3 Romance Books by Asian Authors to Read in April 2023

Get ready to swoon! As your fellow lover of romance novels, I'm so excited to share three new releases coming in April 2023 that will have you falling head over heels.


The Do-Over by Suzanne Park

Release Date: April 4, 2023

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Adult, Fiction, New Adult

What's the Book About? "The Do-Over" is a romantic comedy novel about a Korean-American woman named Lily who returns to college to complete her degree after discovering that she's a few credits short. She re-lives her senior year of college, ten years later, and discovers that her computer science TA is her old college boyfriend, Jake. As Lily navigates through her do-over, she learns valuable lessons about love, life, and the future.

 

King of Pride (King of Sins#1) by Ana Huang

Release Date: April 27, 2023

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Adult, Fiction, New Adult (*Contains explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature readers only.)

What's the Book About? "King of Pride" follows Kai Young and Isabella Valencia, two polar opposites who are irresistibly drawn to each other. Despite their differences, they find themselves falling into a forbidden romance that threatens their careers and livelihoods. As they struggle to resist their desires, they must decide if love is worth risking everything.

 

Throwback by Maurene Goo

Release Date: April 11, 2023

Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Time Travel, Romance

What's the Book About? Throwback follows Samantha Kang, a Korean-American girl who is transported back to the 1990s to help her teenage mom win Homecoming Queen. As Sam navigates this analog world, she discovers new things about her mother and herself, including a budding romance that challenges her perceptions of love and family. Through her time-travel journey, Sam learns about the immigrant experience and the complex relationships between parents and children.


What books are you excited to read this month?

Tiffany

TIFFANY @READBYTIFFANY

Tiffany (she/her) (@readbytiffany) is a Taiwanese-American bookstagrammer and book blogger. She had the idea of creating Subtle Asian Book Club in December 2019 and encouraged Alexandra to join in launching the project.

She manages the logistical side of the club. When she isn't traveling for work or organizing her life for fun, she can be found annotating her favorite books, marathoning webcomics, staying up late reading manga, and brainstorming new ideas.

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