Reviews with content warning for Cursing - You Deserve Each Other

WARNING: Guess what? It's unpopular opinion time again!!

I had such a great time reading Twice Shy last year, and I've been meaning to read more of her books ever since. I decided to turn to her debut You Deserve Each Other next, because I do enjoy a good enemy-to-lover romance and the premise sounded like so much fun... But sadly it just wasn't ment to be in the end. Honestly, this book made me. SO. ANGRY. It's been a long time since I despised a main character this much, but Naomi definitely wins the prize here. Self-centered, immature, vindicative, mean and simply despicable; I honestly could not find one thing I liked about her. I only started to hate her more and more with each page, and Nicholas was no picnic either. He is basically a mommy boy who still does everything she demands of him even though he is in his thirties. Healthy relationship much? Plus he is just as bad with him returning Naomi's bad behavior. Oh yes, the two definitely deserve each other after all, and not in a good way. Basically, Naomi has been lying to Nicholas from the very beginning of their relationship, then gets mad when things aren't going her way... Nevermind the fact that she doesn't exactly stand up for herself in the beginning either. The miscommunication trope seems to be a big part of the plot, but I didn't like how it was developed and it was mostly Naomi refusing to communicate properly or accept her faults. Sure, the second half did have some redeeming moments, but for me it was too little too late and I was already actively hating the story too much by then to be swayed by it. I confess that I started skimreading sooner than later, and I kind of wish I had just DNFed it instead... Oh yes, it's easy to say that You Deserve Each Other and me most definitely didn't get along.

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tisya's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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awenya's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I really loved this book! I don't ever read in the romance genre, but I love humorous chick flicks. If you like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days or 10 Things I Hate About You, you'll probably like this book too!

There is some spice in the latter half of the book.

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jillkaarlela's review

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adventurous challenging emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Taylor Swift Songs: “the Great War” (actually perfect for this book), “antihero”, “This Love (TV)”, “new year’s day”, “fearless (TV)”

If you’re a fan of Emily Henry and enemies to lovers (or in this case, lovers to enemies to lovers) this book is perfect for you! Screaming, crying, throwing up. I absolutely loved this book!! The concept of the prank war is so funny and original! This is the best lovers to enemies to lovers I have read. This book, besides being romantic and hilarious (aka Romcom) was also so heartwarming and deep, with amazing character arcs and personal growth for each of the characters. I deeply loved all of these characters so much, and truly felt connected to them. The deadpan humor, banter, and pranks they play on each other had me laughing and smiling so much. This whole book had me smiling for ear to ear and my heart is so full. You will experience all the emotions, all of the feels.

I think everything about this book is absolutely perfect; I would not change a single thing, so it is receiving a coveted 5⭐️ becoming my 12/188 5⭐️books.

Sarah Hogle is becoming one of my favorite authors.

Age rating: probably 14-15+, a few brief steamy scenes

Description: Naomi and Nicholas are an engaged couple that have fallen out of love with each other, but neither wants to break off the engagement because whoever breaks it off, has to pay the extremely expensive wedding deposits. So, they start a prank war with each other to get the other to break it off first. And in doing so, remember what made them fall in love with each other in the first place.

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comfortreaderr's review

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

loved the ending of the book and the buildup was perfect. beginning was a bit slower-paced but it speeds up as you get to the middle and end. the characters are loveable and the character development is awesome.

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mypatronusisajedi's review

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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