Absolutely adorable! The Korean-ness of this book was such a delight! Omma, gah, I was just laughing because those Korean ajummas are just a different breed! One of my favorite rom coms of the year so far!

So We Meet Again is the first book I have read by Suzanne Park. This was an enemies to lovers slow burn romance. Jessie Kim is 29 years old and struggling with racism and sexism at her investment banking job. She is laid off from her job and is forced to move back home to Tennessee to save money and figure out what is next. When she moves into her parent's home, her mother sets her up with Daniel Choi, the pastor's son who is a lawyer by day and video game streamer by night. My favorite part was all the delicious food and the food video blog Jessie does with her mother. I wanted to get take out the entire time I read this book! Overall this was a cute story filled with mouth-watering food descriptions. I would recommend it with your favorite food delivery service on speed-dial.

Thank you, Avon, and Harper Audio, for my complimentary copies in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks so much to the author, publisher and Net Galley for providing me with a free ebook ARC of this book in exchange for my review.

I really enjoyed this book. IT was a little lighter on romance than I expected, but I'm actually grateful for that and bumped up my rating by a star for not forcing too much romance! It was a bit difficult to read some of the racial stereotyping and there were a few bits of sexism and hazing I could do without. But no book is perfect, and all in all, I enjoyed the story and kept the pages turning.

4 stars for really liked it, and would recommend to others.

Suzanne Park's rom-com SO WE MEET AGAIN delivers a sweet #OwnVoices love story filled with huge-ass laughs.

I really enjoyed So We meet again by Suzanne Park. It was my first novel I read by her even though I know this was not her first book. I thought it was well written. I loved how Jess decided to start her own company after she was laid off. Her parents were cute too.

I wish we saw a little bit more interaction between Jess and Daniel. They had a few good scenes together. I know this was a bit of the enemies to lovers part I was hoping for a bit more romance.

This book was a four star rating because it was still written well with a good plot and I loved the feminism in it.

Thank you Netgalley and publishers for allowing me the chance to read and review this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you for reading this!

In some ways, So We Meet Again has similar themes to Loathe At First Sight. Our protagonist, Jessie Kim, is struggling with a mix of racism and sexism at her job. However, the story quickly changes from that beginning when she is laid off. I loved this start and was immediately drawn in by Jessie. She returns home at 29 feeling unsuccessful in all areas of her life. From there, the book focuses much more on her journey of self-discovery and her interactions with her family.

I really liked Jessie's friends. She has good friends in both New York and in Nashville. They add so much to the story.

This is one of those books that will make you want to eat amazing food. Seriously, the number of notes I took for fixing up recipes is ridiculous and as long as my notes for writing a review. I can't decide if I want Nashville hot chicken or Korean fried chicken first, but I clearly need both soon.

There's a romance as well, though I do think it's better classified as a more general fiction. Mostly, it was an uplifting read that made me happy and inspired. It's one I will encourage some of the younger women in my life to read.

For those like me who prefer to read spoiler free, I recommend against reading the synopsis for this book. It gave away a lot more plot than I expected (past 80%).

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. These opinions are my own.

Wow! So great. I really enjoyed it. And I was hungry for all the food. I really want to learn how to cook now. So beautifully written. I love the chemistry with the characters.

Okay y'all know I am a SUCKER for enemies to lovers and yummy food descriptions which is basically why I knew I would need to read So We Meet Again. Much like with Loathe at First Sight, this book felt more like women's fiction, rather than romance. The romance between Jessie and Daniel was a slow burn that left me satisfied. I appreciated that this was more a story about Jessie's journey of empowerment and self discovery.

As I read this book, my mouth was watering because I was imaging all the Korean food in great detail, which I loved. I also thought the concept of modifying meal kits was an amazing idea. It made me want to look for Korean sauces when I go grocery shopping tomorrow so that I can make some Korean fried chicken.

Suzanne Park did an excellent job commenting on what it's like to be, not only a woman, but also an Asian woman in a white male dominated field. I loved how Jessie went from someone that was afraid to say what she wanted, to demanding she get what she deserves.

