Title: Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies
Author: Abigail Hing Wen
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Publication date: August 13, 2024
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Summary
Though they shared a magical kiss at Prom, Tan and Winter have decided to not let it change their friendship. However, this plan becomes increasingly difficult when all of their parents go on a vacation to Hawaii. Now, Tan and Winter are in charge of Tan’s little sister while they’re gone. Meaning avoiding each other becomes impossible.
Things get even more complicated when Tan’s ex, Rebecca, arrives, on the run from her billionaire father. Tan is quickly pulled into helping her, and now they all find themselves on the run. Will they be able to figure everything out before Rebecca’s dad catches up with them?
Review: Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies
Thanks to Feiwel & Friends and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies by Abigail Hing Wen! I was intrigued by the premise, as it sounded sort of spy, action adventure related. And there is plenty of action as the teens find themselves on the run. It’s an overall fast paced read, which makes it really easy to get through quickly!
My main issue was the premise requires a lot of suspension of disbelief to make the book work, and I just couldn’t quite get there. The sort of thriller/chase aspect didn’t quite work for me because the situation seemed highly exaggerated. There weren’t enough details grounded in reality to make it believable, which made it difficult for me to get into the story.
However, the romance is cute. There’s some love triangle drama, if you’re into that kind of thing. The ending is satisfying, and if you can just throw yourself into the story, it’s an entertaining read overall. Just wasn’t necessarily for me.
If you like action-y romance, definitely check this one out in August!
3.5 stars