'Sushi for One? is an entertaining romp into the world of multi-culturalism. I loved learning the idiosyncrasies of Lex's crazy family---which were...
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Sep 16, 2007
Michelle
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This was one busy story. Not a dull moment at all. In fact, I think Lex is the unluckiest and clumsiest chick lit character I've ever met, poor thing. I wanted to scream, "no, no, no" right along with her when she kept getting hurt. Like she belonged to the bad luck (rather than joy luck) club. She had a lot of spunk and determination, though, or as someone else described her...pluck! At times her thoughts seemed younger than her stated 30 years--like when she referred to guys as boys.
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Apr 27, 2009
Okay first and foremost, I don’t read many chic-lits. I am not a fan of the genre but I do read one once in a while. I am very selective when it comes to which one to pick. I don’t like books that describe in detail what the girl is wearing every time she goes out. I mean that’s just plain irritating. I understand when she is going to a party or a function or something like that. That’s brings me to the next point. I also don’t like books that describe endless partying. I mean come on. Write som
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Feb 06, 2009
Ruth
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Just a heads up - the back cover copy for this novel doesn't even begin to do it justice.
Volleyball fanatic Lex Sakai is single and just fine with that until she inherits the infamous family title of "Oldest Single Female Cousin" and her Grandma issues an ultimatum. She threatens to pull funding for the beloved girls volleyball team Lex coaches unless she buckles down and finds a boyfriend in time for her cousin's wedding in four months. Armed with her "Ephesians list More...
Volleyball fanatic Lex Sakai is single and just fine with that until she inherits the infamous family title of "Oldest Single Female Cousin" and her Grandma issues an ultimatum. She threatens to pull funding for the beloved girls volleyball team Lex coaches unless she buckles down and finds a boyfriend in time for her cousin's wedding in four months. Armed with her "Ephesians list More...
Dec 17, 2011
Eustacia
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When I was helping Aunty Florence return her books (yes, she connects me to a lot of books), I came across this book called "Sushi For One"? Since I like basically anything Asian (fine, anything Japanese), I figured it couldn't hurt to buy this book. As a bonus, my sister was looking for some clean romances, which I think as a Christian rom-com, this book is perfect for her.
After a lot of dilly-dallying, I picked up the book and finished it amazingly quickly. This book has q More...
After a lot of dilly-dallying, I picked up the book and finished it amazingly quickly. This book has q More...
Aug 02, 2011
Natalia
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A multi-layered story featuring a cast you'll love to love (and some of them, hate).
It wasn't your typical romance ie. it wasn't shallow, and there weren't parts you had to breeze through unconscious to get to the good stuff. This book won't disappoint you.
Don't believe me? Check out the reviews on www.barnesandnoble.com
The Asian-American influence adds spice (pun intended!) to the book.
The horrific past experience the lead female suffered is dealt with in a real way (no More...
It wasn't your typical romance ie. it wasn't shallow, and there weren't parts you had to breeze through unconscious to get to the good stuff. This book won't disappoint you.
Don't believe me? Check out the reviews on www.barnesandnoble.com
The Asian-American influence adds spice (pun intended!) to the book.
The horrific past experience the lead female suffered is dealt with in a real way (no More...
May 01, 2011
Tamara
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I am not one who is drawn to the "chick-lit" format, but having seen Cami around on other blogs, Novel Journey, and the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), I was curious about SUSHI FOR ONE. When I received it as part of a review group I belong to, and saw quotes like "hilarious romance" and "entertaining romp", I again sighed thinking I was in for a slap-stick comedy with no depth or true story. Let me say, I was pleasantly surprised! Though SUSHI FOR ONE do
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Dec 02, 2007
Jennifer
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I picked this up at the library looking for a quick "chick lit" read. I didn't notice that it was considered Christian literature until I got home. The story was cute, and kept moving. The "Christian" agenda wasn't my bag, but it was relatively minimal. A little brain candy with a predictable ending.
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Jun 27, 2011
Marsha
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I like it that there's a candid story about dating written by a Christian author, but sometimes it felt like the author was trying too hard. She created a spoiled, rude protagonist who was a little hard to like. Because I didn't feel as attached to her as I should have, I accepted her flaws as part of her character rather than identifying with them more and recognizing similar flaws in myself that would establish a deeper connection. Despite that weakness in writing, I did grow attached to the m
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Jul 27, 2011
Clare
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I thought I'd give Tang's best-known series a try - maybe she writes Christian romance better than Christian suspense.
Lex Sakai is a Chinese/Japanese American-born woman pressured by her grandmother to find a husband. Of her group of cousins, Lex will be the Oldest Single Female Cousin, once their cousin gets married in a few months. The pressure is on for Lex to marry. Grandma even goes to far as to threaten to withdraw her funding of Lex's beloved youth volleyball team if Lex doesn More...
