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A review by katiemack
Didn't See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This is both a sweet romance and a satisfying continuation of the world Jesse Q. Sutanto established in Well, That Was Unexpected. The relationship that develops between Liam and Kiki is predictable (though not in a bad way) and adorable--I was pleased to see that Sutanto didn't drag out the You've Got Mail trope for too long--and I appreciate that the high-school drama serves to emphasize how harmful sexism and toxic masculinity are in any society. (On that note, I loved reading about Indo food and culture!)
This is both a sweet romance and a satisfying continuation of the world Jesse Q. Sutanto established in Well, That Was Unexpected. The relationship that develops between Liam and Kiki is predictable (though not in a bad way) and adorable--I was pleased to see that Sutanto didn't drag out the You've Got Mail trope for too long--and I appreciate that the high-school drama serves to emphasize how harmful sexism and toxic masculinity are in any society. (On that note, I loved reading about Indo food and culture!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism