"A delightful, hilarious, captivating love letter to Indonesia, and coming of age in a large meddlesome family, and the thrill of finding your person where you least expect it!"--Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
After Sharlot Citra's mother catches her in a compromising position, she finds herself whisked away from LA to her mother’s native Indonesia. It'll be exactly what they both need. Or so her mother thinks.
When George Clooney Tanuwijaya's father (who is obsessed with American celebrities) fears he no longer understands how to get through to his son, he decides to take matters into his own hands.
To ensure that their children find the right kind of romantic partner, Sharlot's mother and George's father do what any "good" parent would do: they strike up a conversation online, pretending to be their children.
When the kids find out about their parents’ actions, they’re horrified. Not even a trip to one of the most romantic places on earth could possibly make Sharlot and George fall for each other. But as the layers peel back and the person they thought they knew from online is revealed, the truth becomes more complicated. As unlikely as it may seem, did their parents manage to find their true match after all?
Romance | Teens & YA
Publication Date: 27 Oct 2022
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Advance Praise for Well, That Was Unexpected:
"A hilarious, heartfelt rom-com with a refreshing take on matchmaking, complete with embarrassing, yet well meaning, parents and a social media twist."—Krystal Marquis, author of The Davenports
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"Charming and immersive, this book feels like taking a trip to Indonesia. Jesse Q. Sutanto writes such vibrant characters, with gorgeous descriptions of setting, culture, and food. Don't read this on an empty stomach!"—Nicole Lesperance, author of The Depths.
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“Sutanto is the queen of quirky heroines in borderline chaotic situations.”—BuzzFeed
My Review:
5 Stars:
📖Book: Well, That Was Unexpected
⭐️Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✍🏼Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto
📚Genre: Romance | Teens & YA
🗏 Pages: 339
⚠️Warnings: Sexism, Homophobia
🔖Readability: 4.5/5 minimal italic font is used
🥇First Line: "Bradley, I'm Ready."
Things to expect:
✨Opposites Attract
❤️Enemies to Lovers
💞Fake Dating
💛Hilarious Banter
🌺Catfishing Parents
🌼Love Letter to Indonesia
A hilarious rom-com with embarrassing but well-meaning parents. Jesse composes a love letter to Indonesia with a vibrant cast of characters, gorgeous descriptions, and a refreshing coming-to-age story. 'Well, that was Unexpected' is surprising, immersive, charming, and should be on everyone's must-read list. I loved the refreshing take on match matching in a modern setting with the parents being the ones who are getting the kids into trouble. I felt like this was an easy-to-read story, and I read the entire thing in one sitting. I am excited to see other things and other genres, Jesse. Q. Sutanto will get into.
Thanks to Netgalley and TBR Tours and Beyond, and Delacorte Press for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley and TBR Tours and Beyound and Delacorte Press for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
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E-BOOK COST
AUTHOR
Jesse Q Sutanto is the author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession, and Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit. The film rights to her women’s fiction, Dial A for Aunties, was bought by Netflix in a competitive bidding war. Jesse lives in Indonesia with her husband, her two daughters, and her ridiculously large extended family.
PUBLISHER
Delacorte Press was founded in 1921 by George T. Delacorte, Jr., and first published pulp magazines, detective stories and articles about the movies before it too became a full-service house, publishing original works of fiction in all formats. It is an imprint of Penguin Random House
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JESSE Q. SUTANTO
"A delightful, hilarious, captivating love letter to Indonesia, and coming of age in a large meddlesome family, and the thrill of finding your person where you least expect it!"--Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis
After Sharlot Citra's mother catches her in a compromising position, she finds herself whisked away from LA to her mother’s native Indonesia. It'll be exactly what they both need. Or so her mother thinks.
When George Clooney Tanuwijaya's father (who is obsessed with American celebrities) fears he no longer understands how to get through to his son, he decides to take matters into his own hands.
To ensure that their children find the right kind of romantic partner, Sharlot's mother and George's father do what any "good" parent would do: they strike up a conversation online, pretending to be their children.
When the kids find out about their parents’ actions, they’re horrified. Not even a trip to one of the most romantic places on earth could possibly make Sharlot and George fall for each other. But as the layers peel back and the person they thought they knew from online is revealed, the truth becomes more complicated. As unlikely as it may seem, did their parents manage to find their true match after all?
Romance | Teens & YA
Publication Date: 12 Jul 2022
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Advance Praise for Well, That Was Unexpected:
"A hilarious, heartfelt rom-com with a refreshing take on matchmaking, complete with embarrassing, yet well meaning, parents and a social media twist."—Krystal Marquis, author of The Davenports
-
"Charming and immersive, this book feels like taking a trip to Indonesia. Jesse Q. Sutanto writes such vibrant characters, with gorgeous descriptions of setting, culture, and food. Don't read this on an empty stomach!"—Nicole Lesperance, author of The Depths.
-
“Sutanto is the queen of quirky heroines in borderline chaotic situations.”—BuzzFeed
My Review:
5 Stars:
📖Book: Well, That Was Unexpected
⭐️Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✍🏼Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto
📚Genre: Romance | Teens & YA
🗏 Pages: 339
⚠️Warnings: Sexism, Homophobia
🔖Readability: 4.5/5 minimal italic font is used
🥇First Line: "Bradley, I'm Ready."
Things to expect:
✨Opposites Attract
❤️Enemies to Lovers
💞Fake Dating
💛Hilarious Banter
🌺Catfishing Parents
🌼Love Letter to Indonesia
A hilarious rom-com with embarrassing but well-meaning parents. Jesse composes a love letter to Indonesia with a vibrant cast of characters, gorgeous descriptions, and a refreshing coming-to-age story. 'Well, that was Unexpected' is surprising, immersive, charming, and should be on everyone's must-read list. I loved the refreshing take on match matching in a modern setting with the parents being the ones who are getting the kids into trouble. I felt like this was an easy-to-read story, and I read the entire thing in one sitting. I am excited to see other things and other genres, Jesse. Q. Sutanto will get into.
Thanks to Netgalley and TBR Tours and Beyond, and Delacorte Press for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley and TBR Tours and Beyound and Delacorte Press for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
PRINT LENGTH PAGES
AVERAGE REVIEW RATING
HARDCOVER COST
E-BOOK COST
AUTHOR
Jesse Q Sutanto is the author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession, and Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit. The film rights to her women’s fiction, Dial A for Aunties, was bought by Netflix in a competitive bidding war. Jesse lives in Indonesia with her husband, her two daughters, and her ridiculously large extended family.
PUBLISHER
Delacorte Press was founded in 1921 by George T. Delacorte, Jr., and first published pulp magazines, detective stories and articles about the movies before it too became a full-service house, publishing original works of fiction in all formats. It is an imprint of Penguin Random House
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