A review by puria
Didn't See That Coming by Jesse Q. Sutanto

emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
I really need to read descriptions of books and not pick a book based on authors I have previously read/liked and/or title. That is a me flaw.
Having said that, I picked this book because I have read the author before and I thought fun. I didnt realize this was a YA book. I still thought I might enjoy it because gamers, and set in Indonesia.
The school that the MC is transferred to was woefully familiar from my own childhood, public shaming, teachers yelling, strict uniforms. What was not familiar was the bullying. This book really needed it own trigger warning for bullying.
I saw the big identity reveal coming a mile away so that was no surprise, what was a surprise was the complete inept lack of communication and the chaotic decisions the leads were making that lead to a train wreck (imo) of a blow up.  The parents seemed cold and oblivious to the amount of bullying she faced in the new school. The book was not for me at all.
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