I Did Something Bad follows journalist Khin, who is assigned to report on world-famous actor Tyler Tun. While Khin is initially looking for a Vogue-worthy scoop, she soon learns that Tyler is holding something back.  After a late-night encounter with a stranger gone wrong, Tyler and Khin swear each other to secrecy. Is Tyler truly as golden as he seems or does he have a dark secret? 

I Did Something Bad is a lighthearted and fun rom-com with a touch of murder. Khin and Tyler have a hilarious and relatable banter between them. I enjoyed the deeper thread of Khin’s abortion story coverage, as this is an issue that women face all over the world. Tyler is very sweet and earnest. Tyler and Khin also both have strong connections with friends and family, which was beautifully portrayed. I liked learning about Myanmar as well! 

Readers who enjoyed Finlay Donovan Is Killing it (Elle Cosimano) and Dial A for Aunties (Jesse Q. Sutanto) will love I Did Something Bad. I’m looking forward to reading what Pyae Moe Thet War writes next! 

Thank you to Pyae Moe Thet War, St. Martin’s Press, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.