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Sushi #3
Single Sashimi
Drake Yu. Why would Drake call her after ... what, five years? Six?Venus heard in his voice that resonance that was almost a growl, that titanium-hard determination to get what he wanted. And he usually got what he wanted. The voice "I want you to work for me."Not this time ... If it was a choice between Drake and McDonald's--she'd choose french fries. She'd never work for him again. It would take an act of God.Venus Chau is determined to start her own game development company and launch the next Super Mario-sized phenomenon. However, she needs an investor to back her idea. When Drake Yu, an old nemesis, approaches Venus with a contracting opportunity at his sister's startup, the offer to become Chief Technology Officer tempts Venus to think the unthinkable. Venus would rather throw away her PS3 than work for Drake again ... except Grandma bribes Venus to do this favor for Drake's wealthy family with a coveted introduction to the most respected investor in the game industry. It's also a short job--only a few months--so Venus won't have to stand Drake's presence for very long.But one wild youth group, a two-faced assistant, and Grandma's determined match-making threaten to make them both fail--or go insane. With the encouragement of her three cousins, Lex, Trish, and Jennifer, Venus discovers that even a wounded heart can undergo a beautiful transformation ...
337 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2008
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Camy Tang
62 books534 followersCamy writes Christian romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and cozy mystery as Camy Tang and Regency romance under her pen name, Camille Elliot. She grew up in Hawaii but now lives in northern California with her engineer husband and rambunctious dog. She graduated from Stanford University in psychology with a focus on biology, but for nine years she worked as a biologist researcher. Then God guided her path in a completely different direction and now she’s writing full time, using her original psychology degree as she creates the characters in her novels. In her free time, she’s a staff worker for her church youth group and leads one of her church’s Sunday worship teams. She also loves to knit, spin wool into yarn, and is training to (very slowly) run a marathon.
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May 19, 2021
What I liked about this book is that Venus is smart, talented, independent and a great leader, plus it's quite funny at times. This book is written in the 2000s, so to have a woman so talented in the gaming industry who has excellent skills as a CTO was unusual--even now female game developers comprise only 24 percent of them. This is the third in a series of four all featuring cousins, and it was fun to see the real Venus instead of the impressions of her cousins.
The romance was not too schmaltzy, but I am not a huge fan of romance novels per se.
The romance was not too schmaltzy, but I am not a huge fan of romance novels per se.
February 2, 2009
Venus, the business-minded, career-driven "sushi" cousin, has a life most people would envy - she's drop-dead gorgeous, makes good money, and is brilliant to boot. As her close-as-sisters cousins begin to find love and settle down, her life on the career fast-track begins to feel as though it's lacking something. It doesn't help that her devotions time has become rote, just one more item to squeeze into a packed day. Venus has struggled for years to be taken seriously in the male-dominated gaming industry, since she's often overlooked for promotion or seen as only "eye" candy, particularly since her dramatic weight loss. When Drake, a charismatic former boss, offers her a high-profile, temporary job plus help starting her own gaming company, Venus is torn. If she can overcome her latent insecurities and give Drake a chance to prove himself, she might just discover that this God appointed chance at love is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity she can't micro-manage or schedule...
Single Sashimi is chock-full of Camy Tang's trademark humor and spiritual insights that also made the first two novels in the Sushi Series such enjoyable reads. It's particularly fun watching the always proper Venus get taken entirely out of her comfort zone (like volunteering to work with a wild church youth group). As her life spirals out of control, Venus gradually rediscovers her identity in Christ and the joy of surrendering every aspect of her life to God. It's a hard call to make, but I think Drake is my favorite hero of the series - his reintroduction to Venus took my breath away. His transformation from driven, amoral exec to sensitive, growing believer is realistic and compelling. The tension between Venus and Drake practically crackles with electricity - she doesn't know what to make of him, and he's more than up to the task of overcoming her prickly armor.
