I didn’t read a lot of romance, but, when I do, there has to be a murder, just enough to satisfy my thriller-loving heart. Pyae Moe Thet War’s I Did Something Bad checks all the boxes. It’s fun and swoony without being over the top, and this genre-crossing debut makes me already excited for her next book!

This was a fun story! I liked the mystery, and suspense.
I enjoyed the humor and romance as well! I can’t wait to see what else this author comes out with.

3.5 ⭐️ rounded

*screams in Taylor Swift IDIDSOMETHINGBAD*

I had to.

Also, get Tyler a role on Bridgerton. I would love to watch that man on the big screen.

Okay, back to my thoughts. For some reason, I tend to avoid celebrity romances. They’re just not my go-to, but I wanted to read this one because there was a murder mystery/cover-up on top. I was intrigued to see if they would get away with it and how, but in my opinion, it was resolved way too conveniently just to have it out of the way. I also felt as if this book dragged out in the middle and the third-act conflict wasn’t necessary (because it lasted for few pages?), but I still enjoyed the book overall.

Kihn and Tyler’s back-and-forth as so well-written. I loved Tyler’s backstory and would’ve read that. I wasn’t that invested in them as a romance because I think that they way they connected felt more platonic.

Thank you, Netgalley, for the ARC!

Going into this book, I was not prepared for the twists and turns that would be packed into this book. Khin lands possibly the biggest writing piece of her life while dealing with the residual fallout of her divorce. When she goes to start her expose on Hollywood's hottest Tyler Tun, things do not go as planned, and they find themselves in an almost impossible situation. As I fell deeper and deeper into this rom-com and the coverup, I was hooked till the end.

This was entertaining enough for a rom-com. Nothing great, nothing bad, just fun. I enjoyed the character development, and I could definitely see this being made into a movie. I enjoyed this title overall. I read and listened both.

I Did Something Bad is a mystery romance thriller that follows a journalist Khin and Tyler a movie star, who find there self’s having to team up to cover up a murder.
As they work together to hide their secret and uncover the truth behind the attack, they grow closer, and Tyler begins to open up about his past. Which leads to a romance that they didn’t see coming.
This Thriller is filled with action,secrets,mystery,and romance and at times humor
A must read
Thank you netgalley

I absolutely loved this book! I’m mad at myself for not reading it sooner!

This one checked all the boxes for me:
✅ Mystery
✅ Romance
✅ Dynamic Characters
✅ Engaging Plot
✅ Hilarious lines and moments when I laughed out loud!

This is a MUST READ!

Unfortunately this was a miss for me. The premise sounded entertaining and like a good mashup of romance and comedy and mystery elements, yet it felt jumbled. There was a lot of dialogue in every chapter so things felt told way more than shown. The confession of love scene felt comical when it’s supposed to be a romantic and emotional moment. Not a story that I enjoyed, sadly.

I started reading this a couple of months ago now and it was only okay, but once I put it down around the 20-30% mark, I had no desire to pick it up again so I'm afraid it's about time I called it quits. Nothing wrong with the book and I didn't read enough to make a judgment but it just didn't hook me.

Having read Pyae Moe Thet War's previous memoir, I really looked forward to her debut novel, even more so for being set on a film set in Myanmar. While I didn't like it as much as I thought I would in the beginning, it was a mostly fun/escapist romcom with adventure elements. What I really could have left out were the cozy mystery elements, which I get were integral to the story, but I guess I just wanted this book to be something it wasn't. Instead of random hijinks, I would have loved more character development and social commentary, both of which were very lightly touched upon. I also agree with other reviewers that the attitude toward the crime in the book was weirdly done, which definitely took me out of the story every time. Overall, I did enjoy most of the story and will still try the next thing Pyae Moe Thet War puts out!

You know it’s bad when a character goes through everything Khin did & you still don’t like them. Nothing in this book made sense. In no world would a journalist cover up a murder of a man who attacked her. And Tyler & Khin’s chemistry was non existent.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio and St Martin’s Press for advanced listener and reader copies of I Did Something Bad in exchange for my honest opinion. I listened to this while following along in my ebook copy. I’m glad I had both because I appreciated hearing some word pronunciations at the same time as I read them, since I’m not familiar with the language or culture of Myanmar. The book was a terrific introduction for me, and I’m intrigued to learn more.
I liked that this book had a mix of romance, murder, secrets, and celebrities. Because of that mix, I think many people would enjoy this read. It starts off like a cozy mystery, but with more romance and some darker themes. It’s not all light and fluffy as I expected, but I enjoyed the serious and dark parts and thought it was well balanced. I haven’t seen much press about it, so I’m hoping to help others find out about this one!
Sidenote, can you read this title without thinking of TSwift? I’m not much of a Swiftie, but that’s still where my brain goes!

