Recognition & Media | Almost Love
Recognition & Media
Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny is an English-language illustrated contemporary novel by Cambodian storyteller Leakhena Ly (APSARA L.L.). Since publication, the book has received international editorial recognition and coverage across Cambodian and international media.
International Recognition
Reedsy Discovery · United Kingdom
★★★★ 4-Star Editorial Review
Featured on three Reedsy Discovery Best Books lists:
- Best Fiction Books
- Best Romance Books
- Best Contemporary Romance Books
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 quarterfinalist 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
Coverage of the novel's international editorial recognition, Reedsy Discovery Best Books list appearances and Pulp Literature quarterfinalist placement.
Fresh News · 29 May 2026
Feature on the Cambodian English-language novel, its international recognition, cultural vision, editions and global distribution.
Sabay News · 2 June 2026
Khmer-language feature on Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny and its growing international recognition.
Kanha · 2 June 2026
Coverage of the Cambodian novel and the support and recognition it has received locally and internationally.
Khmerload · 3 June 2026
Khmer and English coverage highlighting the book's international editorial recognition, illustrated format, eight-country story and distribution.
Cambodge Mag · 15 June 2026
“Leakhena Ly, the Apsara who writes for the world”
A cultural profile of Leakhena Ly and Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny, published for an international and Francophone readership.
Read the English feature · Lire en français
National & Institutional Credentials
- Official placement at the National Library of Cambodia
- Registration with Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
- United States copyright registration
A Cambodian Story Reaching the World
Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny now connects with readers across 40 countries. The growing international readership reflects APSARA L.L.'s vision: Rooted in Cambodia. Reaching the World.
Recognition and media information is presented with links to available original sources. This page is updated as new verified milestones and coverage are added.