Tang excels at creating very real characters. Over the course of three books, these four cousins are so real they've grown to feel like friends, and their journeys of faith and self-discovery are challenging and thought-provoking. The Sushi Series is smartly written and the characters are unforgettably real, the novels striking a delicate balance between thoroughly enjoyable escapism and life-changing, thought-provoking truths. I can't wait for Camy's next book!
Single Sashimi is chock-full of Camy Tang's trademark humor and spiritual insights that also made the first two novels in the Sushi Series such enjoyable reads. It's particularly fun watching the always proper Venus get taken entirely out of her comfort zone (like volunteering to work with a wild church youth group). As her life spirals out of control, Venus gradually rediscovers her identity in Christ and the joy of surrendering every aspect of her life to God. It's a hard call to make, but I think Drake is my favorite hero of the series - his reintroduction to Venus took my breath away. His transformation from driven, amoral exec to sensitive, growing believer is realistic and compelling. The tension between Venus and Drake practically crackles with electricity - she doesn't know what to make of him, and he's more than up to the task of overcoming her prickly armor.
Tang excels at creating very real characters. Over the course of three books, these four cousins are so real they've grown to feel like friends, and their journeys of faith and self-discovery are challenging and thought-provoking. The Sushi Series is smartly written and the characters are unforgettably real, the novels striking a delicate balance between thoroughly enjoyable escapism and life-changing, thought-provoking truths. I can't wait for Camy's next book!
March 6, 2009
Of the three books in the Sushi Series I think this was my least favorite. I identified most with Trish in Only Uni, then Lex in Sushi for One? I think maybe because Venus was so stand-offish and SO not cuddly or feminine. She always got angry and sort of revengeful like a man would instead of sad...when things went wrong, anyway, and that would be the female emotion. I suppose that speaks for the author's well-done characterization because she made sure that Venus was tough and man-like all the way through. I don't like cold, insecure women and even though she was successful, that's how I saw Venus. SO on that note, moving on to Drake...
Drake was pretty romantic at first, but not much was going on from his perspective for most of the book so it was hard to get to really know him. What I did know I liked, but he didn't make me swoon or anything. The one thing that the author is especially good at, though, is making things really gross, like by using words such as throw up and puke, and by showing the character getting attacked with dog slobber, falling in the mud, etc. Ick, ick. I have to say that I felt like it was real every time so she did a great job with describing that stuff.
The other thing that annoys me is the overuse of creative metaphors and similies. Lightning bolts shooting from eyes, worms in the stomach, jumping six feet in the air, pasty like some Chinese dessert, stuff like that. A little is okay, but several on every page is a bit too much for me. So while I for the most part enjoy a Camy Tang type story, this one was my least favorite for all of the above reasons. But it was never boring.
However, I did set it down for about four months. I decided to finish it since I'd already gotten halfway through the book. There was little to no romantic element for the second half of the novel. I did enjoy reading about the video gaming part of the story and the software development. I didn't buy the fact that both Venus and Drake ended up working at the same church with the same youth group, especially since Drake wasn't even a Christian.
For what it's worth (probably not much) those are my thoughts--and most likely more than you wanted to know. I loved Only Uni. This book...not so much.
Drake was pretty romantic at first, but not much was going on from his perspective for most of the book so it was hard to get to really know him. What I did know I liked, but he didn't make me swoon or anything. The one thing that the author is especially good at, though, is making things really gross, like by using words such as throw up and puke, and by showing the character getting attacked with dog slobber, falling in the mud, etc. Ick, ick. I have to say that I felt like it was real every time so she did a great job with describing that stuff.
The other thing that annoys me is the overuse of creative metaphors and similies. Lightning bolts shooting from eyes, worms in the stomach, jumping six feet in the air, pasty like some Chinese dessert, stuff like that. A little is okay, but several on every page is a bit too much for me. So while I for the most part enjoy a Camy Tang type story, this one was my least favorite for all of the above reasons. But it was never boring.
However, I did set it down for about four months. I decided to finish it since I'd already gotten halfway through the book. There was little to no romantic element for the second half of the novel. I did enjoy reading about the video gaming part of the story and the software development. I didn't buy the fact that both Venus and Drake ended up working at the same church with the same youth group, especially since Drake wasn't even a Christian.
