super cute, fun, shojo read! despite having similar story lines to other books, this felt different. I adored the banter and the art was fantastic and funny. miss girl has three potential options for bfs and doesn't even know it! i'm looking forward to the next volume!

This feels like a whole new book, with all the art being updated to fit the newer art style Ingrid has out done herself. I’m reeled back in the same way I was when the story was being updated weekly on Webtoon. The colors are vibrant, the line art is crisp and the characters are just as charming as ever. This is such a cute and wholesome read for teens and young adults, I highly recommend this book and look forward to picking it up to add to my shelf in the near future!

This was a fun and quick manga! Highly recommend if you want something that’s guaranteed to make you laugh
i can’t wait to read the next instalment!

This book was a great read! The story had a great pace and the characters were well developed. It was very easy to get sucked into the story and in just a few sittings, I was done reading the book!

The Kiss Bet follows Sara Lin, a high school senior who has not had her first kiss. On a bet, she approaches Oliver in the subway and asks to kiss him. After denying her, they realize they are neighbors and Oliver is her math tutor. Sara begins crushing on Joe who turns out to be Oliver's older brother. Patrick, Sara's friend, keeps betting her that she won't telo Oliver who she is or Joe that she likes him. As Sara gets closer to Oliver, she finds herself connecting more with Oliver and distancing herself from Patrick.

The Kiss Bet was a cute high school story. Sara was a relatable character who keeps trying to avoid embarassing situations. She is too scared to do things that would make her happy, but her friend Patrick keeps pushing her. The story seems to be setting up for a large love triangle. The story was silly high school fun. I enjoyed the characters and it was a wonderful diversion.

This was SO cute! I love the main character, she's such a doofus, but in the way that I, too, am a doofus. The style ROCKS, and works nicely in the book format. I'm looking forward to adding a copy to my shelf when it releases, and more importantly I'm looking forward to continuing on with the series.
4.5 ★ rounded up

Oh my goodness! I saw the cover and I just knew I had to read it! Thank you so much to NetGalley and Webtoon Unscrolled for this e-ARC! All opinions are mine! 4.5/5, rounded up to 5 stars!

So the story starts off with Sara Lin who just turned 18 and is trying to accomplish having her first kiss! It is so adorable, definitely a younger young adult/high school book. Although to me, the characters feel more in middle school/early high school. That being said, I really enjoy all of the characters. I think they are so quirky and fun and adorable! I especially love Sara Lin’s dad, he’s a hoot just like my dad!

I’m really interested to see how the story continues! I feel like this book is a hodgepodge of different romance tropes for highschoolers, such as grumpyxsunshine, cute boy next-door, and the best friend!

Honestly, only thing I did not like leaving on a cliffhanger, but I recently learned that the story has continued well beyond where it’s at right now, so I’m excited to keep reading and getting to know Sara Lin and her friends ! also, I just kind of wish that there were a bit more diversity in the characters, but hopefully as a story continues and we meet more people it will be more diverse!

I read this story on Webtoon a while ago and I absolutely loved it. Nothing has changed! It is a super cute and hilarious story about a high schooler named Sarah Lin who is hoping to get her first kiss after her friend Patrick challenged her to kiss a stranger. The stranger rejected her and soon after they find out he is her math tutor. The story kicks off from there! I loved every second of reading this and I can't wait to read more in the future! I also really enjoyed the art style and found it absolutely adorable.

Thank you NetGalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for the gifted copy!

I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved everything about this graphic novel-except that it's a series. Not a huge fan of waiting for the ending. I expect that this is one I will follow and wait for, though. Age-wise, it probably falls into the New Adult category, but I would absolutely let my middle schoolers read it. This is only the first volume, but it's looking like a sweet, clean romance. I'm looking forward to the next installment!

4.5 ⭐️
Volume one started off strong. Our main characters are likeable and humorous though they act a little immature for their age. I'm interested to see where the story will go from here so therefore i will be continuing the series. This was a quick,fun read.

The Kiss Bet Volume One by Ingrid Ochoa is a heartwarming, charmingly illustrated graphic novel that perfectly captures the whirlwind of young love, friendship, and self-discovery. This delightful story follows Sara Lin, a high school senior on the brink of big life changes. Sara’s life takes a turn when a simple dare to kiss someone on the subway spirals into an unexpected adventure filled with romantic tension, hilarious misunderstandings, and heartfelt moments.

Ochoa’s art style is as captivating as her storytelling, with expressive characters and vibrant panels that bring every scene to life. The relationships are beautifully nuanced, from Sara’s budding romances to her close-knit friendships, making it impossible not to root for her as she navigates the complexities of love and growing up. It’s a perfect blend of humor, sweetness, and emotional depth, making you eager for the next volume.

A huge thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! If you’re a fan of feel-good romance with an authentic coming-of-age vibe, The Kiss Bet Volume One is a must-read. It left me smiling and eagerly awaiting more!

