This book is just so freaking enjoyable. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who just wants to read because it can be fun?

Genie Lo lives in California with her mum, wants to get into Harvard, and is really tall. She also ends up befriending a god and fighting demons.

The entire time I was reading this book I was experiencing the vibes from watching Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. There was a storyline, but there was also so much humour and kickass-ing that it felt like you were reading a comic book. I really great, really cheesy comic book. With amazing diverse characters. And a wonderful representation of Chinese mythology. And also kickass.

“People can always say I don't look impressive enough, but they can't argue over how strong I am once I punch them in the face.”

I loved the characters in this book. Genie and her hell-fire and brimstone attitude won my heart. She wants to do good. She won't stand nobodies BS. Not even the BS of gods and demons. And the whole being an over-achiever because you just wanna have a good job and a good future. I RELATE.

Quentin - well yeah he was a cocky, arrogant a**hole at times. But I mean, he's got god-like powers, he's immortal, and he is also a monkey. So, yeah, the entire character becomes that infuriating but lovable character (not unlike my own significant other to be perfectly honest).

“I was about as spiritual as a Chicken McNugget.”

Honestly, I enjoyed this book so much that I don't want to pick it apart. It is just so well-balanced. It reliant on action, but not in a way that ends up feeling shallow and lacking, because it also has a storyline based on a wonderfully illustrated Chinese mythology. Yee's storytelling is just so on point for me. The comic book-esque feel to the story is pure gold.

Also: there is gonna be a sequel!

“What he really needed was a weapon. A big, threatening, FU kind of weapon that would show everyone the Monkey King meant business.”

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