For what it's worth (probably not much) those are my thoughts--and most likely more than you wanted to know. I loved Only Uni. This book...not so much.
January 23, 2016
SINGLE SASHIMI is the third book in the Sushi Series by Camy Tang. Camy’s main character, Venus Chau is a strong, independent businesswoman. But much of her strong exterior is a mask for the years of insecurities she carries around with her as an overweight and underappreciated teen. With her expertise in the world of computer gaming, she aspires to have her own company one day where she can showcase the cutting edge computer program she is designing. Unfortunately, Venus has several bumps and turns on her road to independence and success. When, by an unfortunate turn of events, Venus ends up in the employment of Drake Yu – a man she vowed she would never work with again - she is struck by the change in his attitude and demeanor. Feeling more confused than ever, Venus convinces herself this little detour on her road to success is only temporary and she needs to stay focused on the future.
In the same quirky style we’ve come to expect from Camy Tang, SINGLE SASHIMI is an entertaining book that accentuates the highs and lows of living in an Asian family with their many idiosyncrasy and traditions. While I enjoy this third installment, I would’ve liked to see more interaction between Venus and Drake. At times, I felt the writing was a bit formulaic (same plot just different cousin). Though I do not think this is the strongest book in the series, it was entertaining none the less.
In the same quirky style we’ve come to expect from Camy Tang, SINGLE SASHIMI is an entertaining book that accentuates the highs and lows of living in an Asian family with their many idiosyncrasy and traditions. While I enjoy this third installment, I would’ve liked to see more interaction between Venus and Drake. At times, I felt the writing was a bit formulaic (same plot just different cousin). Though I do not think this is the strongest book in the series, it was entertaining none the less.
January 15, 2009
Perhaps closer to a 2.5 stars.
It was better than the 2nd in the series, but still less enjoyable than the first. I like how the author tries to tackle so many different occupations, and does a not-too-shabby job at convincing us that the characters know their stuff. Like the previous books in the series, the plotline is packed with events, challenges, and distractions, but thankfully, this time it manages to be less a laundry list of Things to Make the Main Character Suffer and instead consistently (without descending into tedium) contributes to the overarching idea that if you turn your attention away from God, He will simply take them away from you until you face him again. It's a hard lesson, but a good one that probably isn't covered much in Christian fiction, and near the end, I was almost as frustrated and angry at God on the character's behalf.
Still, despite the good lesson, overall it felt like the story was too busy and outside of the plot, I didn't feel that the characters could stand up on their own. A fun read, but don't expect it to stick with you too long.
It was better than the 2nd in the series, but still less enjoyable than the first. I like how the author tries to tackle so many different occupations, and does a not-too-shabby job at convincing us that the characters know their stuff. Like the previous books in the series, the plotline is packed with events, challenges, and distractions, but thankfully, this time it manages to be less a laundry list of Things to Make the Main Character Suffer and instead consistently (without descending into tedium) contributes to the overarching idea that if you turn your attention away from God, He will simply take them away from you until you face him again. It's a hard lesson, but a good one that probably isn't covered much in Christian fiction, and near the end, I was almost as frustrated and angry at God on the character's behalf.
Still, despite the good lesson, overall it felt like the story was too busy and outside of the plot, I didn't feel that the characters could stand up on their own. A fun read, but don't expect it to stick with you too long.
October 25, 2013
I have loved Camy Tang's Sushi Series, but Single Sashimi is my favorite so far!! I definitely identified with Venus as she fought her trials and tribulations of being a woman in the gaming industry. Venus was great at putting up a big front for other people since she had always had a difficult time being accepted by both family and co-workers for who she was. First they were put off by her brains and drive and then they were put off later by her beauty. It was only when she found where God's place in her life should be that she began to "wait upon the Lord" and follow his Will.
I look forward to reading the last of this series as it has been a delight following the four cousins.
