![]() ![]() ![]() There’s a lot to like in NATALIE TAN and I’ll definitely be back when Lim’s next book hits shelves. ![]() That’s one of the complicated things about OwnVoicesReviews…you want to be a champion, a supporter, an advocate, but I’m still gonna call it like I see it. To be honest, I feel guilty that NATALIE TAN’S BOOK OF LUCK AND FORTUNE wasn’t a slam dunk for me. I went from savoring the story to feeling like the plot was designed to shove us out the door so the restaurant could turn over the table. (Game of Thrones, anyone?!) Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune Roselle Lim 320 pages first pub 2019 ( editions) fiction magical realism romance emotional lighthearted medium-paced Description Lush and visual, chock-full of delicious recipes, Roselle Lim's magical debut novel is about food, heritage, and finding family in the most unexpected places. What started as a lovely, well-paced meal with friends was suddenly rushed. It was a race to check the boxes on plot resolution. The writing is evocative, the magical realism elements are sparing but delicious.īut when the going gets tough, Natalie’s first instinct is to run, and maybe that explains why after things go from bad to worse, the story goes into overdrive. ![]() As Natalie’s efforts start to look like they’re paying off, I was crying happy tears. ![]()
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