The Name Drop
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4.5 • 4 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
"Susan Lee always writes the exact book I want to read!" —Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
New from the author of Seoulmates comes a story of mistaken identities, the summer of a lifetime, and a love to risk everything for.
When Elijah Ri arrives in New York City for an internship at his father’s massive tech company, Haneul Corporation, he expects the royal treatment that comes with being the future CEO—even if that’s the last thing he wants. But instead, he finds himself shuffled into a group of overworked, unpaid interns, all sharing a shoebox apartment for the summer.
When Jessica Lee arrives in New York City, she’s eager to make the most of her internship at Haneul Corporation, even if she’s at the bottom of the corporate ladder. But she’s shocked to be introduced as the new executive-in-training intern with a gorgeous brownstone all to herself.
It doesn’t take long for Elijah and Jessica to discover the source of the mistake: they share the same Korean name. But they decide to stay switched—so Elijah can have a relaxing summer away from his controlling dad while Jessica can make the connections she desperately needs for college recommendations.
As Elijah and Jessica work together to keep up the charade, a spark develops between them. Can they avoid discovery—and total disaster—with their feelings and futures on the line?
Praise for Seoulmates
"The perfect childhood friends-to-lovers story—full stop." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners and The Soulmate Equation
"Adorable, heartfelt, and guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!" —Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a Boyfriend
"A deliciously swoony romance." —Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart Principle
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A case of mistaken identity allows two Korean American teens the chance to experience first-time independence while navigating class differences in this dynamic rom-com by Lee (Seoulmates). Eighteen-year-old Los Angeleno Jessica Lee is determined to make the most of her N.Y.C. internship opportunity at Korean tech company Haneul; because of her family's precarious finances, she believes the company's prestige is her "one shot to get a step ahead." Meanwhile, teenage Elijah Ri, who yearns to experience a "life less sheltered," dreads having to spend the summer managing high expectations while working at his father's company—Haneul. When the two are mistaken for each other due to sharing the same Korean name, Jessica is whisked into a world of VIP treatment as the executive-in-training, while Elijah enjoys communing with fellow interns who treat him like one of their own. Elijah convinces Jessica to keep up the switch for the summer, and the two bond over their shared passions even as differing life perspectives threaten their budding romance. Told in the two teens' alternating perspectives and brimming with classic K-drama tropes, this humorous and romantic story sparkles brightest when focused on the protagonist's rapid-fire banter and gripping emotional connection. Ages 13–up.
Customer Reviews
Another fun YA!
The Name Drop is yet another fun, quick YA romance from Susan Lee! I read her debut and found it to be exactly what you want from a YA rom-com: sweet, funny, and feel-good. In The Name Drop, Susan gives us an identity switch between Elijah and Jessica, who are on the opposite spectrum of privilege. It definitely sets us up for a k-drama worthy plot that drew me in and kept me hooked through the fast-paced story! In addition to creating characters I can root for and a swoony love story, I think what Susan does well is hit upon relevant social themes in a relatable and digestible way so that it rounds out a light-hearted story with something that drives in a bit deeper. Overall, this was an entertaining read the gave what it promised! I would recommend this book to readers of YA rom-come as well as fans of K-drama tropes. Susan Lee is a consistent author I’m definitely going to follow and read!