★ “Quick-paced and addictive K-pop rom-com….the overall experience is heartwarming and satisfying. Great for fans of K-pop and ­readers who enjoy books by authors such as Jenny Han.”—SLJ, starred review

Kirkus Reviews: “A sweet rom-com about connection and growth.”

Publishers Weekly: “…Lin’s gentle second-chance romance handily tackles the impact of fame and toxic fan behavior on one’s mental health.”

The Honey Pop: Fireworks By Alice Lin Will Light Up Your TBR List! by Julie Dam

“Lin does a great job at making her characters feel real, and we love that she even creates lyrics to Karnival’s fictional K-Pop songs! Although most of us can’t relate to being friends with a K-Pop idol, we can still relate to Lulu and her friends and family a lot.”

YA Book Central: “…guest post from author Alice Lin, sharing a K-Pop playlist that goes along perfectly with her new book, Fireworks!”

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