So I totally read this book on a whim and I am SO glad that I did. I absolutely adored it and devoured it in about 6 hours. I loved that the very first chapter was a flashback to Margot and Oliver on their first date only for them to go their separate ways but continue to match on dating apps for the next 3 years. This book is sweet and funny and heartfelt. I laughed, teared up and even raged a bit at some of the side characters. But through it all, I just loved Margot and Oliver and wanted them to get a happily ever after. I’m so glad that my whim paid off because this book was wonderful.

Thank you NetGalley and Saturday Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

First off I am so glad Kacie West decided to jump into the “adult world” of books cause this was sooo good!!!! I’ve read some of her other YA books also good but this one had my in chokehold from the first page! I absolutely adored Margot I loved her character she was so real and funny. Then along came Oliver…again and watching their relationship develop page after page was so beautiful to read. I loved it all!

We Met Like This was such a perfectly balanced book.

I appreciated how true the story felt to the confusion and frustration of your twenties without feeling too trope-y. The dramatic moments were really well paced throughout the book, which made it a quick and engaging read. The relationships were compelling and I felt feelings toward characters along with Margot. And I really enjoyed the way the story wrapped up.

I thought this was a particularly great adult rom-com debut that left me satisfied and hopeful, like the best rom-coms are able to do.

Thank you to NetGalley and Saturday Books for the free E-ARC.

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.

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.

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.