“Symptoms of a Heartbreak” by Sona Charaipotra

A teen "girl genius" navigates life and love “Symptoms of a Heartbreak”

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There's nothing more stereotypically South Asian American than doctors and child prodigies, at least in the opinion of your friendly correspondents. Which is why we were thrilled when Sona Charaipotra's YA romcom "Symptoms of a Heartbreak" landed on our desks.