Though the overall tone is light and heartwarming, it also explores heavy topics like mental health, sexual harassment, and racism. The Stand-In Lily Chu, Phillipa Soo (Narrator) 3.88 20,922 ratings3,095 reviews Listening time: 10 hours and 55 minutes. In addition to the central romance, this book does a fantastic job portraying strong platonic friendships (between Sam and Fangli, and Fangli and Gracie). The Stand-In - Target Exclusive Edition by Lily Chu (Paperback) 11. But as they get to know each other better, sparks begin to fly. While Sam is in on the deception, he thinks it’s a terrible idea, and clashes with Gracie immediately. Chus exploration of multi-racial identity was resonant and nuanced. The dialogues are well written, and Sam and Gracie's chemistry is a well-done slow burn. Realistic premises of anxiety, depression and the price of fame are voiced. Lily Chu presents lovely characters who are so relatable, earnest and human. discussing her new romance release Kamila Knows Best with fellow authors Kate Spencer (In a New York Minute) and Lily Chu (The Stand-In). The money is enough to make Gracie accept, but there’s just one problem-posing as Fangli means spending a lot of time with Fangli’s handsome co-star, Sam Yao. The Stand-In is a charming, engaging rom com that drips in glamour and sparkles with banter. The Stand-In is a delightful, refreshing and heartwarming read. Things get weirder when Fangli herself approaches Gracie with an offer: she needs a break from the public eye, and wants to hire Gracie to impersonate her at events.

On top of that, she’s being followed by paparazzi who have mistaken her for Chinese movie star Wei Fangli, who’s currently in Canada to perform in a play. She’s in desperate need of a new job so she can get her mother into a better nursing home.

At the beginning of The Stand-In (2022) by Lily Chu, Gracie Reed’s life is a mess.

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