This book starts out with a pretty spicy scene between Margot and Oliver after they were "matched" on a dating app. The date was pretty boring, but things heated up in the car. When Margot wanted to go further, Oliver stopped it, which made Margot mad and not want to see him again. Flash forward 2 years later when they match again on the dating app. Margot decides to message Oliver and they form a friendship/semi-dating relationship with him.

So....I will admit that I almost dnf'd this book right at the beginning based on the first scene of the book. It was very off-putting to me, but I am glad I stuck with it. It turned out to be a fun romance with many moments of laughter. I did HATE the 3rd act breakup and was very confused by the obvious mistaken identity/miscommunication, but other than that it was a fun book.

3.5 stars - rounded up to 4.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

This book was so sweet and provided a meta view of the book world which is always fun. Margot's arc showed a lot of growth and Oliver was a swoonworthy MMC. Their chemistry was amazing and I loved how the balanced each other out. Read if you love a slow burn and second chance romance. The side characters were also very enjoyable although at times the subplot with Margot's sister was a little much but I was happy with how everything was tied together and wrapped up. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

Big YAY for Kasie’s first adult fiction!!! I loved this one. I read all of Kasie’s YA books when I was younger so I was SO excited to come across this one and get approved so quickly. This was such an endearing read. I loved Margot and Oliver and their banter and story felt so natural and realistic. I loved Margot’s ideas of what the beginning of a relationship was supposed to be like get flipped on its head. The only reason I’m knocking a star is I did feel like Audrey was just so horrible and the conflict wasn’t entirely resolved with the two of them. I have a sister too so I know what it’s like sometimes to say stuff in the heat of an argument but it felt like there was so much underlying between the two that got breezed over at the end. I also loved the sub plots of this story with Margot really going for it and going out on her own and figuring out who she is and I loved her friends and parents as well. Overall really enjoyed this one and hoping for more Kasie adult fiction moving forward!! Thanks for the ARC

‘We Met Like This’ by Kasie West is such a heart-warming story and the perfect pick-me-up. I was reeled in from the very first page (and spicy opening chapter) and could not put this down. The story follows Margot Hart and Oliver Gray, both romantics at heart, as they navigate the hardships of dating apps. After a terrible first date with stilted small talk but a lot of physical chemistry, Margot and Oliver go their separate ways only to find themselves drawn together again years later. What starts as a fun conversation and light banter over text soon turns into so much more when they realize the chemistry between them is undeniable, and uncommon.

I loved the character development for Margot and Oliver and felt their personalities shine through the pages. Both the characters and their interactions with each other were so genuine and relatable, which made it an even better read. I would absolutely recommend this book for anyone looking for the perfect rom-com. This was my first Kasie West read, and I can’t wait to discover more of her work!

As a fan of Kasie West's previous novels, this was such a fun step into the adult romance book world. I loved the characters and I felt like the plot moved along quickly. There was also enough depth to each of the relationships to make this a great pick for book clubs and reader advisory lists. Retaining all of the charm and witty banter from West's previous work, this is sure to delight fans both old and new.

I LOVED this adult romance debut from popular YA author Katie West! It’s a true rom-com and makes for perfect summer reading.

Margot Hart wants her meet-cute and her romanticism isn’t compatible with dating apps. Her most consistent relationship has been with the guy she keeps rematching with in dating apps… but that date was terrible, even if the drive home wasn’t. As Margot’s life implodes, her and Oliver try to take things off-app again, and test how incompatible they could be with so much chemistry between them.

Okay, so, I was not prepared for the full throttle start -definitely reinforcing that this isn’t YA- but I loved how we jumped from that prologue to where we find our main character in chapter one. I so appreciated that the characters were well written, with fully developed lives and histories… however, I do wish they’d been aged up slightly, they’re not immature but I think some of the plot points would’ve been better suited to a more mature dater. Regardless, the romance was compelling, with witty banter and some laugh out loud moments -I loved the hotel check in scene.
If you’ve read it you’lI just get it when I say I did not love the twist (who would?) but I thought it was an evil kind of brilliant. I respect it.

A great rom-com for this summer, especially if you love a California setting and a glimpse into the literary world.

Thank you to NetGalley and Saturday Books for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.25/5
Spice 2.5/5 🌶️🌶️

This is my first Kasie West book and she did not disappoint!

We Met Like This was sweet, funny, and engaging.

I related to Margot in so many ways. And Oliver’s honesty and self control/ability to not take advantage of Margot was so refreshing! I loved that they didn’t just jump to sex, even though they knew their chemistry was off the charts.

I only wish Kasie included more at the end with what happens with Rob. And I did feel like some of the parts that were supposed to be funny felt forced. I did t really laugh out loud, but they were entertaining!

I can’t wait for this book to come out!

Huge Thank you to NetGalley, Saturday Books, and Kasie West for the ARC. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

This book was phenomenal. I grew so attached to these characters and felt like I was living in the book. Incredible read yet again!