With a partner in crime trope going full force, Tyler and Khin have to make sure that no one is charged with a crime that they are covering up. Will they trust each other enough to carry this through, or will the whole thing blow up in their face? Tyler is the golden boy and Khin's life has been a difficult one. This Asian romcom was a slow burn with the two main characters connecting pretty quickly, but neither able to admit it.. While the circumstances surrounding the "crime" are completely ridiculous, the reader needs to just go along for the ride and sheer enjoyment of the story. As with any good romcom, there are some twists and bumps in the road that the two will have to get through before the happy ending. Thank you St. Martin's Press, for the ARC and opportunity to provide an honest review. This book is brand new for October so get your copy.

I really wanted to like this because I love the representation of our main character's being from Myanmar. Not to mention that I adore reads that combine an immersive cultural experience with romance and adventure.

I think the chemistry between the two main characters was off, making the romance feel improbable. I read until about 60% of the way through and DNFed because they didn't seem to connect for me? It could be that there are cultural nuances I'm not familiar with..? But overall, they were two characters, whom I think individually people can say are cool, smart, etc... but combined with the awkwardness over the *schmurder* I wasn't feeling it.

5/5 Stars, Hands down.

What a cute, cozy read!

I absolutely adored this story. From page one, I was hooked on Khin as a person, who is not only absolutely fierce, but utterly relatable. I was amused at the prospect of a Rom-Com where the protagonists try to get away with murder, and whoa boy, did this book *deliver.*

In all seriousness, I can't decide if I loved the characters (May will forever have my heart, bestie goals), the story, or the romance the most! It's all in such a close tie personally, that I really suggest you read this, and see for yourself. Even just looking through my notes I was reminded of the chuckles I'd let out while reading Khin's inner dialogue, and the swooning I personally did over Tyler.

One thing that surprised me, is that it's pretty mild spice. I'm talking regular taco seasoning, and for a dark romance girlie, that usually throws me out of the vibe. The romance was so well-written, and paced that I didn't even notice until finishing the book, and looking through my highlights (as I usually 'tab' spice).

Overall, I absolutely recommend giving this a read, as a palette cleanser from the spicier things, as a cozy rom=com, or as a quick and fun addition to your TBR.

This romcom with murder was a delight! I couldn't put it down!! A journalist for Vogue getting an exclusive with a top celebrity - amazing banter and glamour. Add in the murder and you've got the best drama. It felt like reading a movie. I loved the friendships and found family vibes too. This one is going to live on in my head for awhile.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy of this GREAT book!

This book hit the majority of my wants - pacing was on point, characters were well developed, and I felt like it had the perfect balance or blend of romance and mystery. I wasn't bored reading this one - it's a page turner by definition, which is so refreshing.

Highly recommend!

Thanks, St. Martin's Press and Macmillan Audio, for the arc and ALC.

The very first line of the book blurb for I DID SOMETHING BAD is, “In this smart and swoony adventure rom-com, a journalist and a movie star find themselves teaming up to cover up a murder…” and while it started super cute and fun, by 23%, it became not the book the for me. I think it was because the book went from this playful and rom-com tone to suddenly moody and dark tone. I don’t know if it changed back, but it wasn’t what I hoped for in the book or was looking for. And my tbr is too long for books that bum me out.

Also, I was not a fan of the narrator, Jacqui Bardelang. The voice for the FMC was good, but every other voice lacked spark.

I tried reading with my eyes after not liking the narrator, but the change in mood from a fun rom-com to a dark and moody one just made it so unenjoyable that I had to stop. I wish it had been advertised differently.

Content Warnings: (from what I read) attempted sexual assault, murder

For some odd reason, I kept comparing this one to <i>Crazy, Rich, Asians</i>. The only thing that it had in common was Singapore- and the book doesn't even take place there... Okay, now that I got that really random thought out of my head, I can say that I enjoyed this one!

Rom-coms with a side of mystery are my go tos right now so this was a perfect choice. The banter wasn't incessant, but when the MCs engaged in banter it was top notch! I really enjoyed that the setting wasn't NYC and that the characters were Asian and Asian American. Call me biased, but it was refreshing and a joy to read about.

TW: talk about abortion.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the eARC.

This book was FUN. I don't know that I have ever read anything like it before. Mystery romance and stardom rolled into one. So good.