72 pages • 2 hours read
David YoonFrankly in Love
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Frankly in Love by David Yoon follows Frank Li, a Korean American teenager struggling to balance his cultural heritage with his American identity as he navigates family expectations, budding romance, and self-discovery. The story centers around his secret relationship with a white girl named Brit, his fake relationship with Joy Song to appease their parents, and the challenges and growth he experiences along the way. The narrative includes racism and mentions an armed robbery and panic attacks.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Frankly in Love by David Yoon offers a heartfelt narrative blending humor and complex cultural dynamics. Readers praise its authentic portrayal of teenage struggles and emotional intelligence. Critiques focus on a slow pace and occasional predictability. Despite some flaws, the novel's charm and insightful exploration of identity make it compelling.
Who Should Read Frankly in Love?
Readers who would enjoy Frankly in Love by David Yoon are typically young adults who appreciate contemporary, diverse narratives exploring identity and relationships. Fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han and The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon will find similar themes of cultural complexity and teen romance.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL660LBook Details
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Romance
Asian Literature
Identity: Race
Society: Immigration
Self Discovery