If We Ever Meet Again by Ana Huang is a story of Farrah is an artsy, introverted dreamer from California who’s ready to soak in all the culture and adventure Shanghai has to offer. And then there’s Blake. Tall, charming, ex-football player from Texas with an easy smile and a personal rule: no dating first timer.
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“19-year-old Farrah Lin is going to fall in love for the first time during her year abroad in Shanghai. She’s sure of it.
The only problem? Her would-be leading man is her new friend’s boyfriend.”
| Author | Ana Huang |
| Genre | Sports Romance |
| Number of Pages | 294 pages |
| Goodreads Rating | 3.55 ⭐⭐️⭐️(as of now) |
| My Rating | 3⭐⭐️⭐️ |
| Expected Release Date | June 30, 2020 |
If We Ever Meet Again by Ana Huang Summary Spoilers
Picture this: two American college students, a city like Shanghai, and a study-abroad program that promises adventure, romance, and… questionable decision-making. Sounds fun, right?
They start off as friends, filled with stolen glances and will-they-won’t-they tension. Farrah tries to crush on a fellow student, Leo, (who is very much taken), while Blake keeps telling himself he’s totally not into her. Spoiler alert: he is. And after a heart-to-heart that involves some serious childhood trauma bonding (a classic romance catalyst), they finally give in. Blake’s no-virgin rule? Magically forgotten.
For a while, everything is chef’s kiss. Romantic adventures through the streets of Shanghai, group outings that make you wish you were part of their friend circle, and a love so intense you just know something is about to go terribly wrong. And oh, does it go wrong.
New Year’s Eve rolls around, and Farrah is away. And what does our boy Blake do? Oh, just reconnect with his ex, Cleo. You know, casually. And then, in a stunning display of what were you thinking?, cheating happens. And if that wasn’t messy enough, Cleo soon drops another bomb—she’s pregnant.
What does Blake do? He panics. Instead of coming clean, he decides, Hey, you know what will fix this? Being the best boyfriend ever! Because that’s how secrets work, right? But life isn’t a bad rom-com, and secrets have expiration dates. When Farrah inevitably finds out, she is rightfully devastated.
But wait—there’s more. The prologue (because Ana Huang loves emotional torture) gives us Blake’s perspective of the breakup. And honestly? It hurts. You almost—almost—feel bad for him. Because as dumb as his decisions were, the guy loves Farrah.
Between the breathtaking Shanghai setting, the phenomenal found family vibes, and a romance that’s equal parts swoon-worthy and WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT, this book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Will Farrah and Blake find their way back to each other? Will Shanghai tourism skyrocket because Ana Huang made it sound so magical? And most importantly—why do we keep falling for books that emotionally wreck us?
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Book Review: If We Ever Meet Again by Ana Huang
This book had me feeling like a tourist in Shanghai—mesmerized by the setting but slightly lost in the plot. Farrah and Blake’s young love had its sweet moments, but also a few facepalm moments. The found family? Absolute gold. Their friendships felt real, fun, and made me wish I had a group to explore the city with.
Now, let’s talk about the trope. Cheating. Why, Blake? WHY? I get that they’re young and make mistakes, but did we need this particular mistake? Farrah’s character arc felt a bit flat—girl, you got a prestigious internship, but all we focus on is your relationship? Meanwhile, Blake had a more developed journey. Justice for Farrah’s ambitions!
Would I recommend it? If you love Ana Huang’s writing, yes. If you’re not a fan of messy young love, maybe not. Either way, Shanghai deserves its own spin-off.
If Love series Ana Huang Books in Order:
- If We Ever Meet Again – young, college romance set in Shanghai
- If the Sun Never Sets – second-chance romance following Blake and Farrah
- If Love Had a Price – fake dating romance featuring Kris and Nate.
- If We Were Perfect – A friends-to lovers romance focusing on Sammy and Olivia.
Quotes from If We Ever Meet Again by Ana Huang:
“I don’t believe in love at first sight, but I believe in seeing someone and knowing they’re going to be important to you.”
“Falling in love with you was never the problem. It was easy. It was everything else that was hard.”
Final Thoughts- Who should read it?
The book If We Ever Meet Again is perfect for:
- Fans of Ana Huang’s Twisted & King of Sin series.
- College setting and all the messy emotions that come with young love.
- Readers Who Enjoy Travel & International Settings – Shanghai.
- Those Who Can Tolerate the Cheating Trope.
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About the Author:
Ana Huang is a NY Times bestselling author, famous for for her Twisted series, mostly she writes young Adult and contemporary romance with strong hero and a heroine which you can swoon for.