I look forward to reading the last of this series as it has been a delight following the four cousins.
May 3, 2016
Wow. This book was absolutely amazing. I mean, I was devastated when I left it at home on accident one day and picked it up as soon as I walked through the door! I love Camy Tang's writing style and can't get over how immersed I feel in the Japanese/Chinese American Culture as soon as I start reading. With updates from our other favorite characters, Lex and Trish, this story had me hooked from beginning to end. Read my full review: http://faithlovebooks.blogspot.com/20...
January 14, 2015
This is the third novel about the Sakai cousins, about the 3rd cousin, Venus. She is one of four Asian American Christians in a family of Buddhists. They are about faith and persistence despite various difficulties in their lives and the interference of an overwhelming grandma determined to see them married. The book is well written and entertaining, and the characters are well developed.
June 19, 2019
3rd in series. Video game exec falls for another exec. The author gives good authenticity to the story but I didn't really connect with video game stuff.
April 10, 2012
Didn't enjoy it as much as I'd hoped to. It was a fairly interesting story, and there wasn't anything really objectionable...but it just didn't grab me. But that doesn't mean you won't enjoy it!
August 3, 2013
Oh, I loved this book!!! I loved Venus' feisty personality ! This was awesome! So sad to see it end :( glad I have more books to read in the series though
March 10, 2023
I enjoyed reading this book and getting to know more about Venus. Her character was definitely very interesting as in the previous two books she’s mostly just described as the cousin that used to be overweight and now she’s the gorgeous one that seemed kind of shallow but in this book you really get to know a lot about her personality and the reasons of why she’s the way that she is.
As a woman in a male dominated job she’s had to work extra hard to prove herself, first everyone looked down on her because she was overweight and then after she lost the weight she was still looked down on but this time for being the pretty girl who can’t possibly be smart or because they tried to use her for her good looks.
The result of all of that caused Venus to build a lot of walls around herself to protect herself and it was really amazing to see how she slowly started to change by trusting more in God and also by allowing her heart to fall in love.
I also really liked the chemistry between Venus and Drake.
As a woman in a male dominated job she’s had to work extra hard to prove herself, first everyone looked down on her because she was overweight and then after she lost the weight she was still looked down on but this time for being the pretty girl who can’t possibly be smart or because they tried to use her for her good looks.
The result of all of that caused Venus to build a lot of walls around herself to protect herself and it was really amazing to see how she slowly started to change by trusting more in God and also by allowing her heart to fall in love.
I also really liked the chemistry between Venus and Drake.
September 6, 2015
This was who she wished to be...
The sight took her breath away, while at the same time a part inside her scolded for how much she enjoyed being beautiful.
Venus Chau. A driven businesswoman in a constant fight for professional respect, particularly respect from men. She's not exactly the softest or most charming of personalities. Some find her intimidating. And, hey, she even intimidates herself--that is, when she glimpses the glory of her femininity, she does.
Single Sashimi is the second book I've read in the Sushi Series by author Camy Tang, and I must say I got emotionally involved in the heroine's drive, her challenges, her insecurities, her breaking point. I laughed, I steamed, and I got so balled up during the story's displays of (non-romantic) love and surrender that I felt like part of my soul was sobbing. Beautiful execution on the author's part.
And, it's rare that I say this--if I've ever said this in a book review at all--but I actually found the hero in this book to be, well, hotness. In the romances I read, whether they're romance novels or other kinds of novels with a romantic thread in the story, I don't find the hero attractive just because the heroine or other characters or the narrator keep telling me that he's attractive, just because he has broad shoulders or flashes his winning smile or smoky scowl around and makes the heroine's heart race. But to create a passionate but tempered and mature character who isn't perfect but who knows how to think fast and do some key right things at the right times... Hey, not even romantic things, necessarily; just the right things.
Anywho. The hero here has my respect as more than just a male figure included to play opposite a female for a story's romantic purposes.
Yup, I've got more reading of this series to do.
The sight took her breath away, while at the same time a part inside her scolded for how much she enjoyed being beautiful.
