First of all thank you for approving my request!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The authors writing style had me hooked throughout this book.

I didn't want it to end, a book I really couldn't put down.

I loved the premise of this book and found learning more about Vietnamese culture in this book. But for some reason, I just wasn’t fully engaged with this book when I really should’ve been.

Thanks to NetGalley and Quercus Books for a copy of this book!

I was so excited when I saw I had been approved for this title - it was right up my street and I couldn't wait to start reading.

I thought both Adam and Evie's struggles were relatable, with their personal development realistic as the story came to its conclusion. Of course I have to mention the descriptions of Viet Nam - they were so good and I enjoyed picturing in my head the words on the page.

My only criticism is that the love felt somewhat 'insta-lovey' at points, and I would have liked to see their relationship fleshed out a little more.

This was a delve into the world matchmaking and matchmaking tours which was totally new to me.. I liked the premise of the story but did not love the execution. I enjoyed the snapshot into Vietnam and Vietnamese culture which was really interesting. Unfortunately I was not feeling the chemistry between Adam and Evie. There was no buzz there and the banter and romantic energy between them was only okay. Whilst the romance left me flat I liked the mix of characters on the tour, Overall, 2.5 🌟

I enjoyed this tale of two outwardly opposite characters re-examining their paths through life, challenging their assumptions, and falling in love in the process. The thing that really made this book stand out for me, however, was the setting. Vietnam is pretty much a character in its own right, and the detailed descriptions add depth and originality to what is already an intriguing premise. It took me a while to get used to the third-person point of view: it felt a little detached at times, but regardless this is a heartwarming read that balances serious themes with humour and fun.

I’m not a huge romance reader, but the setting of Vietnam pulled me right in and I loved it! The writing is immersive and the descriptions of Vietnam as a place, and of it’s people, especially the Aunties, was fabulous.

The predictable “will they, won’t they” romance trope was a little tiresome as it went on a bit too long, but the characters of Evie and Adam were well written and I enjoyed their individual journeys of self discovery; Evie, after losing her job and relationship, her life seemingly going nowhere and grieving for her beloved Aunt, her last link to her Father and her Vietnamese heritage. Adam, feeling the need to comply with his wealthy and pushy parents’ wishes and demands. Never being able to fully let go and be himself.

The matchmaking tour helped them both to find more than just love as they were forced to face up to who they really are and what they want from life.

3 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Nora Nguyen and Quercus for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I need everyone to read this book immediately so we can all gush about it together because this was IT!

This book is the epitome of the romance genre to me — a wonderful, spicy love story sprouting between two characters who both have a lot of baggage but fall for each other despite it all. Add in beautiful sceneries, many important topics, a wonderful cast of characters, and this is truly *the* romance book. I always search for that giddiness when reading romance; the giggles rising inside of me, the butterflies, and the angst. This book had all of that and more. Additionally, the descriptions of Vietnam were beautiful and will easily make the reader want to visit and experience it firsthand!

I've loved Evie from the start — the love she has for her late aunt and father, the disconnect she feels from her heritage, the poet she aspires to be despite the mess that she currently is. Evie felt palpable, and always true to herself. When Adam appeared, the chemistry erupted from the page. Their banter was a delight to read, and I loved their (not so) sneaky meet-ups. I loved how he fell first, how they both felt incredibly protective of each other in different scenarios, how they simply couldn't be separated from the beginning. I loved how the author built these two characters and gave them struggles that played into the story perfectly.

It's obvious how much I loved every scene and interaction because I physically have to force myself to stop writing this review. I've enjoyed this journey from start to finish and can confidently say that I will be reading anything this author writes in the future!

Highly recommend this one, especially if you want a romance that will simultaneously provide the thrill of their attraction and the heartfelt moments of love between them.

Unfortunately as much as I wished I enjoyed this book, I found it hard to connect to the characters but it was a nice change of pace and different settings and ways of opening up people’s minds to new ideas.

A sweet romance about two total stranger who meet at a matchmaking tour in Vietnam . Evie's dead aunt Hao left her in her will her San Francisco row house only if she go in a pre-arranged matchmaking tour in Việt Nam . Now after she lost her job and broke with her boyfriend there is no reason not to go . Adam is the CMO for his sister’s matchmaking business and he has to join the tour . From the first time they meet there is attraction betwwen them but he is holding himself . Adam's working very hard but his father is never satisfied with him . Evie is a poet but has lost her inspiration but traveling and seeing all these beautiful places help gain friends and maybe her inspiration back . Will the tour bring them together even though they live across the world ?
I received this book from netgalley , the author and the publicer as an ARC . Thank you . All thoughts and opinions are my own .

Evie is a Vietnamese descendent who just lost her favorite aunt, and her last link to her father’s culture and heritage. Her writing and teaching career is failing, her love life is a mess, and she’s far from whom she dreamed she would become.
Her last aunt desire was for her to go on a matchmaking tour on Việt Nam, to give love and adventure a chance. Will she finally find herself?

In a world where Romances are mostly USA or UK centered, reading one happening in Việt Nam was a breath of fresh air.

I loved to read about some well know landmarks, and I appreciated the inclusion of heritage, legacy and cultural differences, as well as detailed and different perspectives on grief.

