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Alice Chen's Reality Check

By: Jennifer Young, Kara Loo
Narrated by: Catherine Ho
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“Fake dating + reality TV drama + murder mystery = an absolutely addictive read.” (Mia P. Manansala, author of the award-winning Arsenic and Adobo)

In this sizzling rom-com perfect for fans of Dial A for Aunties and One to Watch, a reality show contestant must fake date her rival ... while solving a murder mystery on set.

Alice Chen doesn’t believe in true love, but she does believe in cold, hard cash. Buckling under the weight of student debt and her mother’s medical bills, Alice will do anything to make bank–even star on Dawn Tay’s Inferno, the hot new reality TV show designed to push couples to their breaking point.

The show is Alice’s chance to sip cocktails on the beach and win a cash prize of a million dollars. But when her fiancé cheats on her with another contestant, Alice is faced with a choice: go home in defeat or fake date the other newly single contestant—who just so happens to be her high school rival and sworn nemesis, Daniel Cho.

But all’s fair in love and reality TV, and Alice isn’t the only one who will do whatever it takes to win. When a dead body turns up, Alice and Daniel are faced with uncovering the secrets of the cast and crew to catch the killer–all while playing the loving couple on camera. As the show spirals out of control, Alice must crack the case and confront her true feelings if she wants to make it out alive.

Starring a murder mystery twist, plenty of reality show drama, and a thrilling romance, this debut by up-and-coming Asian American writer duo Kara Loo and Jennifer Young is the ultimate beach book.

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Alice Chen's 'Reality Check,' co-written by Jeniffer Young and Kara Loo, is a delightful must-read that artfully blends romantic comedy, murder mystery, and a reality game show to create a compelling narrative rich in humor and suspense. The novel not only entertains with its witty dialogue and engaging character dynamics but also thoughtfully addresses important themes, including the values of caring for the elderly and the complexities of cultural and gender dynamics. As the couples navigate both the entertaining challenges of the game show and the deeper issues of respect and identity, readers are invited to reflect on their own relationships in an insightful and thought-provoking way. This extraordinary tale encourages laughter while simultaneously prompting meaningful contemplation, making 'Reality Check' a captivating read that resonates on multiple levels.

It’s a must read, very entertaining!

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