Clementine and Danny Save the World ..., Livia Blackburne
Clementine and Danny Save the World ..., Livia Blackburne
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Clementine and Danny Save the World (and Each Other)

Author: Livia Blackburne

Narrator: Josephine Huang, David Lee Huynh

Unabridged: 7 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/18/2023

Synopsis

You’ve Got Mail gets a fresh YA twist in this irresistible rom-com that spotlights the power of activism and community organizing in the face of gentrification, perfect for fans of Tweet Cute and Yes No Maybe So.Clementine Chan believes in the power of the written word. Under the pseudonym Hibiscus, she runs a popular blog reviewing tea shops and discussing larger issues within her Chinatown community. She has a loyal, kind following, save for this one sour grape named BobaBoy888.Danny Mok is allergic to change, and the gentrification seeping into Chinatown breaks his heart. He channels his frustration into his internet alter ego, BobaBoy888, bickering with local blogger Hibiscus over all things Chinatown and tea.When a major corporation reveals plans that threaten to shut down the Mok’s beloved tea shop, Clementine and Danny find themselves working together in real life to save this community they both love. But as they fall hard for this cause—and each other—they have no clue that their online personas have been fighting for years.When the truth comes to light, can Danny and Clementine still find their happily-ever-after?

About Livia Blackburne

Livia Blackburne is the author of Clementine and Danny Save the World (and Each Other). She is also the New York Times bestselling author of Midnight Thief, Rosemarked, and Feather and Flame, as well as the picture book I Dream of Popo, which received three starred reviews and was on numerous best-of-year lists. Livia graduated from MIT and lives in Los Angeles, CA. Visit her online at liviablackburne.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brittanica Bold on June 22, 2023

In short, this was a little underwhelming for me. I was expecting a lot more to happen both from a character/romance standpoint as well as from the standpoint of the cause they were fighting for. While a lot of the reactions and outcomes in the book (does that sound non-spoilery enough??) probably mi......more

Goodreads review by Natasha on October 21, 2023

3.5 Stars Exploring themes such as class, identity, gentrification and community, Livia Blackburne’s charming, You’ve Got Mail-style YA was a sweet and incredibly heartfelt read—guaranteed to pull at your heart strings and make even the grouchiest of readers chuckle. Told through the alternating POVs......more

Goodreads review by Janis on May 19, 2023

I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book. To be honest, I went into reading this book with a pretty critical eye as Livia gathered a lot of the research that informed this book from the organization I’m a part of and care deeply about: Chinatown Community for Equitable Development. What I fou......more

Goodreads review by Katie on August 05, 2023

I found this book to be extremely cute! I love that it has blogging involved, journaling and even tea! I love the community feel that it had. I could really feel the emotions. Would definitely read another from this author. Definitely recommend this book!......more

Goodreads review by kate on July 31, 2023

A sweet YA romance exploring activism, the power of community and the impact of gentrification. While I enjoyed this overall, it didn’t entirely blow me away. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the romance, specifically the outcome of a certain aspect of it (which I can’t mention without spoilers) and othe......more

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