While the love story didn’t necessarily ressonate with me, I was still invested in Evie’s and Adam HEA, I will certainly check again this author in the future.

<i>I would like to thank Quercus Books | Quercus and NetGalley the eARC in exchange for an honest review.</I>

It was great to read a book set outside the norm with it being in Vietnam. This book has romance and humour and characters which I unfortunately did not gel with. The premise of the story was good and I did enjoy it.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this e-arc.

Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me and I couldn’t get into it. I kept having to reread pages as I wasn’t retaining any of the information. I ended up DNFing the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quercus Books for the ARC

The culture and exploration of Vietnam was really the strongpoint of this novel. I loved learning more about the country and their culture. The book was deeper than I expected and explored themes of grief and trauma. The enemies to lovers relationship was good as well. Not the fun summer romance I was expected, but a good story

I was hoping for a light-hearted summer romance from Adam and Evie's Matchmaking Tour, but I was a little disappointed. I think this is a great debut novel and I would be interested in the author's future projects, but unfortunately, I didn't connect with the characters enough to be invested in their story, so I DNF'd the book at 60%.

The setting and premise were fun, and I enjoyed reading about Viet Nam's history, culture, and nature. The familial pressures and work stress that both Adam and Evie deal with, alongside processing trauma, served as a deeper, more meaningful backdrop for the romance, but I felt that they weren't expanded upon properly. I also generally struggle with romance books written in the third person because they make the story feel impersonal, and I have a harder time connecting to the main characters, their motivation, and their emotions.

My main problem was that I didn't enjoy the two main characters, they were a little flat and inconsistent, and I downright disliked Evie. The contrast between her and Adam was interesting, but the emphasis was overwhelmingly on the physical aspects of their relationship. They barely had meaningful conversations, instead, they shared endless, immature banter that didn't endear me to either of them and certainly didn't help them get to know each other. I tend to prefer books that read more romantic and swoony, and sadly this book didn't give me that.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book.

I can totally see why people might love this book, especially with all the heritage and cultural stuff. It’s definitely got some beautiful themes, and I really wanted to like it. But honestly, it just wasn’t my vibe. 😅 I tried to keep going, but I ended up DNFing it at 10% because I just couldn’t get into it. Maybe it’s just me, but I wasn't connecting with the characters or the story. Not my cup of tea, I guess. But I’m super grateful to the author for giving me an ARC! 🙏💖 Thank you so much—I wish I could have loved it more!

When I first saw this cover I knew it was a story I had to read. I loved the illustration and how it pulled me in without giving anything away. But once I opened it and began to read I experienced a story I couldn’t put down.
The way this book takes you on an adventure across Vietnam and the love story of our 2 leading characters while touching base on more heavy topics such as loss shows the talent and dedication the author put into their book. Nora uses her own personal experiences to help sell the story, drawing us in to the location as if seeing it with our own eyes. As for the characters, I loved that we received a background story for everyone, pulling me in as I felt their emotions, completing the journey along with them. Overall this was an easy read and I really hope we can see more of the secondary characters in future books. If your are looking for a close proximity romance, then look no further!

Two very different lives, at home with grief stricken mum in middle America then the summer in San Francisco with her Vietnamese Aunty.
Finding her place as a published poet and the academic world for validation Emmie is stuck.
The death of her beloved Aunty and losing her academic contract spurs Emmie to accept her aunt's wishes on go on a matchmaking tour of Vietnam.
Culture clashes as well as personal ones, friendship and enlightenment are found.
A wonderful story about finding your place and where you fit in.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

What a beautiful story! As much a romance between two very different people, as it is a book about family, legacy, and grief. A journey through Vietnam with rich descriptions that made me feel like I was there on the tour with them. Now I want to go on a holiday!
Evie was a really interesting and relatable character. She struggles in relationships, she feels everything deeply, and she feels like a failure professionally. Her relationship with her mother, and also with her homeland, were thoughtfully explored, though perhaps not deeply.
I can't say I related at all to Adam, as I have a very different relationship with my parents and my siblings, but I'm also not Vietnamese. My family doesn't have a strong connection to legacy, or even culture, if I'm honest. Some scenes with Adam interacting with his parents or his sister, Ruby, were hard to read. But I think they were necessary to explain his character and his motivations.
The cast of side characters were memorable and fun, so it was easy to remember who was who. Fen was particularly a favourite.
Also, I love the cover! It's gorgeous.

This was a sweet romance that had me wanting to go back to Vietnam!

The writing was beautiful and described the setting and the love story between these two characters wonderfully. I'm not a fan of insta-love, so this part of the story wasn't my vibe, but I did enjoy it overall. I wish the side characters had been fleshed out a bit more, too.

This is a great romance, and different in that it's set outside of the usual American/European locations that a lot of books tend to be these days.

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and Quercus for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't hugely connect with Adam & Evie's Matchmaking Tour, unfortunately. I struggled to push myself to read it. The plot was interesting, I can say I haven't read anything like it before. But it wasn't really enough to keep me hooked.

I will say, the second half of the book did pick up and I found it easier to get through. Adam and Evie as characters I did find to be quite bland and they felt like they went from not liking each other to being in love too quickly for my taste.

All in all, it was fine. It just wasn't for me and I probably would've DNF'd it if it wasn't an ARC.