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Saturday Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've never read Kasie West before, but I will look out for her after this book. The writing was excellent. However, it did feel a little predictable. I loved Margot (FMC) and the chaos she brings in the best way. Trying to navigate her late 20s, and finding a spot of belonging has been so relatable to my little millennial self.

Additionally, the chemistry and banter between Oliver (MMC) and Margot were hilarious and made me laugh out loud. I didn’t love that this book felt like it was dragging and didn’t need to be as long as it was. Additionally, it was hard to follow all the text and dating app chats.

Read if you like:
- Witty banter
- Single POV
- Second chance
- HEA

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

An adult Kasie West novel! The story is told from a single POV about rekindling a relationship from the dating apps. This is a fun, cute, spicy, romance read with a medium pace. Some of the dialogue is written as text messages or dating app messages, which can slow or speed your reading pace depending on who you are. This meet-cute story is filled with light hearted banter and humor.

#NetGalley #MyHonestReview

This was another great find on NetGalley for me. I picked the book after reading the description. The cover also intrigued me because I couldn't really tell much by it.

What happened next was 10 hours of me fighting off my family and dog to devote my attention to the book. Obviously, I stopped a few times to take care of them. Each time they were settled I dove right back in.

This single POV story starts with a bang. Or maybe an almost bang, if we're being technical. Either way, we jump right into the characters without hesitation.

From the Prologue to Chapter 1 there is a time jump, however, it makes sense. The further the story goes, the more you understand why -- and no, there's none of that long winded flashback mess that can sometimes happen.

Margot, our FMC, is a romantic searching desperately for her HEA. She's also in a terrible job role that is only such a way because her boss is atrocious. I wanted to knock his lights out a time or ten.

Oliver, our MMC, is revealed to us in bits and pieces for the majority of the story. We know he's good with computers and has a nice house. Past that, the rest is scattered to us like bread crumbs through text messages, app conversations, and interrupted in person chats.

The banter here was so good IMHO. I'm not sure why it hit so well for me. I just know I could have read 200+ more pages of these two.

Now, the TAB does exist in this. And if you know me, then you know I don't like them. BUT I did also kind of know where this one was going, which should have also been a turnoff EXCEPT I think Margot handles things really freaking well. Ok, maybe not perfect, but her restraint says a lot. lol

It does have an HEA and I have to say these two are so freaking adorable I nearly can't stand it. (Kidding, I can. I love them. Give us more Kasie!)

Definitely worth the read. I'll be getting a paperback copy too because I need to put my commentary all in the margins of this bad boy.

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

4.5 Stars

Kasie West releasing an adult romance novel was surprisingly. I have read and enjoyed her YA contemporaries for years. It was exciting to get to read We Met Like This and see how West transitioned into the adult arena. I really enjoyed this book.

We Met Like This is narrated by Margot, a hopeless romantic looking for her meet-cute. Unfortunately for her, the only guy who has been able to keep her attention from the apps is Oliver. She went on one failed date with him, but every time she joins back up, they rematch and converse. This time around, she decides they will be friends but maybe she needs give him another chance. As her life implodes, Margot finds out that maybe she and Oliver are a better match than she thought.

Margot was the adult heroine I would expect from West. She was likable despite making some poor choices. She loved love and would try anything to find the real thing - even if it meant sabotaging herself. Margot tried to live up to her family's wants for her and never felt like she was where she should be in life. I cringed every time she made a poor decision, but I understood what drove her to make them.

Simon was Margot's love interest but didn't get his own POV, so he almost felt like more of a side character. It was fun to see him try to woo Margot while she didn't even realize it was happening. Their "friendship" was cute, and I loved how he was determined to show Margot that she was everything her family thought she wasn't. Their romance was fun, sweet, cute, and all the things I would expect from West.

The side characters in this book were great, too. I loved Margot's best friend Sloane and her support. Margot's family was frustrating, but that only added to the story. I hated Rob, but I guess he served his purpose.

There were only two things that bugged me a bit. The first way the layout of the app and/or text messages in this book. In my copy of this book, they weren't separated out from the regular text which made them harder to read and decipher that they were messages. I hope they format them differently in future copies. Second, the whole Rob thing. It made me disappointed in Margot. I was okay with it for the most part, but I can see other West fans not liking that more than me.

Overall, this was a great first adult contemporary romance from West. It was fresh, fun, cute, sweet, and a good time. I hope she continues to write in this genre.

Well, I got a grown up version of a lovely Kassie West romance, so I dug it. Lived the premise of wanting the meet cute. Loved the surprise. Loved the interplay of family members and those relationships.

The only things I didn’t like were:
1-it was a bit too predictable. Like, I suppose I should have guessed that most of the romance tropes would be present, but I figured most stuff out too early.
2-I didn’t need as much on the page sex. It didn’t feel organic to hear the details in this book for some reason. I’m not a prude. Love the steam and the smut. But I didn’t feel like this one needed it. Just sayin.

