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Red Envelope
The Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in the Chinese calendar, a time for family reunions, and for saying goodbye to the past and hello to the future. Clint, however, doesn’t want to bid farewell to what happened after last year’s celebration, when he and his Cousin Maggie’s handsome friend, Weaver, shared an unexpected but long-desired passionate encounter. East is East, and West is West, and Weaver seems to want to keep it that way, but maybe Clint can bridge that great divide this coming New Year and show Weaver what it means to be loved and accepted.
48 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 2015
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Atom Yang
3 books30 followersAtom was born to Chinese immigrant parents who wanted better opportunities for their children who are obviously not taking advantage of their great and many sacrifices.
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December 23, 2015
This was a very enjoyable short story, and a refreshing change of pace for holiday fare. The author has a sure hand with characterization, a nice turn of phrase, and a delightfully wry take on the combination of Chinese and American cultures.
Clint is a young, gay, closeted-to-his-family, Chinese-American guy. A year ago he had a night when he got close to Weaver, a cousin's friend, whom he'd been crushing on. Unfortunately, it didn't work out the way he hoped since that night. This year, he's going to have to meet up with Weaver again at the huge family New Year celebration, and his hopes, fears, and irritation are a potent mix.
I really would have loved to see this story be a bit longer. The author did a great job getting me invested in the characters, amused by Clint's breezy narrative tone, intrigued by his mom and family culture, concerned about Weaver and what went wrong in the past. But the resolution happened fast, and some of the most fascinating parts - were cut short in the way it ended.
The epilogue was sweet, though, and did give a nice, warm, solid ending. I like this author's writing voice. I definitely look forward to maybe seeing another story where he has room to move a little deeper into the emotions of his characters, and the exploration of complexities of their relationships.
If you enjoy stories with extended family, cultural flavor, a little humor, and two men finding romance and love, this one is worth a read.
Clint is a young, gay, closeted-to-his-family, Chinese-American guy. A year ago he had a night when he got close to Weaver, a cousin's friend, whom he'd been crushing on. Unfortunately, it didn't work out the way he hoped since that night. This year, he's going to have to meet up with Weaver again at the huge family New Year celebration, and his hopes, fears, and irritation are a potent mix.
I really would have loved to see this story be a bit longer. The author did a great job getting me invested in the characters, amused by Clint's breezy narrative tone, intrigued by his mom and family culture, concerned about Weaver and what went wrong in the past. But the resolution happened fast, and some of the most fascinating parts - were cut short in the way it ended.
The epilogue was sweet, though, and did give a nice, warm, solid ending. I like this author's writing voice. I definitely look forward to maybe seeing another story where he has room to move a little deeper into the emotions of his characters, and the exploration of complexities of their relationships.
If you enjoy stories with extended family, cultural flavor, a little humor, and two men finding romance and love, this one is worth a read.
June 18, 2022
This was such a cute novella! While short, I love that readers were able to get a glimpse of Chinese culture through the celebration of Chinese New Year. The descriptions of food, experiences, relationships and more were ones that I really enjoyed. As with a lot of novellas, I wouldn’t go into this expecting ground breaking character development. It was just enough to build the story and have readers invested in the romance between the main characters. I was afraid there was going to be a miscommunication trope since our characters split for unexplained reasons, but it ended up being an enjoyable and sweet second chance romance. There are content warnings for homophobia from parents, fear of homophobia from relatives. This was such a quick and fun read. I definitely recommend checking it out.
November 8, 2022
sweet short story
“Over the years, we had been as cautious as blindfolded men feeling their way around a mysterious beast, trying to extrapolate what was between us without communicating the knowledge that would have illuminated everything. Until that morning, when we took the blindfolds off, and discovered we were face to face with each other.”
“Over the years, we had been as cautious as blindfolded men feeling their way around a mysterious beast, trying to extrapolate what was between us without communicating the knowledge that would have illuminated everything. Until that morning, when we took the blindfolds off, and discovered we were face to face with each other.”
February 7, 2016
This is going to be a shortie review because it's pretty short novella and I don't want to give anything Red Envelope is the New Adult by new to me author Atom Yang. When you go into a book having read no reviews and having no sense of the author's writing style, it's always a bit nerve wracking. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised this short novella. It's a sweet friends to lovers and second chance romance of two life long friends.