Venus Chau. A driven businesswoman in a constant fight for professional respect, particularly respect from men. She's not exactly the softest or most charming of personalities. Some find her intimidating. And, hey, she even intimidates herself--that is, when she glimpses the glory of her femininity, she does.
Single Sashimi is the second book I've read in the Sushi Series by author Camy Tang, and I must say I got emotionally involved in the heroine's drive, her challenges, her insecurities, her breaking point. I laughed, I steamed, and I got so balled up during the story's displays of (non-romantic) love and surrender that I felt like part of my soul was sobbing. Beautiful execution on the author's part.
And, it's rare that I say this--if I've ever said this in a book review at all--but I actually found the hero in this book to be, well, hotness. In the romances I read, whether they're romance novels or other kinds of novels with a romantic thread in the story, I don't find the hero attractive just because the heroine or other characters or the narrator keep telling me that he's attractive, just because he has broad shoulders or flashes his winning smile or smoky scowl around and makes the heroine's heart race. But to create a passionate but tempered and mature character who isn't perfect but who knows how to think fast and do some key right things at the right times... Hey, not even romantic things, necessarily; just the right things.
Anywho. The hero here has my respect as more than just a male figure included to play opposite a female for a story's romantic purposes.
Yup, I've got more reading of this series to do.
October 8, 2010
I had trouble putting this book down. It was great to have a romance where the characters weren't stereotypical white people but had a San Francisco multicultural flavor instead. The main female character has a strong personality and despite all her foibles I identified with her. It kept me interested. The book really focuses on how bitter girls can be when they are denigrated or ignored or treated disrespectfully because of the way they look despite their other qualities. What I especially enjoyed was how the main character goes through a personal transformation by the end of the book that makes her move beyond her control issues and become more likeable. It was great to read a romance without blatant sexuality. The Christian aspect was more related to seeking direction from God. Very similar to what I've read in other books where the main character is Jewish or Muslim. I don't remember Jesus being mentioned. The Christian theme is more about realizing we can't always be in control and using intuition and good motives to make decisions in life. My main complaint is that the author always describes clothes using designer names and goes on and on about the character's shoes. I have no idea what she is talking about half the time and don't care. Fun read even so.
I read the related books by this author and found they covered similar themes about growing up Asian--the books are all about cousins in the same family. They don't hold a candle to anything Amy Tan has written. The other books in this series have a stronger Christian theme and would be good for a teenager that was exploring their own Christian commitment especially if they are from a non-Christian family.
I read the related books by this author and found they covered similar themes about growing up Asian--the books are all about cousins in the same family. They don't hold a candle to anything Amy Tan has written. The other books in this series have a stronger Christian theme and would be good for a teenager that was exploring their own Christian commitment especially if they are from a non-Christian family.
June 21, 2022
Maybe it's just me, but the entire book seemed rushed. Perhaps it was intentional, to serve as a reflection of the main character's personality, but the way that the peripheral characters' stories were written-- Lex and Aiden, specifically-- seemed hurried along. Even the ending lacked a sense of resolution.
That being said, what bumped this up to three stars was, as in the first two installments in this series, the gritty reality of life portrayed. I love love love that Camy Tang doesn't write Christian characters with kid gloves. There is major muck and mess, because that's what life is. Corporate espionage (who knew working in gaming and technology was so cut-throat?!) along with prejudices, strained mother-daughter relationships, and the general feeling like things are spinning out of control-- this is what happens on any given day, and what I so appreciate about this entire series is that nothing is ever "smoothed over" by the sudden insertion of a Bible verse somewhere.
These books portray what it really looks like to follow Christ: to follow through on where God is leading, and then to wait in trust and patience until the next step is revealed-- neither of which I am particularly good at, but am slowly learning to bend my life around.
