I enjoyed this cute, funny, fast-paced read. I feel it was almost too fast paced at times. A lot progressed very quickly for someone just developing a start up, but I don't think it affected the story any. Also, I wouldn't necessarily call this a romance novel, There is romance in it, but there are only a few cute scenes between the two MCs, but it's definitely sidelined to make way for the relationship Jessie has with her mother. I really wanted more from that relationship; to see more of a progression from "enemies" to lovers. I also wanted Jessie to completely be her own hero in the end because I felt she grew to be a stronger character from the start of the book.

Disclaimer: You WILL get hungry when reading this book. I wanted Korean food stat during and after I finished it.

This is the first book I've read from Suzanne Park, but I enjoy the way she writes and the humor she uses, so I will read more from her.

I was provided an ARC for an honest review.

I thought this was a really cute story. It was a quick easy read and I enjoyed the characters. I really liked reading all about how Jessie started her business and all the yummy Korean food.

What a delicious and witty summer read! Jessie Kim's world is up-ended when she is laid off from a drain of a job that she has poured her heart and soul into. (Been there, done that). So she moves back in with her parents in Tennessee to figure out what is next. She runs into a former grade school nemesis-turned-successful, single entrepreneur heart-throb and soon, things look quite different. Jessie, once told she lacked the leadership skills to successfully climb the corporate ladder, quickly puts wheels in motion to launch a new, innovative business endeavor and suddenly the trajectory of her future looks quite different. Supported by her hilarious parents who offer their unyielding support and brilliantly funny YouTube skills, Jessie's life takes on a whole new flavor.....and pays a sweet homage to Nashville -- hot chicken, Dolly Parton, Parnassus Books. I can't wait to visit White Limozeen on my next trip to Nashville!

Jessie Kim had a great job on Wall Street but after a round of layoffs shes ends up back in her hometown. After seven loyal years with her old employer Jessie is at a loss. With a match making mother and an arch nemesis from her past reappearing Jessie is overwhelmed. Taking all the changes in stride she resurrects her love of cooking and finds success. With her own cooking show and line of Asian flare meal kits, Jessie Kim becomes an inspiring female CEO.
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For So We Meet Again:
3 c : Inspirational female businesswomen
1 c: Asian heritage
1/2 c: Family
2 tbsp: Self Discovery
1 tbsp: Enemies to Friends
A sprinkle of Romance
And some other ingredients I probably forgot ;)

This book made me laugh out loud especially Jessie's umma. Jessie works a Wall Street job and during a Zoom call, gets let go because they feel she is not a leader. Jessie moves back home (Nashville) to live with her parents as she figures out her next move. She meets up with her childhood nemesis, Daniel who is also back home. Most of my laughs were due to Jessie's mom. Jessie and her mom have a somewhat strained relationship due to high expectations on her mother's part. Jessie starts a Korean cooking company and on her first day of recording a video, her mom walks in and "steals the show" with her advice. Lots of funny moments with Jessie's interactions with her parents. The story does gloss over the bumps along the way to success.- it is definitely a light and humorous read which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you, NetGalley and Harper Collins for the opportunity to read this treat of a story!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I really liked this book, the characters were very realistic and fun to read about. It was great to see the main character, Jessica, go on a journey to find herself as the book progresses. I loved the Korean food aspect of the book, all the descriptions sounded delicious and it made me hungry! I highly recommend this book, I think it would make a perfect rom-com movie.

It is rare these days I feel like a book synopsis accurately encapsulates the plot and the feel of a book – this one does it. An entirely stress-free, fun, sweet experience filled with enjoyable characters you really root for. While the will they – won’t they between Jess, recently fired Wall Street investment baker, and Daniel, supportive lawyer, who reconnect when they move in with their parents in Nashville, is fun, following Jess’ journey was so fulfilling.

From her relationship with her parents to the critical soul-searching around her career, watching Jess find herself – one that honors her Korean identity, her strengths, and her goals – was so enjoyable. This doesn’t read to me as traditional romance but rather contemporary fiction – the most compelling relationship is between Jess and her mother and I would love to see more of them.

So We Meet Again is a breath of fresh air, a perfect read to kick off summer or warm yourself up in cooler weather. Perfect for lovers of The Friend Zone, The Bride Test, and Tweet Cute.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for a ARC of So We Meet Again.

This book follows Jessie Kim after she gets let go from her Wall Street job and has to start all over with no idea what to do with her life next. To be honest, RELATABLE. I love that Park highlighted the all too common occurrence of "figuring it out" in your 20's. I don't know if I would classify this in the romance genre because the romance story line was a side piece to me. Something I loved about this book was highlighting the sexism that comes with being a woman in a male dominated industry. Park did an incredible job about the realties and struggles of it and I love that Jessie learned to find her voice through all the hardship. I really enjoyed this book, but I am giving it a 3 star review, for me personally, because the story seemed to progress very quickly for me, almost to the point of being unrealistic. Within a few months of starting her own company, the Food Network wants to feature Jessie, as well as deals with Target and other big brands. In my personal opinion, I just had a difficult time buying into that. Similarly, with the romance portion, I didn't see enough of the relationship building between Jessie and Daniel for me to buy into their feelings for the other? it all seemed a little rushed, but I also prefer slow burn books, so take my opinion with a grain of salt! Over all, this was a cute read with some amazing messages that fit perfectly into society today!

