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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
In Love Language by Christine Ko, Cassie's life is turned upside down when she moves from the United States to South Korea with her parents. Born and raised in America, she considers herself American. Once in her family’s home country, she finds herself caught between two very different worlds. Although Cassie has a connection to South Korea through her heritage, much of the language and culture feels unfamiliar to her. All she wants is to fit in. That is difficult for her to do when she’s struggling with friendships and family expectations. However, over time, she makes connections and learns more about her roots, which helps her to adjust. Will Cassie ever stop feeling caught between two worlds? And how will she grow?
Love Language by Christine Ko is a quick and enjoyable read. The verse format was easy to follow and made it a more pleasant read. I think Cassie was very relatable. She just wanted to belong. As I was reading, I empathized with her. As a child, I moved around a lot, which made it difficult to make friends. Because of that, I truly felt for Cassie when a person she had grown close to suddenly stopped speaking to her. I didn’t know much about Korean culture beforehand, so it was interesting to learn a little bit about it from the story. However, some of the traditions Cassie experienced made me feel even more for her. A good example is when she was hurt by overhearing her parents say something influenced by long-held beliefs. Maya Angelou once said, "We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike." That idea stayed with me throughout the book as Cassie tried to understand where she fit in. Anyone looking for stories about coming-of-age, identity, or family and friendship will want to read this book.