Some highlights:
*The fact that's it's about an interracial couple. One thing I'd like more of in romance is more diversity- both in authors and book characters.
*The characters. They were delightful and fun to get to know.
*The dialogue and interactions between the characters felt natural.
*I enjoyed the insight we got into Chinese cultural.
*The epilogue left me with a smile on my face.
The only thing I wish is that the story had been longer. The conflict of the story wrapped up too quickly. Up into that point the story had great pace, and suddenly I felt like I was being rushed out the door.
All in all, this was quite the treat and a promising beginning for Atom Yang. I'll be on the look out for future stories. 4 Stars!
June 1, 2023
This was so cute! Only one bed plus my family is yours tropes and such a quick read. Several really witty lines, too.
May 20, 2019
5 Stars
I loved this short story. All kinds of sweet and savory. A dash of second chance romance, the joy of holiday celebrations, remembering cultural traditions, celebrating family and friendship. I read it via KU, but I want to buy my own copy to save and treasure.
Highly recommend!
I loved this short story. All kinds of sweet and savory. A dash of second chance romance, the joy of holiday celebrations, remembering cultural traditions, celebrating family and friendship. I read it via KU, but I want to buy my own copy to save and treasure.
Highly recommend!
September 25, 2019
This was a cute short story. Told from single POV it was low steam, low angst novelette about two young men trying to figure out what they feel for each other. It touched subjects of coming out, blending of different cultures and a bit of snarky humor. I liked it but at times I felt that a lot of things happened behind the scenes, untold on pages. I wanted a bit more between Grant and Weaver to feel how they felt for each other. The declarations of love were a bit sudden for me. I needed a bit more of them together. But the writing was good, and it was fun to immerse into Chinese traditions. The idea of Red Envelope, the same as the title, was quite appealing.
February 27, 2022
What a tiny little delight. Genuine, heart, and funny all packed in 50 pages.
January 18, 2016
This was such a breath of fresh air. Simply loved it. The sweetness, genuineness, and stylistic writing was perfect. Actually, the whole thing was perfect. Quick and wonderful read. It makes me excited to see what Atom Yang gives us next!
December 28, 2015
Red Envelope
By Atom Yang
4 stars
Atom Yang (his real name) has written a completely charming little romance (really, a short story) deeply infused with a sense of family, a sense of humor, and the experience of growing up Chinese American.
Clint is a young adult, named for the Hollywood actor by his enthusiastic immigrant parents. His big noisy family still speaks Chinese at home, and celebrates the Lunar New Year with feasting, along with the traditional giving of red envelopes of cash by the married adults to the children.
This year, however, Clint is anxious, because Weaver is coming back from China. Weaver is not Chinese (even though he speaks it). He’s a tall blond surfer boy who long ago was all but adopted into Clint’s family, especially since he was thrown out of his own home by his super-religious parents.
Clint loves Weaver, but there’s a problem. Not only does his family not know that he’s gay; but Weaver went off to China a year ago and has cut off all communication since. As Clint makes his mapo tofu for the family feast, he frets about what was and what might be.
And that, more or less, is that. Yang writes his narrative expertly and gracefully, filling it with little comic moments that demonstrate the close bonds among the various family members. Without over-telling, we learn a lot about this family, and we get a very strong sense of who Clint is. We never learn what he does for a living, or even his family’s last name: but none of that matters. What we see is his heart, and how those around him care for his heart, even if he doesn’t quite see it himself.
I hope Atom Yang keeps writing, because I want to keep reading.
By Atom Yang
4 stars
Atom Yang (his real name) has written a completely charming little romance (really, a short story) deeply infused with a sense of family, a sense of humor, and the experience of growing up Chinese American.
Clint is a young adult, named for the Hollywood actor by his enthusiastic immigrant parents. His big noisy family still speaks Chinese at home, and celebrates the Lunar New Year with feasting, along with the traditional giving of red envelopes of cash by the married adults to the children.
This year, however, Clint is anxious, because Weaver is coming back from China. Weaver is not Chinese (even though he speaks it). He’s a tall blond surfer boy who long ago was all but adopted into Clint’s family, especially since he was thrown out of his own home by his super-religious parents.
Clint loves Weaver, but there’s a problem. Not only does his family not know that he’s gay; but Weaver went off to China a year ago and has cut off all communication since. As Clint makes his mapo tofu for the family feast, he frets about what was and what might be.
