My Lucky Strike

Si-Ru is devastated when her crush, the dreamy Gi-Baek Seol, effectively friendzones her. She goes out to drown her sorrows, and after one too many drinks, she ends up in an unexpected situation. The premise is a light romcom about the aftermath of unrequited feelings, with a comic streak running through the heartbreak.The strength is the relatability. Si-Ru's embarrassment and her attempts to move on feel honest, and the humour lands well. The friends around her add warmth to the story.The weaknesses are about the setup and pacing. The drunken-mishap premise can feel a little contrived, and the romance builds slowly over its long run. Readers wanting a faster story may find it drawn out.Recommended for fans of gentle, funny romcoms about heartbreak and recovery. Expect a warm, sometimes clumsy read that rewards patience.