So We Meet Again

A Novel

By: Suzanne Park

Narrated by: Jackie Chung

“A cinematic, charming heart-squeeze-of-a-book that has found its way to my Ultimate Comfort Reads shelf.” —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author

From the author of the “genuinely funny” and “delightful” Loathe at First Sight (NPR), a young Korean American woman’s journey to finding a new career and new love means learning to embrace the awkward and unexpected—exploring familial expectations, finding your voice, and unimaginably falling for your childhood rival.

When investment banker Jessie Kim is laid off in a virtual meeting and then overhears why (“she’s already being overpaid anyway for a woman” and “Asians are worker bees, not someone who can drum up new deals”) she delivers an “eff you guys” speech and storms out.

After moving back home to Tennessee to live with her loving but meddling mother and father, she runs into her childhood nemesis—golden child Daniel Choi—at the local Asian grocery store. The smart, charming lawyer appears to have it all...while Jessie has nothing.

Jess begrudgingly accepts Daniel’s help to relaunch her long abandoned Korean cooking YouTube channel: HANGUK HACKS, showcasing easy meal prep for busy professionals. But just as she discovers Daniel’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems and there’s more to him than meets the eye, he shows up for a life-changing business opportunity, and their rivalry is back on . . .

“A funny, lovely mother-daughter story. And then there’s Daniel—yummy Daniel—and great food. Settle in and enjoy!” —Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author

“So We Meet Again is a hilarious read. What can go wrong when, after a quarter-life crisis, you move back in with your hyper-competitive parents? This comeback story will charm you from beginning to end.” —Madeleine Henry, author of The Love Proof and Breathe In, Cash Out

disappointed

it would have been more enjoyable without the bad language , this story made me laugh until I would hear the -f- word

A predictable but lovely story

This is the perfect feel good quick get away story with a happy ever after ending. Also contains so uplifting words of inspiration to take away for our everyday challenges

Cutesy, but left wanting more.

Cute story, but I feel like it lacked depth and passion of the heart (rather than just in the pants). The story felt very rigid and I wanted more than just the overly analytical business woman reunites with old rival turned lover trope. The characters lacked soul and the main characters romance seemed very surface level with the slightest hint of spice...for a book that's supposed to be about cooking, I wish the heat would have been turned up a little bit.

Short but sweet storyline

Enjoyed the characters being realistic and being able to relate how Asian
families can be in their everyday lives.

This is a great short read

Thank you to the Today show for recommending this book. This is a great book for young women.