Sometimes, when you ask the universe for your soulmate, you wind up with your hate mate instead.
On Nami’s 30th birthday, she’s reminded at every turn that her life isn’t what she planned. She’s always excelled at everything – until now. Her fiancé blew up their engagement. Her pride and joy, the tech company she helped to found, is about to lose funding. And her sister, Sora, is getting married to the man of her dreams, Jack, and instead of being happy for her, as she knows she ought to be, she’s fighting off jealousy.
Frustrated with her life, she makes a wish on a birthday candle to find her soulmate. Instead, the universe delivers her hate mate, Nami’s old high school nemesis, Jae Lee, the most popular kid from high school, who also narrowly beat her out for valedictorian. More than a decade later, Jae is still as effortlessly cool, charming, and stylish as ever, and, to make matters worse, is planning a hostile take-over of her start-up. sharp elbows and even sharper banter as the two go head-to-head to see who’ll win this time. But when their rivalry ignites a different kind of passion, Nami starts to realize that it’s not just her company that’s in danger of being taken over, but her heart as well.
MY REVIEW
The Takeover is a quick and easy read. I found the plot to be enjoyable and entertaining. I really liked the tension and enemies-to-lovers vibe from Jae and Nami. If I had to make any complaints about this story it would be that I felt like it was a bit repetitive at times, especially when it came to Nami’s job. My other issue with this story was the pacing at the end. Throughout the story, The Takeover maintained a good pace, but towards the end, it was like it hit hyper-speed and ended up feeling far too rushed.
Overall, I think this book will be a hit for some and a miss for others. For me, it was it was an ok read.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book via the publisher & NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*
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