But it was sweet and funny and I’m glad I read it. 💜📚

Margot Hart, una joven asistente de agente literario en Los Ángeles, que ama los libros tanto como detesta las apps de citas. A sus 27 años, su vida parece estancada: atrapada en un trabajo sin evolución real, enredada con su jefe guapísimo y emocionalmente inaccesible, y frustrada con un mundo moderno que hace del romance algo sistematizado y aburrido.

Pero todo cambia cuando Margot hace match en una app con Oliver, un viejo conocido con quien tuvo una cita extraña (y bastante sensual) tres años atrás. Lo que comienza como una cadena de mensajes ingeniosos y cargados de sarcasmo evoluciona en algo más profundo, aunque ninguno de los dos lo admita fácilmente.



Me gusto la idea, pero Margot esta bien tonta.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest.

Pros:
Fun premise. I liked that Margot, the main character was kind of a mess and made bad decisions and I enjoyed her career arc as well as the love story. It was easy to root for her.
Cons:
I read an ARC so I know there’s still some roughness but the transitions need to be cleaned up. The scene changes are a bit abrupt.

I have read West’s YA novels and I enjoyed her adult debut but I think she can make her writing a little more sophisticated. This is something I’m seeing a lot with writers who are crossing over from YA. You don’t need to dumb down the language quite as much (personally I don’t think you need to do that in YA at all but it can be a stylistic choice) but this read a bit juvenile.

Three years after a first date gone wrong, Margot matches with Oliver for the millionth time. The pair have been matching on and off since Margot gave him the souvenir of a lifetime. But this time no one immediately ghosts the other. And soon Oliver and Margot become friends. Margot is in the middle of starting her own business and Oliver is there to help her along the way. More helpful than any man she’s ever dated. But they are terrible at communicating with one another about how they feel. Oliver is convinced that Margot only sees him as a good time, and Margot is confused as to why Oliver doesn’t want to be physical. Will they ever be on the same page?

When I saw Kasie West had an adult novel I was sooo excited. She was one of my absolute favorite authors when I was a teenager. And I absolutely adored her adult debut. The writing sucked me in from page one. Great banter, amazing chemistry, and a fun plot. Margot did care way too much about what other people think but I think that’s pretty normal for a 27 year old. I just loved reading this. Oliver was so sweet with golden retriever vibes. I’m not a huge fan of miscommunication tropes but I think it worked well in this book. Kasie please keep writing adult romances I will read every single one!

Dating apps gone wrong (or right?)
Second chance romance
Works in publishing
Golden retriever mmc

Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars. This rating may seem low, but We Met Like This was a cute and enjoyable rom-com. The first chapter hooked me, and Margot and Oliver were fun characters to follow. I think they had the ultimate meet-cute, and I loved watching them fall in love! My biggest issue was many of the conflicts felt messy and unnecessary; I found the bones of the story were strong enough to stand on their own- without the added side of drama. I’ve never picked up a Kasie West book before, but I enjoyed her writing style, and would try another!

Margot Hart, a literary agent, explores her chemistry with Oliver who she has a disastrous first date with. Three years later, they reconnect in a series of coincidences in this sizzling opposites attract, second chance novel.

Margot and Oliver’s chemistry were ever present, however some circumstances hinder their chance to pursue each other — their mismatched compatibility. We can see their dynamic throughout the story and how their differences relate to their push-pull relationship. Although, they do balance each other out with Margot’s bouts of spontaneity and ambitions to Oliver’s calm and steady reliability.

The final conflict where the premise of “the big reveal” was a bit underwhelming. The pacing for conflict resolution was rushed that some hard-earned groveling was needed from certain characters.

Overall, this meet-cute, opposites attract, second chance novel from Kasie West was entertaining and engaging that would let fans of such tropes enjoy.

I adored this book. Gave me the same sappy feeling I got the first time I read gems from Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez.

Margot is so relatable. What romance novel reader doesn’t want a non-dating app meet cute!? I was rooting for her and Oliver before either of them knew they were rooting for each other.

I did find the app chats/texts dialogue a little hard to follow without names or italicized texts, but it wasn’t enough of a turnoff that stopped me from devouring this book.

Thank you St. Martin's Press, Saturday Books & NetGalley for the ARC! Can’t wait to see what else Kasie West has up her sleeve.

WE MET LIKE THIS

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

I haven’t read anything by Kasie West before but I will say her entrance into adult romance is a success! Her writing style feels reminiscent of Lynn Painter: witty banter, quick moving plots, and fun romance.

I really enjoyed everything about this book. It felt like a love letter to literary agents and I liked getting a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing industry.

I loved the strong friendships as well as the emphasis on family. I love when books have very realistic relationships with conflicts, whether those be love interests, friends, and/or themselves.

Highly recommend!

romantic content: moderately descriptive open door scenes, innuendo, large focus on physical intimacy

*Thank you to NetGalley and Saturday Books for the eARC!