HELLOOOOOO I just finished this book and it was the cutest!

XOXO is one of the my most anticipated this year and it did not let me down. This was light, funny, but also emotional and inspiring in its own way!

Love the writing style—humorous, but also full of anticipation. As for the characters, it was easy to get a grasp of the main character and root for her. Reading the story through her perspective was enjoyable. Also, Jenny learning about idol groups and the basics of K-pop industry reminded me of myself when I started getting into TWICE and BTS last year! lol

Jaewoo is adorable (obviously). I also loved the other minor characters, especially those who became Jenny's best friends. (I think I just became a Sori supremacist)

I adored the romance and the overall plot! Some parts can come off as cliché, but it's the stuff you'd expect at romantic K-dramas and I am here for it. I do wish there was more to Jenny's relationship with her mom, and her mom's relationship with Jenny's grandma. I guess wanted more closure/resolution, still it was good. Career is also an important aspect in the story (both in Jaewoo's side and Jenny's side) and I appreciated that there were a few discussions on how Korean and the Western perspective differs when it comes to having a dream and having a responsibility to your family.

I also loved XOXO, of course! They reminded me a bit of BTS, in terms of the group dynamics and the talent they have. Still, they're so different from each other and I know XOXO has taken a life of its own, especially in this story. I also loved how it was emphasized here that K-pop is just music, and definitely not something to be embarrassed about. That it can be amazing if you just give it a chance.

Overall, this was such a fun read. I enjoyed it a lot! Looking forward to reading the author's future works for sure!

A big, big thank you to Epic Reads for sending over a copy! This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.