It’s Friday again — the perfect day to pick a good weekend read. Today’s recommendation is Only Uni by Camy Tang. It’s actually the second book in the Sushi Series. When I was in the bookstore at Mount Hermon, I accidentally grabbed the second book instead of the first, but that didn’t really seem to matter. I didn’t feel like I had come in during the middle of a story, like it often does when you read a series out of order.
I was excited to read one of Camy Tang’s books, because I had seen her reviewed elsewhere and was intrigued by the very concept of “Chick-Lit” with an Asian twist (in her words: “Romance with a Kick of Wasabi”). The main character, Trish, is third-generation Japanese American. She’s also a modern, young career girl looking for love and fulfillment in her life. After a series of bad relationships, Trish has decided to recommit herself to God, to actively stop looking at men and to pour herself into volunteer work. Between a tempting ex-boyfriend and an overly-attractive co-worker, Trish finds her new vows difficult to maintain.
Camy Tang finds the humorous sides of everyday life and creates a delightful struggle for her character who is pulled between her personal longings and the desires of her extended family. Will following the rules help ease Trish out of her old life and make her into the “good girl” she so desires to be? God has some powerful lessons to teach Trish about leaning on His grace.
Only Uni was a great read and I’m looking forward to picking up more of Camy Tang’s books. I highly recommend this funny, uplifting writer. Make sure to check out her website and have a great weekend! I hope you find time to read.
Thanks so much for the review! I’m so glad you liked Only Uni!
Camy