XOXO

Written by Axie Oh

Narrated by Greta Jung

Jenny’s never had much time for boys, K-pop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a K-pop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. A modern forbidden romance wrapped in the glamorous and exclusive world of K-pop, XOXO is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Maurene Goo.

Jenny didn’t get to be an award-winning, classically trained cellist without choosing practice over fun. That is, until the night she meets Jaewoo. Mysterious, handsome, and just a little bit tormented, Jaewoo is exactly the kind of distraction Jenny would normally avoid. And yet, she finds herself pulled into spending an unforgettable evening wandering Los Angeles with him on the night before his flight home to South Korea.

With Jaewoo an ocean away, there’s no use in dreaming of what could have been. But when Jenny and her mother move to Seoul to take care of her ailing grandmother, who does she meet at the elite arts academy she’s just been accepted to? Jaewoo.

Finding the dreamy stranger who swept you off your feet in your homeroom is one thing, but Jaewoo isn’t just any student. Turns out, Jaewoo is a member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world. And like most K-pop idols, Jaewoo is strictly forbidden from dating anyone.

When a relationship means not only jeopardizing her place at her dream music school but also endangering everything Jaewoo’s worked for, Jenny has to decide once and for all just how much she’s willing to risk for love. XOXO is a new romance that proves chasing your dreams doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your heart, from acclaimed author Axie Oh. 

Indigo Best Teen Books of 2021

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Jul 13, 2021
• ISBN: 9780063025028

Axie Oh

Axie Oh is the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, XOXO, and the Rebel Seoul series. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, she studied Korean history and creative writing as an undergrad at the University of California San Diego and holds an MFA in writing for young people from Lesley University. Her passions include K-pop, anime, stationery supplies, and milk tea, and she currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her dogs, Leila and Toro. Visit her online at axieoh.com.

Reviews for XOXO

[nadiah izzaty · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I glad that I enjoyed listened to this audiobook. Overall, it is an adorable and decent read for me .

Listened to it feels like watching the K-drama . Hihihi.
But, i like how the main point of this book stand out .

• Friendship
• Love
• Chase your dream / passion
• Family
• Kpop idol hihihi
• Korean culture , places and foods !!! ( this is the most fav part from the book for me . Hahaha ) .

[jessmettaa · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

it was alright, a cute story reigniting my teenage dreams. just that the ending felt too rushed :/

[Constanza Mayz · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Cute read! I enjoyed listening to it on my walks

[charles · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I LOVE this book it is so cute, not overly complicated and it is very sweet, well written. AND the second book is coming out in February!! You can find it on Amazon and pre order! I CAN NOT WAIT!

[Becky Baumgartner · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A cute K-pop contemporary romance, and I like that it features not just a singer/dancer but also a classical musician. The Seoul setting is a bit nostalgic for me. The narrator did a great job with the Korean names and phrases as well as a variety of voices.

[Javi Jara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very predictable but still it was lovely to get to know the characters and the story

[Halle Watson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The book itself was very cute! The narration made me feel like the characters were a bit all over the place, so I might recommend reading this one instead of listening to it.

[Rida Quraishi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was soooo good! It's surprising that this is a debut novel, because the writing is amazing too!!

[Jennifer Greenlees · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this book! I liked the cellist (whatever her name was) and the K-pop star (whatever his name was).

And I'm glad they got together!

I read this book on August 21, 2022. I thought Greta Jung did a fantastic job performing this story! I thoroughly enjoyed her narration.

[kate1910 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really fun ya contemporary romance featuring k-pop and set in South Korea.

[Annika B · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I really loved the concept. I am learning Korean and a big Kpop fan. I like how the audiobook reader clearly speaks Korean and English. The writing was often too simple and unnatural for my tastes. The reader also uses some obnoxious voices for Angela and other side girls.

[Jalen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Incredible. Voice acting, story building, ending. All fire. You need to listen to this.

[SarahJayneK · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

this was unbelievably cringe. It felt it was written in English class over a year. “I go here and I do this” and my gosh. I don’t even know who this is targeted at. Only listened because couldn’t find anything else starting with X

[linh · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Super cute ! Got me squealing in happiness at times. A really fun and refreshing read or rather audiobook. It flowed really nicely and was pleasant to listen to.

[Halima Rahman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing! Adorable romance, fabulous premise, with characters that were both loveable and swoon worthy!

[Nykerietta Rhodes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

As I read this book book at work I squealed and wiggled around anytime I got excited I loved this book!

[Diana Rise · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

3.5 stars rounded up.. Everyone on #bookstagram knows how much I love Kdrama.. this is a cute feel good story that is everything someone who is Seoul #obsessed loves. I wish we had gotten more of Jae woo 's POV, because every girl swoons for a Kdrama star ..I was waiting for the slow tear at first kiss that fell a little flat. The background description, the concert experience, the city and food of Seoul made this an immersive experience see my good reads or angelsmomreads for my complete review

[melissa moreira · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The best read of my year! I just loved this book <3

[herenya_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

An American-Korean teenager spends a semester at a performing arts high school in Seoul and gets a close-up look at the lives of teenage K-pop idols and idols-in-training. It’s an interesting glimpse.This has a strong sense of place and cute relationships. I enjoyed it.