Chloe and the Kaishao Boys, Mae Coyiuto
Chloe and the Kaishao Boys, Mae Coyiuto
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Chloe and the Kaishao Boys

Author: Mae Coyiuto

Narrator: Becca Q. Co

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/07/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

When Dimple Met Rishi meets Loveboat, Taipei in this hilarious YA rom-com about a Chinese-Filipina girl in Manila whose father sets her up on a marathon of arranged dates in hopes of convincing her to stay close to home for college.

“A sweet and refreshing story about family, first love, and chasing your dreams. The way Coyiuto writes romance will completely sweep you away.” —Dustin Thao, New York Times bestselling author of You’ve Reached Sam.

Chloe knows what it takes to be the perfect Liang daughter—stay in Manila, study business management, and join the family company. But when she unexpectedly gets off the wait list for USC, her dream of becoming an animator in the United States is suddenly within reach.

Before she goes, her auntie insists on planning a traditional debut for Chloe’s eighteenth birthday. And while a party with all her friends and family sounds like the perfect send-off, the huge production her auntie wants—complete with ball gowns and a choreographed dance number—makes Chloe want to pass out from stage fright.

To make matters worse, her father, intent on finding Chloe the perfect escort for the party, keeps setting her up on one awkward kaishao—or arranged date—after another. Why does her dad suddenly care so much about her love life? And what happens when she actually starts to fall for one of the guys, only to have to leave at the end of the summer?

At home in the Philippines, Chloe has her future all planned out for her. In America, nothing is certain. With a career in animation far from guaranteed, Chloe must decide if following her dreams is worth everything—and everyone—she’ll be leaving behind.

* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF which contains the Glossary from the book.

About The Author

Mae Coyiuto is a Chinese Filipino writer, born and raised in the Philippines. Mae earned her BA in psychology from Pomona College and her master’s degree in writing for children and young adults from the New School. If she’s not writing, she’s usually fangirling over Beyoncé, tennis, Gilmore Girls, or all of the above. She currently lives in Manila.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mai on September 20, 2024

API Month Did I, alleged hater of all things YA, just enjoy a YA? What? And if so, is it not YA that I hate, but poorly written books on the teenage experience? I had the pleasure of meeting Mae when she did a book signing. She seemed super upbeat and cool in a Taylor Swift tee tucked into a lavender......more

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on September 09, 2023

Almost a perfect book for me! I really enjoyed this one. Between the humor and the great character development, this isn't one that you want to miss if you're a fan of YA romantic comedies. 4.5 Stars Chloe and the Kaishao Boys initially caught my attention because of the cover; however, I became even......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on April 14, 2023

If you’re in the mood for an instant classic YA romance PLEASE do yourself a favor and add this to your TBR. The tropes were TROPING in this one. **SPOILERY SPOILERS** At my core, I am such a dirty little spud for best friend's brother and Chloe and the Kaishao Boys checked all the boxes. Down to the......more

Goodreads review by Monte on June 18, 2023

I regret taking so long to write out this review because so many of the somewhat finer details of the book have left me. As for the things that I did enjoy about the book, it was the relationship between Chloe and her father. Of course so much of the story is the struggle between the future each of......more

Goodreads review by Caitlyn on May 07, 2023

this book just made me SO happy......more


Quotes

Praise for Chloe and the Kaishao Boys:

A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year

“An endearing story from a fresh voice of family, first love, and taking chances.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A snappy, voicey debut filled with myriad embarrassing meet-cutes . . . A sweetly rendered, idiosyncratic cast who communicate via clever, Tagalog- and Hokkien-punctuated banter populate this laugh-out-loud exploration of Chinoy culture, first love, and intracommunal tensions.” —Publishers Weekly

“Coyiuto’s lovely debut is quite funny and filled with fantastic family banter. As readers follow Chloe through different dates, they will root for her as she struggles with matters of the heart, including romance, family, and how hard it can be to make a life changing choice.” —Booklist

“Friendship, matchmaking, family expectations, and a Filipino debut come together in this sweet novel about finding who you are . . . Between love triangles and enemies-to-lovers, this novel explores a few romantic tropes, but the highlight is a relatable heroine who is leaving her childhood behind and focusing on the adult she wants to become.” —School Library Journal

“Tells the story of the ups and downs of following one's dreams, with plenty of meet-cutes along the way.” —PopSugar

“Witty, fun, and filled with joyous moments, Chloe and the Kaishao Boys is a delightful Pinoy rom-com about love, friendship, family, and figuring out the future.” —Randy Ribay, National Book Award Finalist for Patron Saints of Nothing

“Full of swoons and charm. Coyiuto has crafted a sparkling rom-com that you won't want to miss.” —Jennifer Dugan, author of Hot Dog Girl and Some Girls Do
 
“An immensely fun, smart, and endearing debut, Chloe and the Kaishao Boys is overflowing with laugh-out-loud moments and honest sincerity. A romance destined to instantly capture every reader’s heart.” —Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running With Lions and Right Where I Left You

“Equal parts addictive, hilarious, and moving, Chloe and the Kaishao Boys is a must-read look at following your dreams, finding your people, and knowing where you belong.” —Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of Picture Us in the Light and When We Were Infinite