I Could Give You the Moon

I Could Give You the Moon by Ann Liang is an addictive "Fu Er Dai" (rich kid) romance that feels like a high-stakes, supernatural dream. The story follows Chanel Cao, a socialite who has spent her whole life keeping up a perfect image, and Ares Yin, a mysterious new student at her elite boarding school who is searching for his missing brother. After they share a magical vision of the future, seeing Chanel’s home burn down and Ares’s brother nearby, they realise they are the only ones who can help each other.

What I really liked was the sharp narration and the real emotional stakes behind the glitz. Ares is nonchalantly good, and the chemistry between him and Chanel is top-tier. Watching them finally stop making excuses and fall for each other is so satisfying. It was also such a treat to see Henry Li and Alice from If You Could See the Sun again, though I definitely wish we had more of them!

However, the pacing struggled to balance the magical elements with the grounded teen drama, and I found myself getting frustrated by some of the characters' questionable decisions. Still, if you want something atmospheric and full of that classic Ann Liang yearning, this is a total binge-read. It’s a great pick if you like YA school settings and a good slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers subplot!

Stars: ⭐⭐⭐️⭐️/5

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