That being said, what bumped this up to three stars was, as in the first two installments in this series, the gritty reality of life portrayed. I love love love that Camy Tang doesn't write Christian characters with kid gloves. There is major muck and mess, because that's what life is. Corporate espionage (who knew working in gaming and technology was so cut-throat?!) along with prejudices, strained mother-daughter relationships, and the general feeling like things are spinning out of control-- this is what happens on any given day, and what I so appreciate about this entire series is that nothing is ever "smoothed over" by the sudden insertion of a Bible verse somewhere.
These books portray what it really looks like to follow Christ: to follow through on where God is leading, and then to wait in trust and patience until the next step is revealed-- neither of which I am particularly good at, but am slowly learning to bend my life around.
January 16, 2016
Single Sashimi By Camy Tang
Sushi Series Book 3
Venus Chau lives a very controlled life. She works in the gaming world and being a woman is a disadvantage. When she was fat she was one of the guys or invisible. Now that she lost weight they look at her with other ideas. She just wants to get her program bug free and start her own company. Even if it means taking a job with Drake Yu and going to Grandma for help. Two things that go against everything in Venus.
I found this book to the be the most emotional. The characters are written in a way that they come to life and their trials come through the pages. The jealousy, betrayal, aggravation and trying to walk in four inch stilettos all seem to come alive. I say this in a positive way as the author has done a really good job of bringing the book to life.
Four cousins out of a large family have become Christians. The books are their struggles within the family and in their own personal walk with God. The series starts with Sushi for One? and then book 1.1 The Sushi Toss, which is a short, free read on Camy Tang's blog. Book two is Trish's tale in Only Uni and it ends with the fourth book, Jenn's story, Weddings and Wasabi. A unique series worth reading.
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Sushi Series Book 3
Venus Chau lives a very controlled life. She works in the gaming world and being a woman is a disadvantage. When she was fat she was one of the guys or invisible. Now that she lost weight they look at her with other ideas. She just wants to get her program bug free and start her own company. Even if it means taking a job with Drake Yu and going to Grandma for help. Two things that go against everything in Venus.
I found this book to the be the most emotional. The characters are written in a way that they come to life and their trials come through the pages. The jealousy, betrayal, aggravation and trying to walk in four inch stilettos all seem to come alive. I say this in a positive way as the author has done a really good job of bringing the book to life.
Four cousins out of a large family have become Christians. The books are their struggles within the family and in their own personal walk with God. The series starts with Sushi for One? and then book 1.1 The Sushi Toss, which is a short, free read on Camy Tang's blog. Book two is Trish's tale in Only Uni and it ends with the fourth book, Jenn's story, Weddings and Wasabi. A unique series worth reading.
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/...
June 8, 2013
This book is the third in Camy Tang's Sushi Series and it continued the tradition of the series by improving upon it's predecessor, Only Uni. I enjoyed Venus' character a lot, as I was able to identify with her geekishness and her overweight issues. Granted, she had lost a lot of her weight prior to the start of the series, but she still had the lingering issues from it, and it made her very aloof character much more approachable for me as the reader. There were no "hot button" issues to deal with here, just one mentioned from Venus' past, but it was interesting to see how she interacted with the man that put her into the position of having to defend her "honor" after the span of some years. I loved the interaction between Venus and Drake, it made me smile quite a bit at times! This one is a definite tie for the "Favorite Book of the Series" award and I would recommend the series to folks based on this book alone!
May 20, 2011
Camy has a unique voice. This is definitely a different read from most Christian Fiction. Her Asain angle adds a needed freshness to the Christian market. I haven't read the first two in this series, but I'm sure I'd enjoy them as well.
I wasn't totally endeared to the heroine. I think we're just too different. I do understand her and sympathize with her and was rooting for her, though. The hero I loved for understanding the heroine the way he did. I would have preferred a little more dramatic ending, but that's because I'm an emotional, dramatic person. All in all, I think Camy did a good job and I think a lot of people will enjoy the book!
I wasn't totally endeared to the heroine. I think we're just too different. I do understand her and sympathize with her and was rooting for her, though. The hero I loved for understanding the heroine the way he did. I would have preferred a little more dramatic ending, but that's because I'm an emotional, dramatic person. All in all, I think Camy did a good job and I think a lot of people will enjoy the book!
