Karaoke Queen

Rex Araneta is a sensational singer, not just when he’s playing himself, but also when he portrays his secret drag queen alter ego, Regina Moon Dee. Regina captivated the internet before Rex made the difficult decision to step away from drag, but then the struggles of a local karaoke bar and the sudden reappearance of Rex’s ex-boyfriend bring Regina out of retirement. Aaron and Rex dated during college, and Rex always thought of Aaron as the one who got away. However, when Rex starts working karaoke night, he becomes close to his cohost, Paolo. As the karaoke night becomes more and more popular, it’s getting harder and harder to keep Regina’s identity a secret to the customers—and Aaron. Is Aaron really the one for Rex, or might it be Paolo instead? While Lim’s (All the Right Notes) latest novel lacks steam, it makes up for it with lovable characters, and Rex’s struggle to accept all facets of himself brings a lot of depth to this romance.