Lex Sakai is a Chinese/Japanese American-born woman pressured by her grandmother to find a husband. Of her group of cousins, Lex will be the Oldest Single Female Cousin, once their cousin gets married in a few months. The pressure is on for Lex to marry. Grandma even goes to far as to threaten to withdraw her funding of Lex's beloved youth volleyball team if Lex doesn More...
Aug 27, 2010
Elisabeth
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This book was a Kindle Freebie that made me buy the others in the series. Because I'm exceedingly cheap by nature that really says something!
I really enjoyed all of these Sushi Series books. They were a nice light read when I really needed an escape. Camy does well developing her characters and brings the reader into the mix. I felt like I was one of Lex's friends rather than a reader. I couldn't wait to download the next installments in the series.
I found myself la More...
I really enjoyed all of these Sushi Series books. They were a nice light read when I really needed an escape. Camy does well developing her characters and brings the reader into the mix. I felt like I was one of Lex's friends rather than a reader. I couldn't wait to download the next installments in the series.
I found myself la More...
Jan 13, 2009
Pygmy
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Surprisingly fun and even made me laugh out loud several times. The plot premise (that she must find a permanent date or else her grandmother won't fund her volleyball team) is a stretch, but the characters are varied and have unique motivations, and the author does have the ability to write affecting scenes. The book simultaneously handles conversion in a subtle yet very moving manner, and presents a very appealing/interesting romantic love interest for the main character that I have simply n
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Dec 19, 2011
Leah
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This book was really interesting.
I didn't really like at the start. I thought Lex and her entire family were really annoying.
Lex and three of her cousins became Christians and the rest of her family are Buddhist, but they really didn't act Christian at all, so I didn't really like that about the beginning of the book.
Lex's grandma was HORRIBLE! Poor Alexis.
Finally Lex gave into God and let him take over her life, but not until a LOT of bad stuff happened, including a bro More...
I didn't really like at the start. I thought Lex and her entire family were really annoying.
Lex and three of her cousins became Christians and the rest of her family are Buddhist, but they really didn't act Christian at all, so I didn't really like that about the beginning of the book.
Lex's grandma was HORRIBLE! Poor Alexis.
Finally Lex gave into God and let him take over her life, but not until a LOT of bad stuff happened, including a bro More...
Mar 04, 2010
Erin
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Camy Tang offers us a look into the Asian culture around San Francisco, complete with quirks and turns of phrases unique to their heritage. Lex is a Christian but her large extended family is not, and when her grandmother starts making outrageous demands Lex is forced to make tough decisions. How far will Grandma go to get Lex a boyfriend?
Lex's life seems a complicated tailspin of jobs, housing, past experiences, family pressures, her passion for sports and drive to succeed in both h More...
Lex's life seems a complicated tailspin of jobs, housing, past experiences, family pressures, her passion for sports and drive to succeed in both h More...
Jul 09, 2010
Jenn
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Quick and semi entertaining read. It got repetitious after awhile and just seemed to not move forward. Nothing really out of the ordinary for the plot.
It was a quick read and easy to pick up since I read this on my phone.
The story is about Lex Sakai who has been given an ultimatum by her Grandmother that she must find a genuine boyfriend by the time her cousin, mariko, has her wedding. If she doesn't find a boyfriend by this time then her grandmother will take away funding for More...
It was a quick read and easy to pick up since I read this on my phone.
The story is about Lex Sakai who has been given an ultimatum by her Grandmother that she must find a genuine boyfriend by the time her cousin, mariko, has her wedding. If she doesn't find a boyfriend by this time then her grandmother will take away funding for More...
Jun 01, 2008
Cheryl
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Lex Sakai has committed a serious social gaffe; she's late for a family gathering. It's a Chinese Red Egg and Ginger party--a baby shower for those of us not up on our Chinese/Japanese culture. Truth be told, she'd rather be playing volleyball (that's what made her late in the first place), but Lexi's attendance is mandatory. Her plan is to say 'hello' to her marriage minded Grandma and then escape to the back of the restaurant, where all of her unmarried cousins have fled. The plan is sim More...
Jul 29, 2011
A fun read, one that i really enjoyed. The Christianity element wasn't as prominent as I was kind of expecting (it's better in the second book), but I thoroughly enjoyed Lex and the mishaps she gets herself into. Her nutty family complications are hilarious, and so are her romantic entanglements along the way. The characters and their histories and personalities are well-developed, too - a very fun story. I like Tang's writing style a lot.
Apr 02, 2010
Jennifer
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Oct 07, 2011
Katie
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This book is about a girl who is becoming the oldest single female in her family. With this new title her entire family is pushing her to get married. The writing is a little odd and jumps around a bit. The ending was lacking. The entire story hints at the girl being abised before but does it in a strange and uncomfortable way. There is a cute story burried down in amongst everything else.
