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jessdone's review against another edition
4.0
My mother recommended this book and I'm glad I took her up on this suggestion. While not my common genre "Matchmaking for Beginners" is an engaging holiday read.
If pushed, I'd say the book tells a predictable tale and doesn't challenge new age stereo types. But even knowing the outcome, I enjoyed the journey offered. Not every book has to examine the intricacies of claiming to be magic in the real world or how potentially damaging some of those views are. We can just have a story that revels in the whimsy of an eccentric personality.
If pushed, I'd say the book tells a predictable tale and doesn't challenge new age stereo types. But even knowing the outcome, I enjoyed the journey offered. Not every book has to examine the intricacies of claiming to be magic in the real world or how potentially damaging some of those views are. We can just have a story that revels in the whimsy of an eccentric personality.
ybagueera's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
cottoncashmerecathair's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I started this book, and I thought it was very odd at first and I was reading it slowly. Then, I could barely put it down, especially near the end! It’s a sweet story that you may or may not find predictable, but I don’t mind predictable feel-good stories at all. The main character, Marnie, thinks her life is going to end in the perfect storybook ending…until it doesn’t. I find that I related to Marnie a lot even though my life might look more “typical” than hers! I may or may not have cried a bit at the end.
This review was originally posted on cottoncashmerecathair.com.
This review was originally posted on cottoncashmerecathair.com.
alidottie's review
4.0
I won this book as a digital (Kindle) read from Goodreads, so I read it as soon as I could. When I started I had a lot of trepidation—it didn’t seem like a story I was going to like, but then Marnie starts moving—physically and mentally—and the book gets better. I’m still not 100% thrilled with all the characters and their choices, but I didn’t mind spending time with the main ones and that is what you want when you’re reading for pleasure.
jpaul7383's review
5.0
Believe in the magic
I honestly went into this book thinking - “Eh, sounds cute, it’s free from Kindle Unlimited and has an audiobook that’s free too so I can listen on my way to work. It turned out to be so much better. Believe in the magic and trust it when you set it free.
I honestly went into this book thinking - “Eh, sounds cute, it’s free from Kindle Unlimited and has an audiobook that’s free too so I can listen on my way to work. It turned out to be so much better. Believe in the magic and trust it when you set it free.
squish93's review
5.0
I surprisingly really enjoyed this book! I say surprisingly because I almost never read romance books like this and tend to stick to Sci-Fi and Fantasy.
This was a very easy read with relatable characters and a funny, romantic story. Though the characters could be frustrating at times because of their decisions, if you really step back and look at their actions, though irritating, are very real. Even if you yourself haven't done something like it, you likely know someone who has. It's really a story about learning who you really are, versus the person you "think" you are--accepting all your faults, quirks, and issues and turning them into positives.
Though the book is a romance book, it's not overwhelming the story, and you really get to know the characters and understand who they are and why they do the things they do. I couldn't put it down and highly recommend it!
This was a very easy read with relatable characters and a funny, romantic story. Though the characters could be frustrating at times because of their decisions, if you really step back and look at their actions, though irritating, are very real. Even if you yourself haven't done something like it, you likely know someone who has. It's really a story about learning who you really are, versus the person you "think" you are--accepting all your faults, quirks, and issues and turning them into positives.
Though the book is a romance book, it's not overwhelming the story, and you really get to know the characters and understand who they are and why they do the things they do. I couldn't put it down and highly recommend it!
libabbywilliams's review
4.0
Heartwarming
This was a very heartwarming novel. Even though Blix, the great aunt gifting the brownstone, is dead for about half the novel, she is the most developed character. The rest, even main character marine, seem like a stock character that is not well thought out and have only shallow motivations. Would be a five star book, if the plot and characters were better thought out, as it left me with a really good feeling.
This was a very heartwarming novel. Even though Blix, the great aunt gifting the brownstone, is dead for about half the novel, she is the most developed character. The rest, even main character marine, seem like a stock character that is not well thought out and have only shallow motivations. Would be a five star book, if the plot and characters were better thought out, as it left me with a really good feeling.
sallyavena's review
3.0
Likable and relatable characters with a fun plot. A little more swearing than I would have liked though.
nvangilder's review
4.0
Cute and funny
I really enjoyed this book. Blix was so much fun. Watching Patrick and Marnie grow was so sweet and funny. I wanted to thump the nephew in the head.
I really enjoyed this book. Blix was so much fun. Watching Patrick and Marnie grow was so sweet and funny. I wanted to thump the nephew in the head.