★ "Laugh-out-loud dialogue, the pair's simultaneously innocent and snarky alternating POVs, and a vividly captured Chicago Chinatown setting imbue this memorable narrative with warmth and joy." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Chao writes some of YA's best romances, and this is her greatest yet."
--Buzzfeed

"A culturally rich, luminous love story."
--Booklist

"As delectable as a mooncake."
--Kirkus Reviews

"A heartfelt story about the beauty of Chinese culture, first loves, and finding magical moments in everyday life. This book is pure joy--don't miss it!"
--Emiko Jean, New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After and Tokyo Dreaming

"A love letter to community, culture, family, and first love, featuring the cutest will-they-or-won't-they couple, When You Wish Upon a Lantern feels like the warmest of hugs. I wish I could read it for the first time again!"
--Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea and XOXO

"A delightful and enchanting page-turner from start to finish. When You Wish Upon a Lantern is officially one of my favorite romances."
--Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Kingdom of the Wicked

"When You Wish Upon a Lantern tackles the sting of grief and the fear of change in a poignant coming of age journey. With rich cultural traditions, mouthwatering food, and whimsical hijinks, Gloria Chao shows us the kind of love that feels like magic."
--Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

"When You Wish Upon a Lantern is a luminous love story about the complexities of falling for someone you've known for years, and the advantages--and sometimes disadvantages--of friendship as a foundation for love. Hilarious and heartfelt, Chao has written a romp of a romance that unfolds with pitch-perfect pacing."
--David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Electric Kingdom and Mosquitoland

"Everything ordinary is made extraordinary in this magical miracle of a book--the blush of first love, the bonds of community, and the poignant power of everyday kindness. Gloria Chao is a star."
--Sarah Kuhn, author of From Little Tokyo, With Love

"One of my favorite voices in YA--fresh, fun, and utterly distinctive. This book truly shines, filled with lovable characters, hilarious hijinks, and the most luminous kind of hope."
--Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of See You Yesterday and Today Tonight Tomorrow

"A delightful, feel-good read that will charm you with heartwarming traditions, Chinese culture, and wish granting. Liya and Kai will capture your heart and leave you swooning."
--Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous and The Perfect Escape

"A luminous love letter to the power of community and the magic in everyday moments, featuring a childhood friends-to-lovers romance that is impossible to not root for. With writing that shines with humor and warmth on every page, Gloria Chao's words are a pure joy to escape into." --Marisa Kanter, author of As If on Cue

"Chao is a master of interweaving delightful romance with a deep and abiding love for tradition, culture, and community. When You Wish Upon a Lantern fittingly glows with warmth and light while giving you all the sweetness, humor, and charm you could ask for." --Dahlia Adler, author of Cool for the Summer

"[A] vibrant romance."
--Popsugar

"Gloria Chao's charming tale about culture, community, and first love is a must-read for teens."
--Common Sense Media

"A delicious story of best friends falling in love."
--SLJ

"An adorable friends-to-lovers romance, filled with baking, wishes, and hope, When You Wish Upon a Lantern by Gloria Chao is a must-read this summer. Has everything you could wish for!"
--The Honey Pop

"A deeply resonant story of love, family, and culture that anyone can relate to."
--Asian Avenue Magazine

"A magical Chinese American story. A distinctive and engaging read that invokes emotion and nostalgia."
--Asia Pacific Arts

"[Chao's] thoughtful self-reflection, articulated through beautiful and imperfect characters, is such a strength of her fiction. A delightful, heartwarming read for teenagers and adults alike, When You Wish Upon a Lantern is a lovely contribution to the growing canon of Taiwanese American lit."
--TaiwaneseAmerican.org