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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Lauren West

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The moment I saw this cover and read it’s synopsis I was eager to get my hands on this book. It was a beautiful and heartfelt story. It captured the familiar feeling of love when the timing may not be right, second chances, fate, and the beauty in us and around us. Phoebe and Enzo’s story is one that makes you smile as it brings out emotional tears along the way. It was amazing book and it definitely left an impression.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Vanessa Estrada

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National Parks by Laikyn Meng

National Parks

by Laikyn Meng (Goodreads Author)
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This book was sooo good, it had so much angst and I personally love that because it makes me feel so much. Their love is beautiful but complicated and I love how we were able to travel everywhere while reading about Enzo and Phoebe’s love as well. The writing itself was a bit confusing at times but nothing too bad. It can be very triggering so be sure to check the trigger warnings but it really is worth reading. Highly recommend this book.

National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review by Ayla Phipps

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read by Laikyn Meng. I found the cover interesting and the synopsis original and decided to give it a try. With so little multicultural romances out there it was interesting to find one so unique. Phoebe is a nature photographer. Kenzo is her boyfriend that loves traveling with her for her job.
From the first page the author pulls at your heart strings for Phoebe. Growing up her family was very cold, and didn’t show affection, the first time she felt happy she also felt sad. She was between the ages of eight and eleven, unsure because she didn’t always get a birthday celebration every year. While at her aunt’s house in Texas for the summer she would watch a neighbor girl wait on the front porch for her grandfather, and after several minutes of hugging each other, they would leave. In those moments she realized for the first time that there were other types of families out there, loving families. Phoebe for the first time wanted something that she didn’t have. At the age of sixteen she left home for the first time finding her passion for photography and being told for the first time that it was more than just a hobby and was paid for her beautiful pictures. She was older now, loving her work and her boyfriend but the echoes of the happiness she once felt weren’t always enough. Kenzo never thought he would be the kind of guy to fall in love and settle down, until he suddenly was willing to do anything, even jump into the murky waters of the Everglades National Park in Florida to retrieve Phoebe’s first camera that had fallen in the water. With time all things change, “Only remember the Good Echoes.”
Will Phoebe and Kenzo find their ways back to each other? Are the echoes enough to keep the spark going? The world the author created in National Parks was beautiful, while the time jumps sometimes made it difficult to keep up with what was past and present the book flowed like the rivers of Nepal. I look forward to reading more of the amazing works by Laikyn Meng in the future.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story sticks with you long after finishing it and tugs at every emotion you have. I was blown away by this book which was pleasantly surprising because I hadn’t heard of the author before. I am beyond happy I decided to pick this up and give them a chance. You will get to know Phoebe and Enzo throughout this second-chance romance. It’s not a walk in the park by any means, so please heed the trigger warning that the author kindly put up. Even through the heartbreak I was rooting for them, the author did a phenomenal job creating this world. I am watching this author intently now as I want to read anything they put out. You won’t be disappointed, please give this book a chance to engage you in an emotional rollercoaster!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Sara Grantham

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so glad I took a chance on this book! I was absolutely captivated by the cover, and then the story pulled at my heart as well. It was a tragic but beautiful story, and very original. I am looking forward to more books by Laikyn Meng now! National Parks was all about adventure, broken hearts, and second chances… and was definitely worth the read.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Michelle Marlow

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Please please please make sure you read these trigger warnings. This is my first read by this author and she absolutely hit the feelings and emotions button with me. I do wish the writing flowed together a bit more. Some of the ideas seemed smashed together. However, that doesn’t take away from this second chance romance. We are met with Enzo & Phoebe and takes place over quite a long time period. Stick it out though this is worth a read. But again, please with how this starts out, check the trigger warnings.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

National Parks
Laikyn Meng

The first thing I want to point out is that there is a trigger warning on this book and that it is very valid. However, this is definitely a must read book. Every once in a while I read a book that stays with me long past the end of the book. The kind of book that lingers in your soul, leaves you thinking about the characters well after it ends. The kind of book that makes you look at humanity just a little bit differently. This is one of those books. Phoebe and Enzo are wonderfully broken characters who felt so human, so real. I wanted to reach out and touch them. I felt this story so deeply I cried at several points throughout. I definitely encourage everyone to read it!

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Aranza

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance
by Laikyn Meng

4 out of 5 Stars

This book takes you on an angsty, full of trauma bumpy road. The story of Enzo and Phoebe is one to keep you thinking and will bring all the feelings. Even though the title says it was going to be angsty I didn’t expect it to be so heartfelt. If you want to travel around beautiful landscapes and have all your feelings hit you at once you should definitely give this book a try.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very emotional book to read. The author’s writing is so emotive that you can’t help but feel every emotion that the characters are going through. The changing of the landscape added an extra special dimension to the story as you went along on the adventures with them to different places. As the story progresses you learn of the heartbreak and struggles that both Enzo and Phoebe have been through in their pasts and what they go through together. There are a few subject matters that maybe triggers for some people because the author talks about them in an open and honest raw way. This is story about finding love in another person but only after you’ve found love with yourself and I think that’s a very strong message. I will advise having tissues to hand because you are going to be take on a very emotional journey.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Daryian Lucas

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 stars
This was my first read by this author. The story line has potential to be very solid but the writing style didn’t mesh with me well. I felt like sometimes the word choices tried to be too unique and deep which lost me. The beginning of the book didn’t match the rest of the chapters to me and left me confused when I started reading the rest of the beginning.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