And that, more or less, is that. Yang writes his narrative expertly and gracefully, filling it with little comic moments that demonstrate the close bonds among the various family members. Without over-telling, we learn a lot about this family, and we get a very strong sense of who Clint is. We never learn what he does for a living, or even his family’s last name: but none of that matters. What we see is his heart, and how those around him care for his heart, even if he doesn’t quite see it himself.
I hope Atom Yang keeps writing, because I want to keep reading.
January 13, 2023
Parts of this book were lovely - the character descriptions, the language, the cultural descriptions. But I just couldn’t buy the romance and miscommunication, and how quickly it was resolved, in this short format. I was just really wanting more.
January 20, 2021
This is very short (40pages) and I wanted more but it still worked. It is nice to have an interracial couple (Chinese-american man and white man) that makes sense because they both know the other's culture before they start dating. I wish it were longer but I enjoyed it.
December 9, 2015
Reviewage on Prism Book Alliance®
Right from page one, I was getting a sense of Clint’s personality and his state of mind at this point in his life. We get this story from his point of view, firsthand, and it works. I also like the supportive, no beating around the bush, loving relationship he and his mom share, and demonstrate to one another. This also told me a good bit about Clint and where he is emotionally. Oh and his cousin and best friend, Maggie. Love her!
I also got an early sense of Yang’s style, and his ability to convey emotion. I get this:
My throat tightened as if I had failed Darth Vader for the last time.
As one’s throat is wont to do when one’s heart is lodged within it.
What is, dare I use the cliché and say, refreshing is how the mix of American and Chinese cultures is portrayed. Neither is the enemy, neither is treated disrespectfully, or as second best, an easy out for comic relief at the expense of dignity. Yes, ladies n gents, you can grow up with more than one culture alive and well in your family without degrading one or the other.
A thoroughly modern tale in tone and expression for the win!
This story is also full of heart, especially in relation to loss, family, and the struggle to come to terms with self-discovery.
”I miss my dad, Clint.”
“Me, too,” I said. Uncle Gil was the first one of our generation’s parents to go, and remembering his absence was like seeing a missing piece in a completed puzzle.
This is where my brothers and my cousins are right now in our lives, too. I get it.
Yang has a number of moving parts in this story and they all play well together, creating a mostly smooth journey. There are just a couple of bumps in the road as far as clarity regarding some connections between characters. We could have used a bit of beefing up in that aspect.
The heat and intimacy between Clint and Weaver, a longtime friend and possible embodiment of Clint’s affections, are intelligently and warmly presented. Awkwardness and excitement make no room for over the top heroics or unrealistic feats of perfection. I definitely felt their connection, despite those occasionally muddled moments I described above.
This is definitely a romance but not in a formulaic way, especially in the emotion it evokes. Tender, heated, and involving two people who feel that magnetic pull trying to push through their initial uncertainty, this definitely rewards the romantic buried deep inside of me. ;)
There are a few cases of unfortunate phrasing, words that don’t exactly bring sexy back. Thankfully, their placements don’t overly dampen the fiery passion Clint and Weaver are clearly harboring and hoping for more to occur. These represent the few times we slip from the obvious modernity of this story and into something that felt discordant with it.
Yang has more than a knack when it comes to communicating human gestures and their physicality and emotional impact. His ability made it easy for me to experience his story and these characters. This is one of my favorite passages in the entire story, a moment between Clint and his mom and a hug:
She returned my hug, and I thought how interesting it’s been to grow up in America, where embracing each other was an accepted greeting and farewell. Chinese culture tended to value reserve in most social interactions, even between family members, but over time, we decided – to hell with it.
I get it. :D
This story is definitely appropriate for those readers who land in the category of “new adult” and I think they’d eat this story up like the best pizza ordered at 2 AM while studying during finals week: exhilarating, sweet, a bit edgy, and romantic. It left me smiling. :)
I will definitely be reading more by Atom Yang!
Right from page one, I was getting a sense of Clint’s personality and his state of mind at this point in his life. We get this story from his point of view, firsthand, and it works. I also like the supportive, no beating around the bush, loving relationship he and his mom share, and demonstrate to one another. This also told me a good bit about Clint and where he is emotionally. Oh and his cousin and best friend, Maggie. Love her!
I also got an early sense of Yang’s style, and his ability to convey emotion. I get this:
My throat tightened as if I had failed Darth Vader for the last time.
