Trish Sakai is ready for a change from her wild, flirtatious behavior, so she creates three rules to follow from First and Second Corinthians. But with a persistent ex-boyfriend and a gorgeous coworker in pursuit, suddenly Trish’s simple rules don’t seem so simple after all.
“The sassy narrative is solid chick lit, with all the requisite chatter about yummy food, body type, finding a guy and loser dates---it’s refreshing to have Tang’s voice in Christian fiction.” — Publishers Weekly
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by William (Olympia), March 24, 2009
Sushi for one is like the invention of the airplane, Only Uni would be the jet. Wow!!! This book is a grand slam. You know the characters from Sushi for one, so you almost feel like family. But the reality and the testimony power of the what is shared here, this is why the Lord gave us the written language
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by S. Harricharan (Greeneville, TN), February 26, 2009
Trish Sakai is a character who leapt off the page and straight into my heart. There were so many ways I could identify with her. First, how her life seemed to keep throwing these horrible twists at her, yet she had support from her cousins and God. In spite of her apartment situation, her new resolution to only date Christian men, her roommate’s carelessness causes her to be evicted and Trish reluctantly puts this new worry directly into God’s hands. The answer that comes also brings along new challenges, but I loved how she was able to put her faith out there, put her trust out there, and really, truly believe.
The most fun thing I loved about Only Uni was the cousins. Together, Trish included, there are four of them. They couldn’t be more different, more unique, but they bring the term sisterhood to new levels. There is definitely a great portrayal of girlpower fueled by God. I loved the open honesty of her cousins and how they kept Trish on track and accountable in her new lifestyle changes. The different personalities add so much flavor that made this book play out like a movie inside my head. Definitely at the top of my recommended reads!
Best of all, was the end! I won’t spoil it for anyone, but I will say this. Trish is a character that only grows closer to the reader with every page. Her life becomes real, the situation of her heart and her personal relationship with God grow more intense as the story progresses. She inspired me to do some deeper thinking on my side as well and I found I had questions like her, but now I know there are answers. When a book can do this, it’s more than worth the reading. I’m bugging the rest of my girlfriends to read it now, because Trish becomes real in the hardships, pain and struggles where God slowly draws her out, on top. This is an amazing and truly powerful read and now I cannot wait to read the next book!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Sarah Katie (Dallas, TX), February 06, 2009
After reading Camy’s first book in the Sushi series i was looking forward to more! In Sushi for One Trish Sakai is definitely not a likable person, I had no idea how Camy could possibly make me like her. But Camy Tang can and did! I think i actually enjoyed Only Uni more than Sushi for One. The story picks right back up and I felt as if I had never left the world of the Sakai cousins. You, as the reader, can really see the changes in Trish’s attitude and her increasing faith in God. I can’t wait to pick up the next book!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Livvie (Canada), February 05, 2009
What I love about Camy Tang's style of writing is that she takes real life issues and writes about them in a realistic "This Is Life" way. This is the second novel of the Sushi series, and I enjoyed this almost as much as I enjoyed Lex's Story. Trish really grows up in so many ways, and you do get to find out more about Lex/Aiden (so many authors tend to ignore the first book!). Do you need to read Sushi for One first? No - not necesarily, but it would make you more appreciative of Only Uni if you did!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Ashley (Canada), February 02, 2009
This book was even better than Sushi For One. The problems were realistic, and really brought out emotions. It outlines how God can make changes in your life if you ask him for help and guidance. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for inspiration.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Tarasview (Canada), February 02, 2009
I absolutely adored Only Uni! The real-life struggles of the main character made this a story many of us can relate to easily. I loved the honesty about how hard it can be to follow God sometimes and how our human imperfections can drive us, and everyone else, crazy on occasion!
Only Uni is very well written and enjoyable to read. Camy Tang draws the reader in and you are engaged in the story from the very first page! I enjoyed looking into the Asian culture and learning about how different family dynamics can be.
I thought Only Uni was an excellent 2nd novel in the Sushi Series. I highly recommend the whole series. If you are looking for something a little different than the average Christian chick lit novel then give the Sushi series a try!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer (Illinois), November 01, 2008
This is Trish Sakai’s story and yet it becomes your story or the story of someone you know. Trish has truly found God, but doesn’t quite understand she isn’t required to follow man made rules to be devoted to Him.
Trish’s culture is very different from my own Midwest upbringing making this story unique for me. I enjoyed learning about her Asian culture, which is a character of its own.
Tang has a fresh way of integrating the Christian message in her books. I read the last page and my desire to know became a raging fire. I want to know more about Christ and what God desires for me.
With her sassy dialogue and intriguing characters Tang brings the reality of living a Christ-filled life into the real world—a world where people fumble, take wrong turns and find out they are still loved by family, friends and God.
Tangs writing is fun, engaging and encouraging. Get this book, but first if you haven’t read it get Sushi for One, then prepare for a fun evening of reading because you won’t want to put these books down. You may not even want to loan them to your friends because they are books you’ll want to read again.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Stephanie (North Carolina), April 18, 2008
Mmmmm! As good--and indulgent--as a plate of sesame chicken, lo mien, and wantons topped off with a Chinese doughnut! I was a little afraid that Trish was just going to be your stereotypical boy-crazy, immature flirt, but she's a much deeper character than that, and I found myself wishing the other characters in the story would give her just a little more credit. I was also pleasantly surprised because when I read Trish's three rules, I thought, "okay, I can see this coming--this is a How to Avoid Legalism 101" novel. But even though I think that message was there, Camy surprised me again and again on the journey, especially at the end, but I won't give anything away! :) Trish's relationship with Spenser, as well as her forays into different ministries, were both lovely plot points, and I liked the fact that Trish finally got up the nerve to go all-out in worship despite Blondie and her gang. The only real criticism I have lies in Trish's family's reaction to her sincere desire to change. In my opinion, they could've been more supportive, and I found myself saying, "foul! Not fair!" when Venus slapped Trish and began sternly lecturing her at a time when, in my opinion, the truth could've been spoken with a little more love. Also, the story had some small holes--Trish's plan to get an MDiv struck me as extreme, and the foreshadowing leading up to Spenser's secrets could've been better handled. All in all, though, this was a great book, and my only problem is that now I'm hungry again. Kinda goes with the Asian food territory, I guess....good work, Camy! I'll be back for Book 3!
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