Didn't See That Coming

By: Jesse Q. Sutanto

Narrated by: Risa Mei

A hilariously fresh and romantic send-up to You’ve Got Mail about a gamer girl with a secret identity and the online bestie she’s never met IRL until she unwittingly transfers to his school, from the bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession, and Well, That Was Unexpected.

Seventeen-year-old Kiki Siregar is a fabulous gamer girl with confidence to boot. She can’t help but be totally herself… except when she’s online.

Her secret? She plays anonymously as a guy to avoid harassment from other male players. Even her online best friend—a cinnamon roll of a teen boy who plays under the username Sourdawg—doesn’t know her true identity. Which is fine, because Kiki doesn’t know his real name either, and it’s not like they’re ever going to cross paths IRL.

Until she transfers to an elite private school for her senior year and discovers that Sourdawg goes there, too.

But who is he? How will he react when he finds out Kiki’s secret? And what happens when Kiki realizes she’s falling for her online BFF?

Critic reviews

Praise for Didn't See That Coming:

★ "An adorkably inclusive YA romance that is both fiery and earnest."—Booklist, starred review

★ "A powerful trifecta of humor, ­romance, and feminism grounded in positive change."—SLJ, starred review

"Sparkling humor, vivacious storytelling, and occasionally theatrical scenarios inject levity into this perceptive romp."—Publishers Weekly

"Rollicking fun." —Kirkus Reviews

Great depth into another character :)

I enjoyed the continuation of characters and getting to know this one more in depth. The story line was impactful and would love more with other characters from this story.

Building Adolescent Confidence

A nice story that may help other understand and stand-up for themselves and others when bullied.

AMAZING

This is the best book I’ve ever listened to! 10000000000/10 This is an amazing listen and the story makes you root for Kiki the entire time!!!(not to be like an add but seriously, this is GOOD)

surprise interesting across age range

I didn't expect to love this book, but read it because I love the author. But. The world she portrayed gave me needed insights into my grandkids' world, at the same time as presenting a fun romance that was surprisingly interesting even though the characters are four decades younger than me. Still. I loved their strengths, their optimism, and their willingness to put themselves against moneyed giants. I rooted for them, I empathized with them, and I enjoyed them. What a fun read

Took me back to my youth.

This book brought back good memories and some not so good. I really thought you did well confronting bulling in school, online gaming, and everyday life. Thanks for writing this fun and yet serious story. We need to be reminded not to let unexceptable behavior slide. Putting our heads down and pretending it will go away, just get most of us hurt physically and damaged mentally. Read this it is entertaining but thoughtful without being to heavy.