As one’s throat is wont to do when one’s heart is lodged within it.
What is, dare I use the cliché and say, refreshing is how the mix of American and Chinese cultures is portrayed. Neither is the enemy, neither is treated disrespectfully, or as second best, an easy out for comic relief at the expense of dignity. Yes, ladies n gents, you can grow up with more than one culture alive and well in your family without degrading one or the other.
A thoroughly modern tale in tone and expression for the win!
This story is also full of heart, especially in relation to loss, family, and the struggle to come to terms with self-discovery.
”I miss my dad, Clint.”
“Me, too,” I said. Uncle Gil was the first one of our generation’s parents to go, and remembering his absence was like seeing a missing piece in a completed puzzle.
This is where my brothers and my cousins are right now in our lives, too. I get it.
Yang has a number of moving parts in this story and they all play well together, creating a mostly smooth journey. There are just a couple of bumps in the road as far as clarity regarding some connections between characters. We could have used a bit of beefing up in that aspect.
The heat and intimacy between Clint and Weaver, a longtime friend and possible embodiment of Clint’s affections, are intelligently and warmly presented. Awkwardness and excitement make no room for over the top heroics or unrealistic feats of perfection. I definitely felt their connection, despite those occasionally muddled moments I described above.
This is definitely a romance but not in a formulaic way, especially in the emotion it evokes. Tender, heated, and involving two people who feel that magnetic pull trying to push through their initial uncertainty, this definitely rewards the romantic buried deep inside of me. ;)
There are a few cases of unfortunate phrasing, words that don’t exactly bring sexy back. Thankfully, their placements don’t overly dampen the fiery passion Clint and Weaver are clearly harboring and hoping for more to occur. These represent the few times we slip from the obvious modernity of this story and into something that felt discordant with it.
Yang has more than a knack when it comes to communicating human gestures and their physicality and emotional impact. His ability made it easy for me to experience his story and these characters. This is one of my favorite passages in the entire story, a moment between Clint and his mom and a hug:
She returned my hug, and I thought how interesting it’s been to grow up in America, where embracing each other was an accepted greeting and farewell. Chinese culture tended to value reserve in most social interactions, even between family members, but over time, we decided – to hell with it.
I get it. :D
This story is definitely appropriate for those readers who land in the category of “new adult” and I think they’d eat this story up like the best pizza ordered at 2 AM while studying during finals week: exhilarating, sweet, a bit edgy, and romantic. It left me smiling. :)
I will definitely be reading more by Atom Yang!
December 9, 2015
"Red Envelope" is the story of Clint and Weaver, long time friends who traditionally only see each other to celebrate the lunar new year. Clint is Chinese-American and Weaver is a Caucasian and over the years there’s also been an attraction between them. When the attraction is acted on, it seems as though it’s the end of the relationship. Or is it?
Atom weaves a compelling story here as Clint tries to reconcile what’s going on with his friend, who moved to China to take a job and cut off talking to Clint. Among the things I loved in the story are the look at Chinese traditions, relationships between Asians and Caucasians and a sweet love story that is trying to find its way.
The interaction between Clint and Weaver is delightful. Clint is eager, yet guarded. Weaver is just lovable, even though he’s got some baggage, and it’s no wonder that Clint falls for him. The glimpses we get of Clint’s family are wonderful too. It’s the kind of family anyone would want to be around during the holidays.
I thoroughly enjoyed this short, and look forward to reading more from Atom (even better would be more about Clint and Weaver and where they go from here).
Atom weaves a compelling story here as Clint tries to reconcile what’s going on with his friend, who moved to China to take a job and cut off talking to Clint. Among the things I loved in the story are the look at Chinese traditions, relationships between Asians and Caucasians and a sweet love story that is trying to find its way.
The interaction between Clint and Weaver is delightful. Clint is eager, yet guarded. Weaver is just lovable, even though he’s got some baggage, and it’s no wonder that Clint falls for him. The glimpses we get of Clint’s family are wonderful too. It’s the kind of family anyone would want to be around during the holidays.
I thoroughly enjoyed this short, and look forward to reading more from Atom (even better would be more about Clint and Weaver and where they go from here).
December 16, 2015
Red Envelope is amazing. It is full of so much character and life. I was pretty much hooked from a couple of pages in. Clint's mother sold me, but Atom has done an amazing job of capturing the nuances of large families and blending cultures. It felt true without being over-laboured.
