ein Auslandsemester in Shanghai und ist eigentlich überhaupt nicht Farrahs Typ. Bekannt, beliebt und mit einem großen Ego passt er nicht zu dem, was sie sucht. Doch das Sprichwort „Gegensätze ziehen sich an“ scheint nicht ganz falsch zu sein. Allerdings endet die gemeinsame Zeit von Blake und Farrah nach einem Jahr …
Wie von Ana Huang gewohnt ist der Schreib- und Erzählstil sehr leicht und man kommt immer gut voran. Inhaltlich hätte etwas mehr passieren können. Da ist man von der „Twisted“ und „Kings of Sin“ Reihe etwas anderes gewöhnt.
Das Setting fand ich sehr originell und auch die Idee des Auslandssemesters konnte mich überzeugen.
Die Clique von Blake und Farrah war sympathisch, echt und ließ das eine oder andere Drama nicht aus. So war die Geschichte manchmal etwas lebendiger.
Ich persönlich finde es schwierig, dass im Prolog schon beschrieben wird, wie das Buch ausgeht. Es gibt zwar noch einen zweiten Teil, aber das hat trotzdem etwas die Spannung rausgenommen.
„If we ever meet again“ ist ein schönes Romance Buch für zwischendurch, das aber nicht mit anderen Titeln der Autorin verglichen werden kann. Ich sehe noch Potenzial für den zweiten Band und hoffe, dass dieser etwas mehr Inhalt und Spannung parat hält. ✨
Die Cover von Band eins und zwei sind absolute Hingucker und gefallen mir sehr. Umso gespannter war ich auf den Inhalt, weil diese Reihe tatsächlich die erste der Autorin ist.
Farrah startet mit ihren 19 Jahren ein Auslandssemester in Shanghai und freut sich sehr auf diese Zeit. Sie will sich dort inspirieren lassen, neue Dinge entdecken und sich zum ersten Mal verlieben. Bis jetzt hat es noch nie wirklich gefunkt und das Kribbeln im Bauch blieb auch meistens aus.
Blake Ryan macht ebenfalls ein Auslandsemester in Shanghai und ist eigentlich überhaupt nicht Farrahs Typ. Bekannt, beliebt und mit einem großen Ego passt er nicht zu dem, was sie sucht. Doch das Sprichwort „Gegensätze ziehen sich an“ scheint nicht ganz falsch zu sein. Allerdings endet die gemeinsame Zeit von Blake und Farrah nach einem Jahr …
Wie von Ana Huang gewohnt ist der Schreib- und Erzählstil sehr leicht und man kommt immer gut voran. Inhaltlich hätte etwas mehr passieren können. Da ist man von der „Twisted“ und „Kings of Sin“ Reihe etwas anderes gewöhnt.
Das Setting fand ich sehr originell und auch die Idee des Auslandssemesters konnte mich überzeugen.
Die Clique von Blake und Farrah war sympathisch, echt und ließ das eine oder andere Drama nicht aus. So war die Geschichte manchmal etwas lebendiger.
Ich persönlich finde es schwierig, dass im Prolog schon beschrieben wird, wie das Buch ausgeht. Es gibt zwar noch einen zweiten Teil, aber das hat trotzdem etwas die Spannung rausgenommen.
„If we ever meet again“ ist ein schönes Romance Buch für zwischendurch, das aber nicht mit anderen Titeln der Autorin verglichen werden kann. Ich sehe noch Potenzial für den zweiten Band und hoffe, dass dieser etwas mehr Inhalt und Spannung parat hält. ✨
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