From the Publisher
"The story challenges Korea’s heteronormative culture and media . . . also transports readers to popular destinations in and around Seoul, beautifully highlighting Korean food and culture. A fun and boundary-pushing take on typical K-drama romances." — Kirkus Reviews
"A love letter to K-dramas with sapphic romance at the forefront. Flip the Script is fun and full of heart—an instant favorite!" — Emiko Jean, NYT bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After
“Fans will flip for this heartwarming romance. Behind-the-scenes showbiz drama, a handsome K-pop star, fake dating, an LGBTQ twist, and an ending that made me want to stand up and cheer—there's so much to love about this book!" — Misa Sugiura, author of It’s Not Like It’s a Secret and This Time Will Be Different
"I don't think my heart will ever stop floating after reading Flip the Script! Lyla Lee has created the perfect blend of fake dating, young love, and queer joy that had me smiling from ear to ear and whooping in triumph. Sometimes those who say 'stick to the script' can simply stick it." — Jason June, author of Jay's Gay Agenda and Out of the Blue
“Nothing makes me smile like a Lyla Lee book. I had a blast following Hana and her friends as they film the hottest K-Drama on television, all while falling for one another behind the scenes. Effervescent and joyous from start to finish, Flip the Script is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.” — Axie Oh, author of XOXO
"This book is a love letter to Korean culture, K-dramas in particular. This trope-filled rom-com is perfect for fans of Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo, XOXO by Axie Oh, and I Guess I Live Here Now by Claire Ahn." — School Library Journal Online
"Hana and Minjee’s sweet romance, behind-the-scenes peeks into K-drama productions, and richly detailed Korean culture buoy this joyous romance." — Publishers Weekly
Emiko Jean
"A love letter to K-dramas with sapphic romance at the forefront. Flip the Script is fun and full of heart—an instant favorite!"
Axie Oh
Nothing makes me smile like a Lyla Lee book. I had a blast following Hana and her friends as they film the hottest K-Drama on television, all while falling for one another behind the scenes. Effervescent and joyous from start to finish, Flip the Script is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.”
Misa Sugiura
Fans will flip for this heartwarming romance. Behind-the-scenes showbiz drama, a handsome K-pop star, fake dating, an LGBTQ twist, and an ending that made me want to stand up and cheer—there's so much to love about this book!"
Jason June
"I don't think my heart will ever stop floating after reading Flip the Script! Lyla Lee has created the perfect blend of fake dating, young love, and queer joy that had me smiling from ear to ear and whooping in triumph. Sometimes those who say 'stick to the script' can simply stick it."
Kirkus Reviews
2022-03-02
A rookie K-drama actress experiences love triangles both on screen and off.
After uprooting her family’s life in Florida to pursue an acting career in Seoul, 16-year-old Hana Jin finally scored a leading role in a much-anticipated television series. But when the ratings for the first episode aren’t what the network hoped for, Hana is thrown into a fake dating relationship with her male co-star, K-pop idol Bryan Yoon. On top of that, the network surprises everyone by bringing in Hana’s former best friend, actress Minjee Park, to play Hana’s on-screen rival for Bryan’s character’s affections. But the love triangle on the show isn’t the only one that’s developing. Bryan shows real feelings and interest in Hana, but she can’t deny her developing attraction to Minjee. While trying to secure her position on the show, bisexual Hana must learn to navigate the harsh entertainment world and her complicated love life. K-drama viewers especially will love this lighthearted, page-turning homage to the genre that is filled with many recognizable tropes and behind-the-scenes looks at the industry. Hana’s career, interactions with the network, and encounters with fans and paparazzi demonstrate the intense, often overwhelming lifestyle and pressures of being an actress in Korea. With the inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes, the story challenges Korea’s heteronormative culture and media. The novel also transports readers to popular destinations in and around Seoul, beautifully highlighting Korean food and culture.
A fun and boundary-pushing take on typical K-drama romances. (Romance. 13-18)