Apr 03, 2010
Judy
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So, can an athletic woman find true love (or even any love) when her grandmother insists that she do so w/in 4 months when a cousin will get married. Lex needs grandmother's financial support for her junior highschool volleyball team so she really must try hard. Unfortunately, for reasons not explained, Lex is clumsy and endures injuries and embarrassing spills, etc. Oh, well! For a chicklit, it was okay -- not completely shallow!
May 04, 2009
Penny
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Fresh as good sashimi, this chick lit with an Asian twist was a fun, fast read with some just enough spiritual depth to keep you pondering. I haven't read the other books in Camy's series yet, but I imagine they show Camy's bubbly personality, wit and love for Jesus in the same way as Sushi for One. Recommended for anyone who loves Christian chick lit.
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Aug 21, 2009
Catherine
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A very heart-warming, funny romance story although it's only 4 out of 5 cause I think the ending could have been better.
Also I like the Christian perspective built into the book - about surrendering to God and about consulting God... and how sometimes, things just fall into place if we are not blinded into always doing what we want.
I cannot wait to get the other books in this series.
This book made me crave sushi too. :P
Also I like the Christian perspective built into the book - about surrendering to God and about consulting God... and how sometimes, things just fall into place if we are not blinded into always doing what we want.
I cannot wait to get the other books in this series.
This book made me crave sushi too. :P
Nov 15, 2011
Jocelyn
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I can relate to being Asian but all the Christianity bits and pieces interspersed in the novel didn't make very much sense. Religion didn't really affect the story in any positive way, it just added to the confusion. Could have been a better story if it was explained why Grandma was so desperate for the protagonist to find a boyfriend.
Sep 27, 2008
Debi
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This was a great read! Chick-lit is sometimes hit or miss with me, but this was definitely a hit. Now I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series - Only Uni.
Lex Sakai is an athlete. She is a volleyball player and coaches a junior high girls volleyball club team. She's also single and not in any hurry to find a boyfriend or husband. But her Grandma has other ideas in mind. She gives Lex an ultimatum - find a boyfriend by her cousin's wedding or she pulls funding from Le More...
Lex Sakai is an athlete. She is a volleyball player and coaches a junior high girls volleyball club team. She's also single and not in any hurry to find a boyfriend or husband. But her Grandma has other ideas in mind. She gives Lex an ultimatum - find a boyfriend by her cousin's wedding or she pulls funding from Le More...
Aug 05, 2011
I'm marked this as read only because there is no way to mark it as started and quit. : ) I really did not care for it at all. Lex is portrayed as being sacrificial in her service to the girls she coaches yet in every other part of her life she's selfish and very annoying. I couldn't finish the story.
Aug 31, 2009
Amy
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I debated giving this book a three. It was okay. Some of the content wasn't handled in a way that I thought was appropriate and there were too many descriptions of them playing volleyball. I also thought the dialogue was unnatural. Very obvious ending but I am a sucker for sweet endings. Good summer beach read though.
Dec 21, 2008
Gina
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Oh wow..how can I describe this book...
It's very cute...very frustrating in parts.
The main antagonist is a feisty, domineering grandmother who you just want to say..."Back off!" to.
A good mix of comedy and drama.
The only thing I have a beef with is that it jumps around alot...it's very busy.
It's very cute...very frustrating in parts.
The main antagonist is a feisty, domineering grandmother who you just want to say..."Back off!" to.
A good mix of comedy and drama.
The only thing I have a beef with is that it jumps around alot...it's very busy.
Sep 20, 2010
Natasha
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I read this because it was free on the Kindle. Really badly written...seems like the author is forcing 'challenges' that the characters face. Way too many 'bad things' happen to the main character and the problems are resolved really quickly and easily - this story lacks imagination.
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Mar 31, 2010
Heather
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This was a fun read. The heroine is a walking disaster despite her athletic nature. There is no middle of the road for her; everything is either a total win or complete disaster. The book does have a serious undertone due to a past tragedy, but overall it is a fun, light read. And the perfect chicklit for me...no objectionable content whatsoever! Also very fun to read about Asian culture.
Jan 26, 2009
Dara
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Normally I don't read contemporary setting books (I'm pretty much a hardcore historical fiction reader), but this was refreshing. I liked the author's wit and characterization. The story wasn't anythiing earth-shattering, but it was a good and relaxing read.
Jan 13, 2012
Continualknowledge
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I don't want to give the book 1 star because while I didn't like it, it was ok. I forgot that the formula for "romance" "chick-lit" is that the guy is right there in the woman's face but she has to realize it before the end of the book. I also forgot I don't like this formula. So therein lies the problem. The plot just sort of dripped along and then bam we are at the end and she's found her christian love where she didn't expect it. Plus I thought the christianity seemed
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