BUT Umma, Jessie's mom, really did steal the show for me (just like Jessie worried about in the book). I could vividly picture what the first livestream would have looked like and it made me want to subscribe just to get more Umma content (and Jessie's dad reluctantly taste testing). I'm also a crier and the scene that truly highlighted the change in the dynamic between mother and daughter was incredibly moving, so was the scene when Jessie realized she was going to continue to let her mom help her with her videos.

I did a combination of audio and digital for this book and enjoyed the experience. The narrator gave Jessie a great voice and I was able to speed it up without any issues. I also liked it for the Korean words I wasn't sure how to pronounce. I think Suzanne Park does an excellent job of letting you know what a words means by context, without having to give you the description.

Thank you to Netgalley, Avon and Harper Voyager, and Harper audio for the advanced readers and listening copies in exchange for an honest review.

Suzanne Park knocked it out of the park with this one! I enjoyed the family dynamics, cultural and racial commentary, and of course; allllll the food! Jess running into her high school arch-nemesis Daniel after losing her big-time Wall Street job was the cutest meet-cute-again, and I loved watching their story develop. The whole book had a very millennial vibe that I loved.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for sharing this review copy with me in exchange my honest opinion!

Its a 4 ⭐️ for me!
*Netgalley e-ARC*

I had a really great time with this book! Definitely not as heavy on the romance side, but I really enjoyed getting to know Jess (our MC), and really loved the details about her life on Wall Street, and how she decides to change up her life once she moves back home. I hope that doesn't make it sound stuffy because I definitely sped through this book (it is soooo good).

There is the hate to love trope (though is it really ever hate to love 👀), and the steamy scenes we do get are FUNN but not too heavy if that's what you're looking for in a book. I found myself laughing a lot at the characters and I absolutely LOVE the writing! I'm planning on going through Suzanne Park's backlist because I have a feeling I'll really like her other books too.

As far as atmosphere, I really loved the setting in Nashville. I've never been interested in that city, but this book made me rethink things! I also really love the POV as a woman working in Wall Street and the issues our girl had to deal with just because she is a young, attractive Asian American working in a predominantly male field of work. There are other issues that I'll leave you guys to discover, but overall I really loved how she sheds light on these issues, interwoven so seamlessly into the story, without sounding like she's preaching feminism. I think it was written so well!!

Highly recommend this as a fun beach read, or something to get absorbed in easily! I really loved it!

xx
-Christine

This book made me feel like I was watching a movie… and I absolutely loved it!! A lighthearted charming read paired with frenemies-to-lovers and a strong as heck female lead what’s not to love?! Also, the Foodie in me was absolutely loving this!

Jess - what a character!!! Her growth throughout the novel is PHENOMENAL. She was inspiring and determined and ugh I just loved her! Her relationship with her parents was so entertaining and I laughed out loud multiple times during the livestream moments!
and Daniel the way their relationship built and developed was just perfect! the white banter and awkward moments were precious and I just loved them with my whole heart!

Overall, Park created a novel that is fun and sweet to read all while tackling topics of racism and sexism. Her ability to do this so seamlessly was incredible! She created a character who will not be put down and won’t be messed with and I think that is so inspirational and something to strive towards. This was my first book to read from Suzanne Park but it most certainly is NOT my last!!! Rounding up 3.5 stars to 4 stars!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Avon/Harper Voyager for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review.

A fun, foodie, childhood-nemeses-to-lovers romance.
When Jessie Kim gets made redundant from her fancy banking job because she ‘lacks leadership skills’ (I.e. is female and Asian), she goes back home to her parents while she figures out what to do next. There she runs into Daniel, the local Pastor's Kid, and the boy she grew up being constantly compared to by her competitive parents. Not only is he still annoyingly successful, he is now also annoyingly handsome. You know where this is going.
Look, I was mostly here for the Korean food and the heroine’s mum who gatecrashes her foodie videos and becomes a viral sensation. But the romance was pretty sweet too, and I enjoyed the humour.
Read this, but not when you are hungry.

Suzanne Park's writing is so light and fun to read even while she is addressing subjects like sexism and racism within a romance novel. I came out of the book feeling like I understood more about these character's experiences, and to do that from a romance novel is great.