April 19, 2014
The third book in the Sushi series. Venus who worked hard for the promotion gets passed over by someone lower than her in the company. She has been working on a new video game and wants to start her own company. Drake her old boss from another company wants her to come and help his sister's company. Venus wants nothing to do with Drake but in steps grandma and makes her an offer she can't refuse. So she goes to work for his sister. This book has lots of twists and turns. It is an amazing story between Venus and Drake. I loved every minute of it. Can't wait to read the next adventure in the Sushi series.
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April 29, 2011I've had a few rough days in my job... but nothing like Venus Chau who works as a Game Lead. You might think the video game industry was all fun and... games. Instead it's cutthroat, male-dominated, and crisis-driven. Venus has been an enigma since Sushi for One, the first book in this series. Single Sashimi takes the reader past Venus's hard shell and into the mysterious world of game development, international finance, and, eek- Grandma Sakai. The author has a deft touch, explaining just enough without overwhelming with details. Great fun!
January 29, 2013
I read these books a little out of order, so this was the last one I read. Really this is kind of a review of the whole series. Crazy family aside, I don't think I've had this much in common with fictional characters ever. I love Christian chick lit, but sometimes the characters are just "too good" to completely relate to. Not so in this case. These books were a joy to read, I only wish there were more cousins to read about!
October 31, 2014
I love this book! Best read all year! I learned so much from this exciting contemporary story. I feel like i could just go out and design video games after reading this (hint). Lively, entertaining, educational, shows how God's love can heal and how he can bless you beyond what you imagined. Thank You Camy Tang! Can't wait to read more of your books. Thanks to our library for carrying these great reads! Good for Adult and YA audiences.
September 22, 2008
ohmygosh! this book was the best! okay....I guess I like Lex's story a bit more...but this one was really good. my mom and I really enjoyed it.
I can't believe how big a jerk Drake was when Venus quit....if it was me I would have kicked him....or keyed his car....*jking...well...about the keying at least*
I can't believe how big a jerk Drake was when Venus quit....if it was me I would have kicked him....or keyed his car....*jking...well...about the keying at least*
October 7, 2008
This is an absolutely fantastic read.Camy Tang does a wonderful job of placing the reader inside the Asian-American culture. Her characters are delightful and realistic, and her approach to complex situations is simplistic and understandable. This book is a very fun, relaxing and entertaining read.
March 1, 2016
I thought that the book was very good. I enjoyed it all. It left me wanting to see more of our main couple though. But, in the end, I think that my favorite part was just how realistically it was written. The main character was not living solely for the purpose of romance, it came second to living life and working.
January 24, 2022
This was another fun story in the Asian world. Though I did struggle to connect with Venus and Drake and their story, I did how they both grew through this story, especially after they started working with the youth.
What I'm taking away from this story is, no matter how many plans we have for ourselves, God's plans is sovereign and we need to include Him in our questions and decisions.
What I'm taking away from this story is, no matter how many plans we have for ourselves, God's plans is sovereign and we need to include Him in our questions and decisions.
January 5, 2009
Another really great book from Camy Tang! I read the majority of the book in one sitting... I must confess I stayed up a little later than normal just so I could finish it. I am having a hard time deciding which of the three books in this series is my favorite.
August 28, 2008
As usual Camy Tang had me laughing and craving some Asian cuisine as I read her latest. I've loved all the books in her Sushi Series, and I can't wait to see what she does to poor Jenn in the last book. Keep the tasty fiction coming, Camy.
March 15, 2009
I am really liking this series. It's going to be four books (I haven't read the final one yet.) The series is about a group of 4 cousins that are Christian's living in San Fransisco. Each book is about a different one of the girls.
April 4, 2010
With every book in this series, Tang gets better - the plot is tighter, the characters more believable and there are unexpected twists and turns. Setting the book in the world of video game development was unusual and added to its appeal.
I hope this isn't the end of the series.
I hope this isn't the end of the series.
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