Thank you to Netgalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for this eARC in exchange for a honest review.

The Kiss Bet is a story about a girl trying to navigate the struggles of teen life while trying to find love in the process. This story is very cute, the art style is nice and the characters are fun for the most part.

The Kiss Bet gives tribute to many Shojo manga troupes and the genre of that. That saying, there is definitely a demographic for this comic that I unfortunately have aged out of. Not saying that if you're not a teen you won't enjoy this, I enjoyed it and I'm in my twenties, but a lot of the drama and thrills are more trivial to me now. As a adolescence I would have eaten this up and been foaming at the mouth for more, and while I'm interested in seeing where the story is going but there is a lot more "cringe" for me, if that makes sense. Things that happen with these characters gives me more second-hand embarrassment than I think I would have felt as a teen who was going through it like them.

Overall, I enjoyed this comic and will definitely be on the look out for more in the future. This felt very nostalgic to me and it was nice to read something where I had a feeling of what *could* happen but still be like "whats gonna happen??". If you don't enjoy Shojo themes and troupes that you can find in dramas and anime then there is a possibility that you won't enjoy this story. But this is a fun little read and I'd recommend if you're looking for something new to try out or even just looking for something that brings you bad to being a teen.

I loved this book! It was quirky and pulls you right in. I can't wait to continue reading! It has a lot of fun characters and the story is well developed. I would highly recommend.

I loved every second of this drama, it was cute and funny, I would love to continue to read more! It almost feels like a coming of age when people learn they have crushes on others, including friends. Saving your first kiss for someone special and having issues with math, it’s always math.

3 stars!

Anything WEBTOON related, I will read. ALWAYS!

The Kiss Bet is a quirky story about Sarah Lin, a girl who hopes to finally get her first kiss and gets into a bet with her friend to ask a random stranger to be her first, only to be rejected. To make things more awkward, they meet again, with him as her math tutor.

It was nothing outside the norm of a slice of life story about high school kids, but while I expected that love triangle to happen, I'm still excited to see where this goes from here. Bonus points for the author's artistic design and wonderful drawings!

Fans of Ouran Host Club and Masamune-kun's Revenge, this is for you!

Thank you NetGalley and Ingrid Ochoa for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I have loved reading this on WEBTOON for the last year or so and am stoked that it’s being published into graphic novels!! The Kiss Bet Vol. 1 is a great introduction to Sara Lin, Oliver, and the ensemble of side characters in this cute comic. This volume lays the groundwork for future storylines and chapters to come.

The art of this comic is adorable and it’s what initially drew me to reading it in WEBTOON over a year ago. I love the bright colors, fun illustrations and doodles throughout it, too!

The Kiss Bet is literally the slowest slow burn of all time, and it is very YA, especially in the beginning stages, which is tough for me to enjoy at times. Especially considering that Sara Lin is a senior in high school, it reads much younger than that. Some of the side characters can be immature, but the others are hilarious and add so much fun to the story.

Although the slow burn is frustrating and very slow, later seasons get pretty fun and I have enjoyed those much more. I’m excited for those volumes to come!

Thank you NetGalley, WEBTOON, and the author, Ingrid Ochoa, for the ARC of this comic!!🩷🩷

3.5 stars

A fun start to a story about a high schooler named Sarah Lin who is hoping to get her first kiss. The art was great and the author did a nice job introducing all the characters and making them likeable and interesting. This was a like but not a love, at least so far, but I am curious to see where it goes.

This was a really cute graphic book...it was just that even though the illustrations were good, I felt as if they were cut short. The ideas and story relayed was good and I enjoyed. I really love the cover of this book, I am redheaded and a book with a red headed character I will by just for the cover. Thanks for letting me view this book. It was good and for a younger audience.

ARC was given by NetGalley & WEBTOON Unscrolled.


This isn't my first time reading this graphic novel. The first time I read it was on Webtoons and really enjoyed it! I think this series really appeal to those who love reading series that have love triangles or multiple love interests and enjoy seeing the chaos of first loves while navigating high school setting. However, I don't think this will be for every readers. There were a few times where I got second-hand embarrassment or found myself frustrated with the heroine's choices and had to keep reminding myself that this story involves high schoolers. Overall, it was a quick, funny, and charming read! I definitely recommend giving it a try if you're looking for something fast with bits of romance and comedy sprinkled throughout.


All thoughts, feelings, experiences, and opinions are honest and my own.

Adorable high school romantic comedy manga. Sara Lin is 18 and has never been kissed. She has her eyes and heart set on Joe, a kind and handsome new student. Unfortunately Joe's brother is Oliver, or "subway boy", a super serious killjoy who is Sara Lin's tutor annnnd who she tried to kiss on the subway. The antics in this book are hilarious and the art is fantastic. I'll definitely read the next volume!