I was very happy to get this ARC since I loved her previous book. Which you should read as soon as you can. I learned so much from her previous book on gaming and now I have learned a lot about cooking.
This story first started with our main character Jessie being let go from her pretentious bank after being there for 7 years. Which was a blow to her self esteem and goals for her life. As an Asian American woman in a male dominated workforce it was hard for Jessie to personally speak up and to break the glass ceiling . She moved back home to Tennessee and picked up her old hobby of cooking for others who don’t have the time to cook. She created her own brand of spices and meat rubs to sell on YouTube. Daniel was her nemesis from middle school who also returned home. He was a bit mysterious about why he was back since his parents bragged that he was a big time lawyer .
The story followed Jessie through her journey with her new job, new/old friends, and possibly a new romance. I cheered for her along the way and wanted her to win in life. Her Korean parents were hilarious and very supportive of her new venture. I also loved the Asian American representation and would love to read more of it. Overall, this was a sweet and hopeful story. I highly recommend it.
I received the ARC from the publisher and Netgalley for my honest review.

Korean American food hacks? Yes please! A badass ex-Wall Street investment banker turned Seoul Sista entrepreneur? Even better! Throw in a middle school rival, an incredibly supportive mother, and some new friends and you have So We Meet Again, Suzanne Park’s latest novel.

Jessie Kim is the queen of Excel spreadsheets. But when she is fired from her high-profile finance job and returns to her childhood home, she has to reevaluate her life and Excel might not hold the answer to all her questions.

With the help of new friends and old, Jessie and her mother learn to live spontaneously as they embark on a new journey together.

So We Meet Again is a heartwarming story about leaving your comfort zone (and your spreadsheets) behind in order to embrace life to the fullest.

Thank you, Avon and Harper Voyager and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of this novel. So We Meet Again is hitting bookshelves on August 2!

Okay read with predictable outcome she gets fired and decides to become an entrepreneur he's an old neighbor who keeps popping up and she's annoyed despite his help. 2.75 stars

Unfortunately, this is a DNF for me. The first person narrative voice here failed to capture my attention. I liked the food descriptions, though. I think other readers will take a lot from this book. I've lately just come to realize that women's fiction as an entire genre doesn't hold my interest and it was my error that I requested this before that realization.

Thank you to Avon for approving an ARC for me.
(My rating does not reflect an actual opinion)

This was truly a funny book! I'd give this book ten stars if I could! Its that dang good! This is going to be the perfect book for those who love a good romcom/contemporary romance/women's fiction
I devoured this beautiful book in a matter of a day!
Jess she is strong willed, independent lady! And I loved that! Go ladies!
I loved how the author put Asian culture in here it was just perfect!

I didn't like Loathe at First Sight but I wanted to give this author another try for Asian Readathon. I'm very glad I did because I definitely enjoyed this book so much more!

The main character is strong but struggles with her confidence and it was so satisfying to see the growth she has at the end of the book. I thought there was a lot of humor and also some really heartwarming family moments. I definitely felt a little disappointed about the tiny bit of steam but the author did a good job of showing Daniel and Jessie's great chemistry. I am a fan of the childhood rivals trope and it was done well in this book. I'll definitely be looking for more from this author in the future!

Pretty cute romance. I enjoyed the relationship between Jessie and her parents and appreciated the real talk about the frat bro culture of Wall Street. Those story lines were perhaps better than the romantic one.

I was first drawn to this book because the cover caught my eye and then I realized I have added some of her past books to my tbr. I am now moving her other books to the top of my list because she knocked this out of the Park! (See what I did there? Park/Park! LOL) I was hungry the whole time I read this book and Park fed the ache with a truly satisfying novel.

To me this book is women's fiction with a side of romance. Jessica Kim (Jessie) is let go from a NYC top tier investment bank. After seven years they tell her she is a good worker but not a leader. She returns to her parents home in Nashville, to her old bedroom, to rethink her life. While there she she runs into golden child Daniel Choi a successful lawyer. They were often pitted against each other growing up. They weren't enemies but they weren't friends. He is on sabbatical from his success in the silicone valley. Things there weren't as perfect as it looks to others.

Jessie comes up with the entrepreneurial idea of quick fixes to popular meal kits, to Koreanize them. She can make meal supplement kits with mixes and sauces. With the help of her friends and a surprise appearance by her mom her first live video goes viral. There is also a lot of magical luck with how things fall into place even when there is a setback. If you are a foodie you'll love the descriptions of the Korean cuisine.

I love the story of her starting her own business and working towards its success. I also enjoyed her wanting and needing her parents approval. It is probably ingrained in her culturally and I think it is something where most people can relate. The romance for me was average and predictable and a very small part of the overall story. I honestly was left at the end assuming the two were together but it was not clear. They could just as easily been business partners and the ending would be the same.

The book is told entirely from Jessies POV. It contains some cursing and is otherwise a clean read. Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review. 3.5 stars

When Jessie Kim gets laid off from her fancy banker job on Wall Street, the last thing she expects to see is Daniel Choi- the preachers kid that teased her all thru school. Its bad enough that she is back home living with her parents in Nashville and is a Korean parents embarrassment. No job. Not married.
Jessie is at a loss of what to do with her life when she is struck with an idea to hack meal kits into better tasting Korean food. Her business takes off faster than she expected, but Daniel Choi is everywhere she turns. Is it by accident or fate?

A heartwarming romance about Jessie Kim, an overachieving Korean-American woman who is fired from her high-powered NYC banking job because she lacks "leadership qualities." She heads back home to her parent's house in Nashville to regroup, which she does very successfully by cleverly creating a video series on how to hack boring meal delivery kits by giving them Korean flavor and flair. She also connects with an old childhood friend, Daniel, who was always Mr. Perfect when they were growing up, and is pretty much the same now. The best part of this story, though, is Jessie's relationship with her mother, who really does steal the show, both in Jessie's video series and in the book itself. Really enjoyed this fun and light "enemies to lovers" romance.

This was sadly a DNF for me. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and the dialogue.
Thank you to Netgalley for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review.