July 8, 2022
2nd read.
More than a Chinese American representation story, this book is a complete inversion of the Western white savior trope.
November 16, 2022
Yang manages to pack a powerful, poignant punch into such short stories, making me swoon in one breath and causing my throat to tighten and tears to threaten in the next. He’s definitely added to my favorite authors shelf and eagerly I look forward to more from him.
November 30, 2016
The first time amazon showed me this book I fell in love with the blurb.
Now I’m in love with the book. It’s a short novella you can’t choose but read in one breath. Sweet but not too sugary, it has the right amount of angst, fun, love and the occasional sentence that holds such a profound meaning, it feels just like taking the blindfold off.
The narrative is unique in being true-to-life and it’s this sincerity I loved the most, plus the delightful and smooth entwining of the Chinese culture aspects.
I can’t explain how much I recommend it!
Now I’m in love with the book. It’s a short novella you can’t choose but read in one breath. Sweet but not too sugary, it has the right amount of angst, fun, love and the occasional sentence that holds such a profound meaning, it feels just like taking the blindfold off.
The narrative is unique in being true-to-life and it’s this sincerity I loved the most, plus the delightful and smooth entwining of the Chinese culture aspects.
I can’t explain how much I recommend it!
December 8, 2015
I met the author at the GRL (super sweet guy). I lived in China for six years so I LOVE experiencing Asian traditions though the characters so I was grabby hands with this story. The characters were fun, sweet and sexy. As with any short you want to whine MORE MORE MORE... but that's just cause you wanna hang with the characters Atom has shared with us. I recommend this book as a happy read. Hugs, Z.
January 23, 2017
Hey Look! Fan Art! Exciting right?
(Yes, I am implying that the Title 'Red Envelope' is referring to Clint's red pants as seen in this picture.)
This story is a little sweet. Clint and Weaver made for an interesting pair, and I am always glad to have diversity shown with couples! It was fun, cute, sweet, and short, much like my review!
August 23, 2020
Audio would be better
It's interesting how the author includes pieces of Chinese words and traditions into the book. An audio version will totally make this story more enjoyable with someone narrating the Chinese words.
It's interesting how the author includes pieces of Chinese words and traditions into the book. An audio version will totally make this story more enjoyable with someone narrating the Chinese words.
December 26, 2015
Beautiful story told from a different new voice that's gay and Asian-American.
This is an amazingly beautiful story of Clint and Weaver. It's definitely worth 4.5 stars.
Clint has had a thing for Weaver but due to circumstances nothing happens until one fateful moment. That one moment however doesn't end nice and tidy and when another opportunity surfaces the writer delicately describes the anxiety that Clint undergoes before their next meeting.
After fortune gives them a second chance, the readers go along for a very sweet, romantic ride. This a five-star romance that deserved a longer story than the short story format in which it was published. This is the only reason why I couldn't rate it five stars.
I understand that some readers will view the price point for this story as too high; however the writer isn't self-published and cannot control the story's price. My rating is confined to the writing content.
Why do I recommend reading this story? Atom has a unique voice, weaving authentic Chinese-American dialogue and culture against the backdrop of a gay romance.
This is a very unique story that's rare which I hope becomes told again but much longer in the future.
Atom has a voice and I want to hear more from him.
This is an amazingly beautiful story of Clint and Weaver. It's definitely worth 4.5 stars.
Clint has had a thing for Weaver but due to circumstances nothing happens until one fateful moment. That one moment however doesn't end nice and tidy and when another opportunity surfaces the writer delicately describes the anxiety that Clint undergoes before their next meeting.
After fortune gives them a second chance, the readers go along for a very sweet, romantic ride. This a five-star romance that deserved a longer story than the short story format in which it was published. This is the only reason why I couldn't rate it five stars.
I understand that some readers will view the price point for this story as too high; however the writer isn't self-published and cannot control the story's price. My rating is confined to the writing content.
Why do I recommend reading this story? Atom has a unique voice, weaving authentic Chinese-American dialogue and culture against the backdrop of a gay romance.
This is a very unique story that's rare which I hope becomes told again but much longer in the future.
Atom has a voice and I want to hear more from him.
