Recognition & Media | Almost Love
Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny is an English-language illustrated contemporary novel by Cambodian storyteller Leakhena Ly (APSARA L.L.). This page brings together selected literary recognition, media coverage, and institutional credentials, with links to available original sources.
International Recognition
Reedsy Discovery · United Kingdom
Featured on Reedsy Discovery’s Best Romance Books, Best Contemporary Romance Books, and Best Fiction Books lists.
★★★★ 4-Star Editorial Review on Reedsy Discovery.
Read the Almost Love editorial review on Reedsy Discovery
Pulp Literature · Canada
2025 First Page Cage Quarterfinalist
Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny by Leakhena Ly was selected among the quarterfinalists in Pulp Literature’s 2025 First Page Cage competition.
View the official Pulp Literature announcement
Cambodian & International Media Coverage
The book and its journey have been covered by Cambodian news and culture publications in Khmer, English, and French.
DAP News · 26 May 2026
Cambodian English Novel Receives International Recognition and Editorial Acclaim
Read in Khmer · Read in English
Fresh News · 29 May 2026
Sabay News · 2 June 2026
Kanha · 2 June 2026
Khmerload · 3 June 2026
Cambodge Mag · 15 June 2026
Read the English feature · Lire en français
National & Institutional Credentials
Library & Institutional Recognition
- Official placement at the National Library of Cambodia
- Catalogued at Boston Public Library, United States
- Held by The Harley School Library, Rochester, New York, United States
Registrations
- Registration with Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
- United States copyright registration
This page is updated as new verified milestones and coverage are added.