To my wonderful writing partners, Shayda and Rachel. I wouldn’t have been able to get this far without your support, so thank you for always being there.
This book in particular wouldn’t have certain loveable chaotic characters if it weren’t for my entire family. To all the Nguyens, Trans, Woos, Hoangs, etc. Thank you forunknowinglyhelping me with all the inspiration for this book. Maybe someday we’ll be able to play Pictionary again.
To my mom and dad, thank you for raising me, loving me, and supporting me my entire life. I miss you every day.
And lastly, to the love of my life … Darren Criss.
(Okay, that was only to see if my husband noticed. Most likely he didn’t, but I suppose it’s only right for me to thank Darren anyway.)
To the other love of my life, my husband, Quynh. Thank you so much for being here for me. For taking me to Barnes and Noble and sitting patiently by the magazine section while I make laps around the store. For only raising an eyebrow when you see me looking at celebrity pictures for “research.” For telling everyone to buy my book when you still have no idea what I write.
I love you, Khoi and Harper—more than you know. I’m so glad I stopped for an avocado smoothie all those years ago because my life changed that day I met you.