Frank Li is Korean-American. His parents are first generation Korean immigrants, and as far as Frank is concerned, they are racist. They are expecting Frank to marry a nice Korean girl. In fact, Frank should only date nice Korean girls. Unfortunately, Brit Means is white and very All-American. Frank Li is in love with Brit so what is he to do?
Mr. and Mrs. Li work hard in their small grocery store. They have made a nice life for Frank and his sister Hanna. Hanna has already disappointed them by falling in love with an African-American. Frank really misses Hanna, but knows she will never be welcome in the Li home again.
Every month Frank's parents gather with their other Korean friends. These gatherings always include the children which means constant competition regarding grades, college admissions, and acceptable future mates. At the latest gathering it becomes painfully obvious that Frank's parents are trying to arrange a courtship between him and a respectable Korean girl named Joy.
Time alone in Joy's room begins as an uncomfortable pairing forced by their parents, but Joy has an idea to share with Frank. Her suggestion is to "fake date" each other while really dating their respective crushes. A deal is made and the plan is immediately put into action.
Frank can't believe his luck. His time with Brit Means seems magical, however, the magic becomes difficult to manage and he finds himself spending more time with Joy than with Brit. With the pressure of SAT scores and impending college applications and acceptance, dating may not be the best use of Frank's time and energy.
Author David Yoon is most known for his illustrations in EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING. If the quirky characters, unique plot twists, and laugh-out-loud humor of FRANKLY IN LOVE is any indication, Yoon will be a fast success and an author to watch in the future.
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