Well, That Was Unexpected

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anyway, u know what’s another suitable title for this book? “nothing and everything”!!!! because every time it was mentioned in the book, an aww kind of smile would be plastered on my face; the phrase holds so much power imo. it’s like be it in silence or in chaos, george and sharlot could talk about nothing and everything. they could talk and be with each other in either moment. found my new fav phrase!! 🥹 Two parents decide to play a cat fishing game to match their children via dating app. Both Sharlot and George find each other boring, traditional after reading each other’s comments on the dating app. They have no idea written sections are filled by their parents. Crazy Rich Asians meets To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before in this an outrageous, laugh-out-loud yet heartfelt YA fake dating romcom, from the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Prize THIS is how u do rom-coms and fake-dating, ladies and men (as if i’ve read a lot of fake datings 🤩). jesse q. sutanto SLAYS i loooove this book The novel is full to the brim with humor, heart, and a joyous celebration of Chinese Indonesian culture. In a novel that brings to mind Bridget Jones’ Diary, Sutanto has created a book that readers will want to return to again and again.” —Booklist, starred review

For Sharlot, this change includes leaving her life in California behind, getting dragged onto an international flight, and flying to her mother's native Indonesia where they will remain for the rest of the Summer. You know what wasn’t unexpected? Me falling in love with everything about this book. The characters, the romance, and the setting especially. Meanwhile, George’s billionaire tycoon family is desperate to protect his image. When his father finds Sharlot’s profile on a dating app (run by her mom), it’s a score. They (as in, the protagonists’ PARENTS) arrange to meet. Well, That Was Unexpected by Jesse Q. Sutanto is a funny, heartwarming tale of family and love. I enjoyed this multicultural story, with charming side characters and a beautiful love story. 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.

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anyway, u know what’s another suitable title for this book? “nothing and everything”!!!! because every time it was mentioned in the book, an aww kind of smile would be plastered on my face; the phrase holds so much power imo. it’s like be it in si An] uproarious rom-com…Sutanto explores the richness of Indonesian culture and history through alternating first-person perspectives, alarge and vibrant Chinese Indonesian cast, well-timed comedy, and soap opera–worthy drama in this summery read.” —PW 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.

Unbeknownst to both teens, Sharlot's mom and George's dad have begun quests to find appropriate romantic partners for their children. They cannot sit by and let their teens deviant behaviors progress any further. Sharlot doesn’t know much about her Indonesian culture and doesn’t feel like she fully fits in anywhere. George is the only male heir in the famous Tanuwijayan family. He feels pressure to do things perfectly for his family and join their business. Set in beautiful Indonesia: Sharlot and George meet, discover new parts of themselves, and learn amazing lessons surrounded by the love of their meddlesome (but well-meaning) family members. George is only male heir of their family dynasty as Sharlot only has her mother as a parent. And her mother ran away from her homeland under suspicious circumstances.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. Eleanor and I wait for it. He’s going to say something like “privileged” and then go into a whole lecture about don’t I know how fortunate I am to be his son, etc. That moment was everything to me. I never thought I would read a book where the main characters spoke my language and wore batik clothes. And Kiki. Must not forget the absolute icon Kiki. Seriously, if I could be any of the characters in this book I would take any and all of them gladly, but Kiki is my life’s ambition in a single person.