Red String Theory, Lauren Kung Jessen
Red String Theory, Lauren Kung Jessen
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Red String Theory

Author: Lauren Kung Jessen

Narrator: Yu-Li Alice Shen, Andrew Grace

Unabridged: 9 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 01/09/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

In this charming rom-com about two star-crossed lovers, a woman whose life is guided by her belief in the red-string of fate finds her perfect match—but his skepticism about true love puts a knot in their chances.

Just a date . . . or a twist of fate?

When it comes to love and art, Rooney Gao believes in signs. Most of all, she believes in the Chinese legend that everyone is tied to their one true love by the red string of fate. And that belief has inspired her career as an artist, as well as the large art installations she makes with (obviously) red string. That is until artist’s block strikes and Rooney begins to question everything. But then fate leads her to the perfect guy . . . Jack Liu is perfect. He’s absurdly smart, successful, handsome, and after one enchanting New York night—under icy February skies and fueled by fried dumplings—all signs point to destiny. Only Jack doesn’t believe. And after their magical date, it looks like they might be lost to each other forever . . . until they’re given one more chance to reconnect. But can Rooney convince a reluctant skeptic to take a leap of fate?
 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mai on February 05, 2025

While I had problems connecting with the characters in both this and LUNAR LOVE, what I love about these books is the multiracial Asian Americans featured. Rooney is a biracial Chinese American, like the author. Jack is Chinese, Japanese, and white. I won't speak for multiracial people, but I presum......more

Goodreads review by The Lit Homebody on January 05, 2024

5 ⭐️ but let’s be real ♾️ Full review to come on my IG feed, but for now I’ll just tell you that this is easily one of the best romance books I’ve yet read. Easily in my top 5 of contemporary romance. The way that LKJ writes about fate is something that will stick with you for a long, long time. It......more

Goodreads review by Madison on January 08, 2024

Red String Theory by Lauren Kong Jessen Contemporary romance. Alternating 1st person POV. Own voices. Rooney Gao believes in Fate, specifically the Red String of Fate, and signs of destiny. She creates art based on that belief. She meets Jack Liu at a print shop and gives him her red scarf that she’s......more

Goodreads review by Louise on April 08, 2024

Red String Theory is a delightful rom-com, featuring two Asian-American main characters. Chinese traditions and holidays are highlighted throughout the book and that added to the story immensely. Most of the action takes place in Los Angeles and some in New York City, two of my favorite places and i......more

Goodreads review by Diana | LatinaWithABook on January 17, 2024

For all of my Asian lit/romance lovers…. Rooney believes in fate and signs. In particular she believes in the ancient Red String of Fate. Where someone somewhere is destined to be your partner and you are each tied to each other with an invisible red string. This STEM based romance with Asian represe......more


Quotes

“I devoured this! Beautifully written, DEEPLY romantic, real, funny, heartfelt.”
 —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author

"There’s nothing I love in romance more than fated mates, and Lauren executes it beautifully in RED STRING THEORY! Her writing is as sparkling and smart as ever! Lauren delivers laughs, heart, and swoon all in one ridiculously fun story!” —Sarah Adams, New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect

“Jessen impresses with this surprising and sophisticated contemporary romance. It’s unusually cerebral for a romance, marrying a believable love connection with a thoughtful meditation on how humans make meaning in life. The result is smart, sensitive, and striking.”
 —Publishers Weekly

"A lighthearted slow burn that's full of hope and heart. Delightful, inducing squeals and sighs in equal measure."
 

 —Kirkus

”A sweet, joyful romance that celebrates the interconnectedness of fate and choice as two characters with opposing views on the subject learn to find a middle ground. Full of memorable characters and thoughtful dialogue, this one definitely left a smile on my face.”—Jacqueline Firkins, author of Marlowe Banks, Redesigned

"A stunning romance that perfectly balances questions of fate with the art of true love. Lauren Kung Jessen’s prose is immersive, engrossing, and dripping with romantic tension, bringing every page to life as readers root for her characters to get out of their own way and give in to their out-of-this-world chemistry. A delicious opposites attract romance with the most rewarding of slow-burns, this is an absolute must read!" —Mazey Eddings, author of The Plus One