This book follows Margot Hart, aspiring literary agent and hopeless romantic. She’s stuck in a dead end job and keeps matching with the same guy on every dating app which would be great if they hadn’t gone on a doomed date three years ago.

This book is FUN. The romance felt so natural between the characters and I loved that there was a strong plot outside of the romance as well. Margot’s journey both personally and professionally is great to read and you’re rooting for her the entire time. Her family dynamic is interesting and I think many people will find it relatable.

My favorite part of this is how obvious it is that the characters make sense together. They have a great dynamic that really makes you believe in the romance. This is partially due to their shared history and eventual friendship before dating.

This is a fun and uplifting read perfect for all the times you’ve thought “why am I on a dating app again?” or if you’ve ever considered engineering your own perfect meet cute. Margot is a great character and I enjoyed getting to follow her on this adventure.

Such a cute book! Margot and Oliver had top tier banter and chemistry and I really liked them! At the beginning the focus on “the apps” got a little old so I was grateful when the plot started to develop more. As always, I think the third act breakup could have been avoided and I also think that Margot had more of a role in it than was acknowledged. Overall, it was sweet to see Margot and Oliver give in to their inevitability and watch their relationship evolve. Probably like a 3.75 stars from me but I’ll round up!

This book completely stole my heart. I was hooked from the very beginning and totally fell for Margot and Oliver—both individually and as a couple. Their chemistry felt effortless, and I was rooting for them the whole way through.

I especially loved that Margot worked as an assistant to a literary agent. Reading about her experience in publishing added such a fun touch, especially since being an agent has always felt like a dream job to me. It gave the story a little insider sparkle that made it even more enjoyable.

The way Margot and Oliver kept reconnecting through dating apps over the years was so romantic and cleverly done. I was completely invested in their journey and couldn’t wait to see how it would all come together. I had a hard time putting this book down and found myself thinking about the characters even when I wasn’t reading.

Heartfelt, hopeful, and charming in all the best ways—this one’s definitely going on my favorites list.

I hadn’t realized this wasn’t a YA novel, but rather an adult rom-com from Kasie West. The first scene makes the genre shift clear, so I had a moment to wonder whether it would work. Spoilers: it did. Kasie West transitions seamlessly into adult romance, bringing along the best elements of her signature style.

3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.

Margot has known Oliver for years, as they keep getting matched every time she decides to give dating apps another try. Now, with both her personal and professional lives in turmoil, they start chatting again, but maybe they only truly connect through the apps.

Coming from YA, West brings a refreshing perspective to the romance genre. Margot’s doubts and fears felt relatable, and the author’s trademark dynamic dialogue still manages to draw at least a smile. One of the standout aspects is the way she incorporates family into the story, which she always did well in her YA novels. And of course, as you'd expect from her, Oliver is so good. He has his down moments, but that only makes him feel more realistic.

The more time passes, the fonder I become of this book. That said, it wasn’t perfect. Some parts dragged a bit, and I found myself wondering if the story might have flowed better with a tighter edit, perhaps combining a few scenes. I also wasn’t a fan of the plot twist. It’s believable, sure, but it still felt a little awkward. And while Margot’s struggles were authentic, I did feel mildly annoyed at how often the story emphasized how amazing she is at her job. It’s a small gripe, I know, but I prefer main characters with a few more flaws. Though to be fair, she does have personal challenges to overcome.

In the end, I had no reason to be nervous about West’s genre switch. This is still very much a Kasie West book, and the result made me feel beyond happy, bringing a fresh breeze to adult romance. Keep it coming!


Honest review based on an ARC provided by Netgalley. Many thanks to the publisher for this opportunity.

3.5 Stars!

I have been a huge fan of Kasie's YA romances and was so excited when I saw she was branching out into adult romance. Margot and Oliver first met 3 years prior on a dating app and it didn't go anywhere, but over the next 3 years, they kept popping up on each other's dating apps. I enjoyed the development of Margot and Oliver's characters and loved the growth of Margot over the course of the book. There were moments when I got frustrated with Margot (but know that is what we are always wanting our readers to do is connect in different ways to the characters). I just wish there was a bit more in different parts, but Kasie added so many sweet moments that make you swoon.

We Met Like This was perfectly middle of the road for me. I neither loved it nor disliked it. I didn’t love Margot’s family (her sister is toxic) and at times, I felt that Margot was kind of annoying. She lacked some self-awareness, but at least she was a decent person. A highlight of the book was her roommate/bestie. Oliver was a nice guy, I understood why he was skittish with his feelings, and I realize that his big omission was necessary for tension, but I didn’t love the little twist (could we call it that? I don’t want to throw spoilers). But of course, we all get our HEA so it ends up fine in the end.
Overall, 3 stars. It was light and quick.

