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Q: "What is 29 Dates about?"

"The book follows Jisu, a Korean-Filipino teen whose parents arrange 29 blind dates for her during a semester abroad. She must balance their expectations with her own growing feelings for someone unexpected."

Q: "Is 29 Dates a standalone book or part of a series?"

"29 Dates is a standalone novel, not part of an ongoing series."

Q: "Does 29 Dates feature diverse representation?"

"Yes. The protagonist is Korean-Filipino American, and the book explores the pressures of meeting parental expectations across cultures while also featuring a same-sex relationship."

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#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	29 Dates	2018	Melissa De La Cruz	Buy

29 Dates follows Jisu, a Korean-Filipino teen whose strict parents send her to a prestigious boarding school in San Francisco with one condition: she must go on 29 dates with pre-approved Korean boys. Her parents have her future husband all planned out.

But Jisu’s growing connection with her roommate complicates everything. Melissa De La Cruz draws on her own Filipino heritage to explore the pressure of meeting family expectations while discovering who you really are and who you really want to be with.

The standalone novel mixes romantic comedy with thoughtful exploration of cultural identity, parental pressure, and the courage it takes to live authentically.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 29 Dates about?

The book follows Jisu, a Korean-Filipino teen whose parents arrange 29 blind dates for her during a semester abroad. She must balance their expectations with her own growing feelings for someone unexpected.

Is 29 Dates a standalone book or part of a series?

29 Dates is a standalone novel, not part of an ongoing series.

Does 29 Dates feature diverse representation?

Yes. The protagonist is Korean-Filipino American, and the book explores the pressures of meeting parental expectations across cultures while also featuring a same-sex relationship.

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