Title: Flip the Script
Author: Lyla Lee
Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
Publication date: May 31, 2022
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Summary
Hana has always been a huge fan of K-dramas, so she knows exactly what to avoid when she gets to star in one. Especially when she’s forced to start fake dating her co-star, Brian Yoon, to help create media buzz for the show. Her co-star who might just be starting to fall in love with her. But Hana is just going to keep to the script.
At least, that’s her plan until a new star is brought into the show. A star who might just be taking Hana’s place. What Hana doesn’t plan on is possibly falling for her new co-star. And their romance is definitely forbidden by those that run the show. Will Hana be able to keep her place in the show, even if she has feelings for her new on screen rival?
Review: Flip the Script
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for an advanced copy of Flip the Script to review! I absolutely loved I’ll Be The One when I read it last year, so I was excited to get my hands on Lee’s newest YA. And I am so happy to say that it definitely did not disappoint!
Even though I have never watched a K-drama in my life, I have seen clips and know that Lee nailed that aspect of this book. Lee shows how difficult it can be for these stars to have their own personal lives when the show runners basically make all of their decisions for them. This book really touches on the expectations that Korean culture places on these stars, and I liked that Hana was able to fight against these a bit.
And the characters! Hana, Minjee, and Brian absolutely stole the show. The way they support each other through everything that was going on was so sweet. They also had a few adult characters behind them cheering them on, and I just loved that dynamic. Hana and Minjee’s budding relationship felt realistic and adorable and I would read another book about them for sure.
I think the only thing I wanted more of was some of the behind the scenes regarding filming the show. Other than that, you should absolutely add this book to your summer TBR!
4/5 stars