Publisher Description

From the critically acclaimed author of The Kiss Quotient comes a romantic novel about love that crosses international borders and all boundaries of the heart... Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but 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 avoids relationships, 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. When the opportunity arises to come to America and meet a potential husband, she can't turn it down, thinking this could be the break her family needs. Seducing Khai, however, doesn't go 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. With Esme's time in the United States dwindling, Khai is forced to understand he's been wrong all along. And there's more than one way to love.

Author Biography

Helen Hoang is that shy person who never talks. Until she does. And the worst things fly out of her mouth. She read her first romance novel in eighth grade and has been addicted ever since. In 2016, she was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in line with what was previously known as Asperger's Syndrome. Her journey inspired The Kiss Quotient.

Review

Praise for The Bride Test

"With The Bride Test, Hoang has once again shown readers the importance of representation in literature, while also creating a sexy, compassionate story about the power of love and the enduring American Dream."—The Washington Post

"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."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Everything you want a romance novel to be."—NPR

"Hoang sheds light on a rarely represented segment of society, literally rewriting who is deserving of the leading role in a romantic novel."—Vogue Hong Kong

"The Bride Test is positively delightful....It's smart, honest, and achingly romantic, just as sexy as it is sweet."—Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones and the Six

"Helen Hoang is a master of building characters that feel relatable."—New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren

"Prepare to fall in love all over again...The Bride Test is a charming love story that is equal parts sexy and sweet."—PopSugar

"Refreshingly real."—Marie Claire

"A heartwarming contemporary romance."—OprahMag.com


"A stunning, superior romance."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A winning love story that gives a voice to underrepresented characters."—Booklist

"We couldn't get enough of Helen Hoang's debut novel, The Kiss Quotient, so it's no surprise her second book is at the top of our list."—Good Housekeeping

"From the author that rocked the lit world with her 2018 novel The Kiss Quotient, comes an equally addicting read that is perfect for summer."—Women's Health

"Hoang writes with the kind of humanity that we all should embody, the kind that makes you believe that there is still an abundance of good left in the world at any given moment."—Shondaland

"Funny, heartwrenching, and the sort of book you'll literally clasp to your chest with a happy sigh after you finish it."—Amazon Book Review

"This new quirky, heartwarming romance will make you believe in love again."—Woman's Day

"Hoang's books are tenderly personal."—Entertainment Weekly

"Hoang writes sensitively about underrepresented characters, while balancing heavier themes with light, sweet humor."—PureWow

"You're not just reading a fun novel, you're also reading a novel that's giving visibility to groups that aren't often written about."—Betches

"A charming novel about the different forms that love can take."—New York Post

"Helen Hoang's books…are both delicious love stories and also deeply personal."—Glamour

"Refreshing, different, and uplifting."—The Everygirl

"This is one of the romance books of the year — deeply felt and beautifully written."—BookBub

Review Quote

Praise for The Bride Test "With The Bride Test, Hoang has once again shown readers the importance of representation in literature, while also creating a sexy, compassionate story about the power of love and the enduring American Dream."-- The Washington Post "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."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Everything you want a romance novel to be."-- NPR "Hoang sheds light on a rarely represented segment of society, literally rewriting who is deserving of the leading role in a romantic novel."-- Vogue Hong Kong " The Bride Test is positively delightful....It's smart, honest, and achingly romantic, just as sexy as it is sweet."--Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones and the Six "Helen Hoang is a master of building characters that feel relatable."-- New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren "Prepare to fall in love all over again... The Bride Test is a charming love story that is equal parts sexy and sweet."--PopSugar "Refreshingly real."-- Marie Claire "A stunning, superior romance."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A winning love story that gives a voice to underrepresented characters."-- Booklist "From the author that rocked the lit world with her 2018 novel The Kiss Quotient , comes an equally addicting read that is perfect for summer."-- Women's Health "This new quirky, heartwarming romance will make you believe in love again." --Woman's Day "Hoang's books are tenderly personal." --Entertainment Weekly "Hoang writes sensitively about underrepresented characters, while balancing heavier themes with light, sweet humor." --PureWow "A charming novel about the different forms that love can take." --New York Post More Praise for Helen Hoang and The Kiss Quotient "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."--Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author "Compulsively readable."-- Library Journal "Hoang's writing bursts from the page."--Buzzfeed "Hoang mixes sexy and tender with panache."--NPR.org "This is such a fun read and it's also quite original and sexy and sensitive."-- New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay " The Kiss Quotient is the perfect balm for any reading slump and a wonderful palate cleanser for the summer. It also might just be the best book you read all year."--Bookpage "Hoang's witty debut proves that feelings are greater than numbers, no matter how you add things up."-- People "Hoang knocks it out of the park with this stellar debut."-- Publishers Weekly "A riveting, compulsively readable romance that brims with feeling and warmth."-- Entertainment Weekly "A vividly romantic tale filled with depth, humor and a universal sense of humanity."--Emily Giffin "Hoang writes Stella with insight and empathy."-- The New York Times Book Review "Will leave you weak at the knees."-- Entertainment Weekly

Description for Reading Group Guide

THE BRIDE TEST by Helen Hoang Reader's Guide Questions for Discussion 1. Khi grew up in America, while M was born and raised in a small village in Vietnam. What cultural differences can you see and how do you think this affects who they are now? 2. In the beginning of the book, Khi's mother is in Vietnam to search for a wife for Khi. Do you think it's wrong of his mother to meddle and interfere in his personal life, or is this justified as an act of love? 3. Prior to reading this book, how would you have imagined an autistic man? How does Khi compare to this vision? 4. Throughout the book, Khi is adamant about not having feel-ings, thus creating a chasm between him and everyone else. When do you see a breakthrough in this way of thinking? How does M help with this? 5. Khi memorizes a set of rules that his sister made him that lists what he should do when he's with a girl (page 37). Do you agree with this list? 6. Though M originally goes to America with the purpose of se-ducing Khi, a lot of her time is spent going to night school and working at C

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Description for Sales People

Helen Hoang excels at giving underrepresented voices a platform within romance, with a focus on autistic voices. A follow up to her previous novel The Kiss Quotient, also featured an autistic protagonist and was hailed for it. Takes a popular romance trope and turns it on its head, making the novel feel fresh and hugely contemporary. Part of the #OwnVoices social media movement pushing for diverse representation in fiction.

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