A review by fresholivebread
Kairo's Billionaire by Jocelynn Drake

adventurous challenging funny hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

A hacker awakes to find himself taken by a billionaire needing his help. Kairo may be a nerdy hacker, but he's very dangerous in his own right. Izzie is a sweet cinnamon roll, very caring of everyone, though he can also be somewhat naïve. Forced proximity and circumstances move their romance quickly, though the deep feelings came on rather abruptly. But there's good chemistry between them and they're cute together. 

Izzie's incessant self doubt can get a bit repetitive, but the way Kairo constantly uplifts Izzie is very sweet. They're both are very protective of one another, and there's minimal angst and no miscommunications. And there's real effort to understand each other's world. The suspense and action are fun, though the resolution felt anti-climatic. Kairo's team is a hilarious, and Izzie's sister Athena + Joey the ferret are great.