The Bride Test

Goodread's Big Books of Spring 2019 - Romance

'Such a fun read... Original and sexy and sensitive.' Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist, on The Kiss Quotient

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From the bestselling author of The Kiss Quotient



Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, not big, important emotions - like grief. And love. He thinks he's defective. His family knows better - that his autism means he just processes emotions differently. When he steadfastly refuses to consider a relationship, his mother takes matters into her own hands and returns to Vietnam to find him the perfect bride.



As a mixed-race girl living in the slums of Ho Chi Minh City, Esme Tran has always felt out of place. So when the opportunity arises to go to America and meet a potential husband, she can't turn it down. This could be the break her family needs. Seducing Khai, however, doesn't go quite as planned. Esme's lessons in love seem to be working... but only on herself. She's hopelessly smitten with a man who's convinced he can never return her affection.



As Esme's time in the United States dwindles, will Khai let his head catch up with his heart? Will he find the strength to let go, and let love in?

'Refreshingly real.' Marie Claire on The Bride Test



Helen Hoang read her first romance novel in high-school and has been addicted ever since. In 2016, she was formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in line with what was previously known as Asperger's Syndrome. Her journey inspired The Kiss Quotient. She currently lives in California with her husband, two kids and a pet fish.



Smart, honest, and achingly romantic, just as sexy as it is sweet.



[Hoang] has truly found her voice - an important, entertaining, skilful voice at that.



I loved loved loved The Kiss Quotient and had high hopes for her second novel... The Bride Test is fun. Hoang is a great storyteller. I loved the characters she created here... The sexy parts were sexy... I highly recommend this book. It's a fun read with substance and great writing.



Helen Hoang is a master of building characters that feel relatable.



Hoang's writing bursts from the page.



With serious moments offset by spot-on humor, this romance has broad appeal, and it will find a special place in the hearts of autistic people and those who love them.



Such a fun read... Original and sexy and sensitive.



AWESOME. Adorable, sexy, smart. Exactly the book I wanted to read!



It's one of the best books I've read in a very long time. It's funny, sad, poignant and impossible to put down.



I loved it. Hoang's writing has a sharp, quirky, emotional edge that will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to navigate the complicated world of modern relationships.



An absolute delight - charming, sexy, and centered on a protagonist you love rooting for... Equal parts endearing and (very) steamy.