The Bride Test by Helen Hoang @HHoangWrites @BerkleyRomance ‏ @BerkleyPub

Posted May 9, 2019 by Anne - Books of My Heart in Book Review / 24 Comments

Review copy was received from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.


The Bride Test by Helen Hoang @HHoangWrites @BerkleyRomance ‏ @BerkleyPubThe Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Published by Berkley on May 7, 2019
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 320
Format: eARC
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Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but not big, important emotions — like grief. And love. He thinks he's defective. His family knows better— that his autism means he just processes emotions differently. When he steadfastly avoids relationships, his mother takes matters into her own hands and returns to Vietnam to find him the perfect bride.

As a mixed-race girl living in the slums of Ho Chi Minh City, Esme Tran has always felt out of place. When the opportunity arises to come to America and meet a potential husband, she can't turn it down, thinking this could be the break her family needs. Seducing Khai, however, doesn't go as planned. Esme's lessons in love seem to be working... but only on herself. She's hopelessly smitten with a man who's convinced he can never return her affection.

With Esme's time in the United States dwindling, Khai is forced to understand he's been wrong all along. And there's more than one way to love

The Bride Test is a romance set in the same world as The Kiss Quotient.  They share a sweet authenticity of awkward honesty as characters work through their issues and emotions.  Esme is a delight. She is a realist, so honest and hard-working. She knows herself and sticks to her principles. I love her.

Khai is autistic, so he has some quirks. They are reasonable. However, he does lie to himself about his feelings, which is a common problem for all men, not just the autistic.  He is somewhat predictable, particularly to his family, which is hilarious.  I love both their families for how awesome and caring they are.

I encourage you to read this funny, amazing, sexy, emotional journey of life! Helen Hoang is a star and I’ll be watching her with anticipation.

About Helen Hoang

Helen Hoang is that shy person who never talks. Until she does. And the worst things fly out of her mouth. She read her first romance novel in eighth grade and has been addicted ever since. In 2016, she was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in line with what was previously known as Asperger’s Syndrome. Her journey inspired THE KISS QUOTIENT. She currently lives in San Diego, California with her husband, two kids, and pet fish.

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Posted May 9, 2019 by Anne - Books of My Heart in Book Review / 24 Comments


24 responses to “The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

  1. tonyalee

    I’ve seen so much love for this book! I’m happy to see you enjoyed it!

    tonyalee @ vivaciousbibliophile.com