Loved how this started, I wasn’t sure where it was going but it got me so interested! Before this I was having a reading slump. The FMC was relatable and so funny, the MMC sounded so perfect and constantly made me swoon. I love the different dynamics and how the story and romance developed throughout the story.

Besides that the text messages were really confusing and hard to read.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC!

Margot and Oliver’s first date? Awkward. The conversation was stiff, and while the chemistry was definitely there, things fell apart fast when Margot forgot Oliver’s name mid-hookup. Not a great moment—but turns out, it was his first date after a serious breakup, so nerves were high on both sides.

Margot’s also juggling a messy situationship with her boss, Rob, while trying to climb the ladder from junior agent to something more. Meanwhile, both she and Oliver keep deleting and redownloading the dating app… and somehow, always end up matching with each other again.

Eventually, Margot breaks the silence and messages him. What starts as casual chats about their cringiest dates slowly turns into something deeper. They begin to realize they might be more compatible than they thought.

A sweet, funny take on modern dating—with all the awkwardness, misfires, and hope that come with it.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy!

DNF @ 45%

Maybe we’ll call this a soft DNF? There was nothing necessarily bad about this book I just couldn’t bring myself to pick it up. Nothing about it got me excited to keep reading and I wasn’t particularly invested.
The writing was good and the characters were likeable I just felt like the plot didn’t really bring anything new to the table. Obviously not every book needs to be unique and groundbreaking, but this felt like a story I’ve seen too many times.
Woman working as an assistant for a boss who swears he’ll promote her but is actually stringing her along, both in her career and romantically, is tired of dating apps, keeps running into same man over the course of years, they’re just friends but they’re definitely flirty and then inevitably fall in love. It’s very early 2000’s romcom, which again, isn’t necessarily a bad thing but I’m just kind of tired of it.
If you’re not as tired of it as I am I’m sure you’ll enjoy this book. It definitely has a lot going for it, it just wasn’t for me personally.
Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the ARC!

In her adult debut, Kasie West doesn’t miss.

I appreciated the well-rounded plot… family dynamics, self-discovery, and a *healthy, well-adjusted* romance. I found myself rooting for Margot’s success and learning to advocate for herself. And let’s not forget Oliver bringing that strong golden retriever energy.

We Met Like This was a cute, fun, fast read. It's the first adult novel by Kasie West and I think it's a good shift for her.

Margot and Oliver met three years ago through a dating app. After a not-so-great first date, they've found themselves repeatedly matching over the years and finally strike up a friendship. Just a friendship. After all, they already know they have nothing in common except their amazing physical chemistry. And that's not enough to build a relationship on, right?

This fun rom-com is Kasie West’s first foray into adult romance. She is known for her YA novels (I especially enjoyed last year’s “Better Than Revenge”). Margot is looking for her magical meet-cute moment, which, according to her, cannot come from an app. She keeps matching with sweetheart Oliver over and over after a not-so-great first date three years ago. Margot is hilarious; she's a no-nonsense mess, and I loved her. Oliver is a quiet computer guy, who is the sweetest and head over heels for Margot. It's great to see their journey to get on the same page.

I’m saddened by the negative reviews that were expecting a YA novel. I feel like it has similar humor to her YA books with spice mixed in. If that’s not your jam then don’t read it. If you’re looking for a funny, spicy rom-com, this one is perfect!

Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, Saturday Books, NetGalley, and Kasie West for an advanced digital copy of this book.

I'm never sure why I love or connect with certain books more than others and this is the latest. I devoured this book in a few hours while at the airport & on a plane which usually doesn't happen. A lovely romance about a young book agent trying to further her career & find the love of her life, preferably via a meet cute. Life doesn't quite follow her plan, but it all works out in the end. A 4.75 star read for me & I hope this author writes more adult novels.

I liked the concept of this book. It was a cute read with lots of great banter. Margot is the imperfect FMC, who is witty, messy yet a hopeless romantic who believes in a meet cute when she falls in love. Oliver has golden retriever energy who is patient and thoughtful. However, the way they met was when they matched on an dating app.