National Parks is a beautifully written story about a couple that has a second chance at love. Phoebe and Enzo are a couple that loves each other deeply but is not ready for the love that they truly desire. The story takes you all over from Montana to Japan. You get to see this couple fall in love in these beautiful places. There is a lot of angst. There are also the themes of self-love and friendship, which I absolutely love. It is hard to read about this couple that loves each other so much going through so much heartache. I was delighted to see Phoebe and Enzo get their happy ending! There are strong themes in this book dealing with suicide, but if you enjoy angst and happily ever afters, you need to read this book.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Well written new adult, contemporary love story that had me drawn by the beautiful cover. As I turned each page I loved the story of Enzo and Phoebe….but their story is definitely not easy..and many times a gut punch. How you can be in love so hard with every bit of might you have and turn and walk away that leads to guilt, sadness, tears and never feeling whole.

Phoebe is a photographer whom travels the world……she meets Enzo by chance encounter as they were strangers. Enzo ends up following Phoebe to all her beautiful destinations so she can capture the beauty in her pictures…but family pressure leads Enzo down the road to a different path. That path seals the fate for many years for both Enzo and Phoebe. Will their love survive the true hardship that comes their way?

This story is beautiful and moments are hard, but the story is so raw and real. The author really captures the true essence of a love that was broken and trying to find the way back. The use of famous National Parks and the descriptive beauty is very captivating. This is a great read.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I know the book said it was a angsty second chance romance but I really wasn’t prepared for just how true that was. The characters are designed to pull at your heart strings with their story, that honestly could have been love or tragedy at any moment it felt like. I thought the pacing of the whole book was spot on and fit what the author was trying to portray.
This is a new author to me and I think it was a brilliant introduction. I connected with the story and the complexity in it. This is a great book all round and I can wait to see what else This author produces.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First off, this story does have a trigger warning for suicide and PTSD from an attack.
On that note, it’s a sweet, angsty tale of two young people going through the challenges of a relationship. Because of their backgrounds, the family history, they have some issues. I found the writing style was confusing at times with the POV going back and forth between National Parks and countries. I was able to get back on track. The characters were okay. I would have loved to see Phoebe develop into a stronger woman. My favorite part of the story was when she met Kenzo’s family and was hearing about his mom’s family history. Overall, it’s an okay story that if you like relationship drama and second chances, you’ll enjoy this one.
First off, this story does have a trigger warning for suicide and PTSD from an attack.
On that note, it’s a sweet, angsty tale of two young people going through the challenges of a relationship. Because of their backgrounds, the family history, they have some issues. I found the writing style was confusing at times with the POV going back and forth between National Parks and countries. I was able to get back on track. The characters were okay. I would have loved to see Phoebe develop into a stronger woman. My favorite part of the story was when she met Kenzo’s family and was hearing about his mom’s family history. Overall, it’s an okay story that if you like relationship drama and second chances, you’ll enjoy this one.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beware: Makes sure to read the trigger warning before starting this book.

National Parks is a new adult second chance contemporary romance story. It is a story that is told across time and many beautiful and wonderous landscapes around the world. It is a story of heartbreak and longing, loneliness and want, heartache and hope. It is a story of survival no matter what the heart wants and where you end up.

A one-night stand, a stranger in a parking lot. Is that all they will ever be?

Phoebe was left heartbroken and is unable to forgive him for breaking it. All she needs is her camera and the world around her.

He is wandering around looking for his place in the world. There is one thing he does know and that is he doesn’t know how to fix things with the love of his life, but he knows they are meant to be together.

National Parks is an enjoyable read written by Laikyn Meng. The characters likeable.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

National Parks by Laikyn Meng is a heartaching story that spans over a decade- a second chance contemporary romance which you really will need to read to see what happens and if there is a HEA in the end.
Ms. Meng is a ‘new-to-me’ author, but her story sounded intriguing, and the interesting cover drew me in- so I one-clicked a copy and set off to explore alongside the characters.
This new adult story proved to be quite and angsty and emotional multi-cultural romance. The author weaves a realistic story with cultural elements, family dynamics, family expectations, struggles, challenges, heartache, travel, and adventure through Phoebe and Enzo’s story- giving us a broader perspective of what was happening by providing an alternating point-of-view.
This might have been my first read by Ms. Meng, but after this emotional tale, it certainly won’t be my last. Looking forward to seeing what she does next.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Laikyn Meng!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a deep read for me. Realistic, and truly felt everything. As I am someone who struggles with my own demons and mental health every day, this book really pulled me in. Tears certainly fell.

The book was moving. The love between Phoebe and Kenzo was true and real. I felt a lot for Phoebe and how she was brought up. But with Kenzo by her side, it made life happier none the less. I related to Kenzo as well. Both had issues, and battles, in different forms. Being together, not only made things easier, but stronger together. To me the writing was beautiful, enjoyed the writing and the setting as well. I was deeply pulled in and mesmerized all the way through. It was very much at times, but it made it the joy it was. The emotions and the love you feel, go hand hand in hand, and make you see the beauty of the story.

This is a book I will continue to highly recommend to others. Even if you did not have a difficult upbringing, you can reward yourself, by understanding by those that didn’t. Defiantly a must read book and author!

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