December 7, 2015
Red Envelope is a lighthearted, beautifully written story of interracial/intercultural love that reads like a terrific romantic comedy on the screen. The backdrop of Chinese New Year and Chinese culture that permeates the book makes the story even more unique. I found the characters relatable and the story very engaging. Looking forward to more from Atom Yang.
December 5, 2015
A wonderful, beautifully told story. I adored Clint and his family, and Clint's journey to find love. The Chinese culture and touch of humour, adds a uniqueness to this short story which made it truly special.
March 23, 2016
Atom Yang writes beautifully! I love everything about this book except its length. Must. Have. More Atom Yang. Now!
March 2, 2020
I wasn't initially looking for a Lunar New Year themed gay romance novella, but I am so happy that I came across this one. In such a short and sweet book, Clint and Weaver had my heart doing backflips. I look forward to reading more of Mr. Yang's work.
November 16, 2018
Amazing
Short, sweet, and to the point, this story is filled with amazing dialog and imagery. I wished it were longer.
Short, sweet, and to the point, this story is filled with amazing dialog and imagery. I wished it were longer.
March 8, 2024
** 3.5 Stars **
Sweet but frustratingly short!
Sweet but frustratingly short!
April 4, 2016
The most striking part of Red Envelope was Yang’s ability to almost seamlessly weave in aspects of Chinese culture and language. Sometimes, blending cultures together can trip up an author as they try to explain too much and leave the story behind; it was rare for me to experience this. I can’t count how many times I smiled, snickered, or outright laugh. Yang’s writing is solid and witty, and overall, I really enjoyed the read.
Now, I’m the first to admit I don’t gravitate towards happily ever after or happily for now stories. I like ‘em dark and gritty for the most part, but I’m almost always willing to give something new a shot. Yang is a new author to me, and if this is indicative of what he’s capable of as a debut story, I’m really interested in reading more.
Red Envelope is a short work and a complete story with a defined beginning, middle, and end. There are really only two things of note for me: I really wanted to get to know Clint more, because I feel like he got lost in the extremely well-developed characters alongside him--and their development is impressive considering the length of the work.
Second, I was a little disappointed not to get to see what happened between the end of Chapter Three and the Epilogue. Granted, the Epilogue tied up those loose ends, so I don’t feel completely cheated--but the author should absolutely consider revisiting this book at some point and giving us more. I feel like he cheated himself in skipping the way he did, because there was potential for more. That being said, I still very much enjoyed the story!
This is absolutely a book I would recommend to those looking for a solid Happily Ever After.
Now, I’m the first to admit I don’t gravitate towards happily ever after or happily for now stories. I like ‘em dark and gritty for the most part, but I’m almost always willing to give something new a shot. Yang is a new author to me, and if this is indicative of what he’s capable of as a debut story, I’m really interested in reading more.
Red Envelope is a short work and a complete story with a defined beginning, middle, and end. There are really only two things of note for me: I really wanted to get to know Clint more, because I feel like he got lost in the extremely well-developed characters alongside him--and their development is impressive considering the length of the work.
Second, I was a little disappointed not to get to see what happened between the end of Chapter Three and the Epilogue. Granted, the Epilogue tied up those loose ends, so I don’t feel completely cheated--but the author should absolutely consider revisiting this book at some point and giving us more. I feel like he cheated himself in skipping the way he did, because there was potential for more. That being said, I still very much enjoyed the story!
This is absolutely a book I would recommend to those looking for a solid Happily Ever After.
January 20, 2016
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes.
The story begins with an introduction to Clint who is of Chinese origins but is growing up in the United States. He often feels like he has two identities, but this feeling soon fades as he gets older. Clint knows he likes guys and when he meets the blond beauty, Weaver, he can think of nothing but him. However, Clint has to endure a long period of separation while Weaver is away in China. When Weaver returns, Clint can no longer hold back his feelings.
I have to start off by saying that I decided to read this book since I had the pleasure of meeting the author at GRL this year, and he made a great impression on me. With that said, I’m glad I took a chance on him and read this book. Aside from being well written, Red Envelope was a perfectly sweet and romantic debut novella. I loved having an insight into Chinese culture, especially seeing how it played out when it came to a cross-cultural romance. Though most of the story is about Clint’s experience and his longing for Weaver while he was away, I liked seeing how Weaver reciprocates his feelings by studying Chinese. Overall, this was an enjoyable read. I recommend Red Envelope to anyone who loves Chinese culture and interracial m/m romance.
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