While I kept in mind that Margot is in her mid-20s, where a person is still finding themselves and often make not so smart decisions, there were some behaviour by Margot I felt frustrated by. She was really dismissive of Oliver at first because they keep matching on app. Also, when other characters in the book such as her sister and her boss didn't treat her well, Margot really didn't stand up for herself until towards the end of the book.

Thank you St. Martin's Press for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

*4.5
Thank you, Netgally and St. Martin's Press, for letting me read this book ahead of its release date!

When I found out that Kasie West was releasing her debut adult romance novel, I got so excited because I loved her YA books when I was younger. This book did not disappoint. It's fast-paced, just like her YA books, and has characters that you can relate to.

I loved both of the main characters. We have Margot, whose dream is to become a literary agent. She is also a hopeless romantic who just wants to have her own meet-cute. Then we have Oliver, who has big golden retriever energy and works at home as a software engineer. They have matched on and off on the dating apps for a couple of years. Only going on one date with each other, which ended up as a disaster three years earlier.

I loved the banter between the characters and them mentioning all the bad things that guys can say on dating apps. Which, as someone who has been on them, I can confirm that's very accurate. The only thing I did not like was the miscommunication that happened between Oliver and Margot throughout the book.

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC! all thoughts and opinions are my own ✨

tens across the board, y'all. i was not expecting to love this book this much, but wow—kasie west really did the damn thing!

this was my first time reading kasie's work, so unfortunately, i can't compare this novel to her previous ones. but from what i've gathered, we met like this is her debut adult romance—and what a debut it is! it's funny, sexy, relatable, embarrassing, life-affirming, and basically anything else you could ever want in a rom-com.

margot is a phenomenal protagonist. she's snarky and messy and witty and leads with her heart rather than her head. i want to be her best friend. i found her incredibly relatable, and the author made it so easy to root for her, even when she made some not-so-smart decisions. margot is a human being, and human beings sometimes do dumb shit; it's just how we operate. in margot's case, all of her flaws and missteps set her up for one hell of an arc, which only made me love her more.

and oliver? do not get me started on that gem of a man. he's so supportive and sure of margot, and he believes in her even when she doesn't believe in herself. his quiet thoughtfulness, his steady presence, his tendency to get lost in his own head... in short, he's my dream man. the chemistry between him and margot is tangible and practically jumps off the page. i lost track of how many times i caught myself smiling at their interactions. i fucking adored watching the two of them fall in love.

i keep having to remind myself that this story is fictional and therefore not the same as real life. in other words, i refuse to let the post-happily-ever-after high dupe me into redownloading any of the dating apps. but man, the temptation to hop back online and attempt to reenact margot and oliver's love story is strong. and if that isn't a solid testament to the quality of this novel, then i don't know what is.

First time reading Kacie West and didn’t disappoint.
Thanks NetGalley, Saturday Books and Kacie for letting me read before its release.

Overall Rating 3.5⭐️

This is an ARC review. I want to thank Kasie West and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me the chance to read this book ahead of release day! From a girlie who met her husband on the dating apps I can absolutely agree the apps are MOSTLY trash and not the best place. You just happen to get lucky from time to time.

Margot and Oliver had the worst of worst first dates and always seemed to find a way to swipe right over the next 3 years. Their chemistry was electric shock type chemistry from the start. It only grew with tension and intensity. Margot was obsessed with having a meet-cute and in a roundabout way was able to have it with Oliver. While they had some ups and downs of the getting to know each other phase once they decided to be “friends”, things really came to a head when a somewhat predictable plot twist occurred.

Overall, I enjoyed reading about Margot and Ollie. I LOVED Sloane’s character as well. The side characters gave some punch such as her sister she didn’t have the very best relationship with and her parents. I kind of wish we got the dual POV in this book as it would have really provided that additional context about Oliver.

This book was exactly the swoony, feel-good romantic escape I needed. Kasie West brings all the charm and wit I’ve always loved in her YA books, but with a grown-up glow that made this adult debut feel both fresh and familiar in the best way. I loved how self-aware and layered the story felt. It plays with rom-com tropes in the smartest ways, never mocking them, just loving them a little more honestly. There’s heat and sweetness, vulnerability tucked inside the humor, and such a gentle ache in how their relationship unfolds. The slow-burn tension, the late-night conversations, the little gestures that build into something real, it all felt so honest and earned. I absolutely adored this from beginning to end. It felt like being wrapped in a hug and kissed on the forehead.

Quick and fun and enjoyable! 3.5 stars - would recommend.

I've read all of Kasie West's YA and love her for her storytelling and lighthearted reads. This one is adult-targeted, but still very sweet and compelling.