After losing out on a big promotion due to her boss being not only sexist but a total racist, Jess Kim decides to quit her job. Unsure of where to go from here, she decides move back to home with her parents until she gets her life back in order.

Hoping to keep a low profile, that all goes to shit when Jess runs into her high school arch nemesis, Daniel Choi, who also happens to be in town trying to regroup after leaving Silicon Valley. Several chance encounters later, Jess realizes Daniel isn’t so bad, and the two strike up a friendship that eventually leads to something more.

Park perfectly balances tough subjects like sexism, racism, and whitewashing, with relatable laugh out loud moments. Overall I loved this book, the characters, and the ridiculous amount of food porn. & highly recommend it.

First off, I adore Suzanne Park’s writing. This book approaches topics such as racism and sexism with powerful and realistic dialogues. This story begins with Jess Kim, who doesn’t get a promotion even though she is more than qualified and an incredibly hard worker. During a virtual meeting, Jess overheard her bosses making sexist and racist comments about her. This is the last straw and Jess quits her job.

Once back in her hometown, her mother keeps trying to set her up with the pastor’s overly charming son, Daniel Choi. Of course, Daniel was also her competition in school. Jess is a strong badass woman. She literally makes this story! She starts her own business and succeeds!

I absolutely loved the Korean American representation and that the culture and food are such an important part of this story!

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for sharing this eARC with me in exchange for my honest opinion.

I just realized I sent the wring review here and I fee like an idiot.

So We Meet Again was a really fun and quick paced books. I loved Jess - her attitude, her conviction, her drive. And I loved seeing her spend time with her family - even though it wasn't where she saw herself.. But her and her mother have a great relationship, and excellent banter that sparks on their YT channel. And her relationship with Daniel build perfectly. This story was the perfect blend of family and romance!


I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

I had fun with this one. Following the story of someone laid off and stereotyped who goes back home to figure things out was very relatable. Perfect millennial story, especially around the pandemic. But there is success and minor romance and fun stuff happening.

When Jess Kim is laid off from her investment banking firm, she returns home to Nashville to live with her parents. Now at a crossroads, she has to figure out what she wants to do with her life. Her childhood nemesis, Daniel Choi, is also back in her hometown and he is the last person she wants to see while she is in between jobs. Daniel ends up being very helpful in sparking a new business idea and Jess' new startup food blogging/sale company takes off faster than she could have ever imagined.

This was a cute read that is total food porn. If you are a foodie, this is the book for you! I liked that Jess' mother was involved in her new food venture. Her mother is a great cook and who else can add special insight to Korean-inspired flavors than an expert in Korean foods?

The witty banter between Daniel and Jess was fun and I liked that they had history together. They grew up in the same town and their parents were in the same social circles, so they were always being compared to one another. That feeling of competitiveness between the two adds an extra layer of fun to their relationship.

In my opinion, this is not a romance novel. It's more of women's fiction with a romance story that is a tiny part of the plot. The book is more about Jess' new business venture and her struggles with being a Asian American female entrepreneur.

Steam level: 🔥🔥
⚠️: sexual harassment, misogyny

So We Meet Again felt so relatable in how mortified I would be if I ran into people from my high school. Park’s latest book delivers charismatic and endearing characters, fantastic tension, and a storyline that will sweep you away. I love how Park infuses her books with delightful and mouthwatering food and parental struggles. The family in So We Meet Again was utterly charming, but also so vulnerable and authentic. How we struggle to bridge the divide between us and our parents. Those caring glances we can miss out of the corner of our eye.

Another theme that resonated with me in So We Meet Again was how Park examines achievement and self-value. How we can be so concerned with what we think we should be doing, with what looks good on paper, and not what we love and our dreams. Jess’ listlessness resonated with me deeply and the ways she is trying to figure out what to do. At the same time, I also need to channel Daniel’s energy and willingness to embrace mistakes and failure.

What is not to enjoy about a lighthearted read, where romance, controversy and a strong female lead are combined. I enjoy this author's previous books so was thrilled to get a chance to read this ahead of it's release. This book also delves into familial expectations in Korean culture and you will be rooting for Jess, the main character, to have an amazing comeback after overhearing some unflattering descriptions of why she was let go.