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maddieandherbooks's review against another edition
3.0
thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!
3.5 stars
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3.5 stars
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gailalison's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars- The premise of this book was interesting and it started off well, but I just couldn’t get connected to the characters, especially Jude. There wasn’t much of them together (before getting together) where it showed them starting to like each other- especially on his end. They got together, then it didn’t have much of them falling in love. Even though the book is told from her point of view, the reader should still see hints that he’s falling for her as well in order for it to draw you in and build that tension. It just wasn’t there. He just wasn’t even that likable until close to the end. He just acted like a child. But for some reason (not well explained to the reader) she finds him amazing.
The writing overall was fine, but there were times when the dialogue was cheesy or unrealistic. It really took me out of the story. Also, although I’m sure it was at least partly intentional, the scene with her reading the “poem” she wrote was way too cringey. You get the impression it’s supposed to be a little cringey, but it went beyond that to just silly. That entire part of the book, she just ends up coming across as unhinged.
I liked this book enough to finish it, but not enough to recommend it or to read anything else by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley for access to this eArc for my honest opinion!
The writing overall was fine, but there were times when the dialogue was cheesy or unrealistic. It really took me out of the story. Also, although I’m sure it was at least partly intentional, the scene with her reading the “poem” she wrote was way too cringey. You get the impression it’s supposed to be a little cringey, but it went beyond that to just silly. That entire part of the book, she just ends up coming across as unhinged.
I liked this book enough to finish it, but not enough to recommend it or to read anything else by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley for access to this eArc for my honest opinion!
blabsaboutbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kelread's review against another edition
4.0
There's so much to enjoy about the childhood friends/enemies to lovers trope and Meredith Schorr does it well with "Someone Like You." Molly and Jude are both engaging in their own right and some of their rivalry dynamic is genuinely amusing. The story felt a bit uneven towards the latter third of the book and it lost a little momentum and there were some plot points that were either unresolved or unnecessary (re: Esther's issue with her ex). The characters are likeable enough and you're rooting for them, but it's frustratingly evident that they're each their own (and their relationship) worst enemy.
Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy, opinion is my own.
Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy, opinion is my own.
mjhj83's review
3.0
I liked this book...right up until the 80% mark. Wtf. The MMC was supposed to be....charming? But was just a dick. And the people pleasing FMC ended up being a complete doormat. Incredibly tough to finish.
amym84's review against another edition
3.0
Molly Blum and Jude Stark - once childhood best friends - have been in a prank war for as long as she can remember. Their families have lived across the street from one another since before they or their siblings were born. At some point their friendship morphed into Jude pulling a prank on Molly and then Molly having to retaliate and vice versa. Things only get worse as Molly tries to uphold her penchant for reliability and planning and Jude is perceived as being aimless.
Molly hasn't seen - has kind of actively avoided - Jude for a few years. But when the Blum/Stark siblings decide to get together to throw their parents a joint anniversary party, Molly and Jude are tasked with finding the venue.
Spending so much time together reignites the animosity that Molly feels for Jude, and that he clearly feels for her. But when Molly's carefully planned life suffers and unexpected blow, the only person she wants to talk to is Jude.
I really enjoyed Meredith Schorr's As Seen on TV so when I heard about this next book by her, I was definitely going to read it. I also so enjoy a good enemies-to-lovers trope so right away the premise checked off a lot of boxes.
However, I found it a little difficult to connect and or / root for Molly and Jude. I think it's because right out of the gate, we're thrown again into the middle of them trying to one-up each other. I mean these are characters who are in their late twenties, I just felt like it was incongruous to where they should be at in their lives. Plus, what stuck with me for some reason, is they're pulling these pranks while trying to find a venue for the anniversary party (initially anyway) so it kind of wastes other people's time and, to me, that's just not cool. It would be one thing if it was only between the two of them. Honestly, though, as quickly as this reignited game is brought up, we move on and they try to take their task seriously.
Then we're on to another hook in the story. Which is apparently Jude and Molly have been dating people - for years mind you - that are exactly like the other. Of course they don't see it, but everyone around them does.
Again, like the pranks, this is an idea that is brought up and then we quickly move on. I would have loved some of these things to be fleshed out a little more. If it had been a longer running gag I think it would have had more of an impact. This in particular I found really interesting and would have loved if we spent more time maybe seeing the various dates that each of them have instead of one instance and then the others are inferred.
It speaks to how the story goes along in general I think. There are so many little ideas that each one is just given a snippet of time and then it's on to the next. I didn't feel the progression of Jude and Molly's relationship. While, yes, they've known each other since childhood and one could argue that the progression has been in play from the beginning, readers have only been with Molly and Jude for this moment in time.
Beyond their central relationship, there is also a lot going on in Molly's presonal and professional life as well just to add into the mix of the story.
While the heart of the story and the writing are on par for what I expected from Meredith Schorr, the overall story, while enjoyable, was ok.
I do look forward to whatever Meredith Schorr has in store for readers next. She has a wonderful way with getting to the heart of a story and they depictions of family and friendship are my favorite moments in the book.
Molly hasn't seen - has kind of actively avoided - Jude for a few years. But when the Blum/Stark siblings decide to get together to throw their parents a joint anniversary party, Molly and Jude are tasked with finding the venue.
Spending so much time together reignites the animosity that Molly feels for Jude, and that he clearly feels for her. But when Molly's carefully planned life suffers and unexpected blow, the only person she wants to talk to is Jude.
I really enjoyed Meredith Schorr's As Seen on TV so when I heard about this next book by her, I was definitely going to read it. I also so enjoy a good enemies-to-lovers trope so right away the premise checked off a lot of boxes.
However, I found it a little difficult to connect and or / root for Molly and Jude. I think it's because right out of the gate, we're thrown again into the middle of them trying to one-up each other. I mean these are characters who are in their late twenties, I just felt like it was incongruous to where they should be at in their lives. Plus, what stuck with me for some reason, is they're pulling these pranks while trying to find a venue for the anniversary party (initially anyway) so it kind of wastes other people's time and, to me, that's just not cool. It would be one thing if it was only between the two of them. Honestly, though, as quickly as this reignited game is brought up, we move on and they try to take their task seriously.
Then we're on to another hook in the story. Which is apparently Jude and Molly have been dating people - for years mind you - that are exactly like the other. Of course they don't see it, but everyone around them does.
Again, like the pranks, this is an idea that is brought up and then we quickly move on. I would have loved some of these things to be fleshed out a little more. If it had been a longer running gag I think it would have had more of an impact. This in particular I found really interesting and would have loved if we spent more time maybe seeing the various dates that each of them have instead of one instance and then the others are inferred.
It speaks to how the story goes along in general I think. There are so many little ideas that each one is just given a snippet of time and then it's on to the next. I didn't feel the progression of Jude and Molly's relationship. While, yes, they've known each other since childhood and one could argue that the progression has been in play from the beginning, readers have only been with Molly and Jude for this moment in time.
Beyond their central relationship, there is also a lot going on in Molly's presonal and professional life as well just to add into the mix of the story.
While the heart of the story and the writing are on par for what I expected from Meredith Schorr, the overall story, while enjoyable, was ok.
I do look forward to whatever Meredith Schorr has in store for readers next. She has a wonderful way with getting to the heart of a story and they depictions of family and friendship are my favorite moments in the book.
lizziepagereads's review against another edition
2.0
What I liked:
-The premise is unique - the two MCs, Molly and Jude, grew up across the street from each other and were best friends until age 6, when they started a prank war that continued to escalate throughout high school and never resolved. In the story, they’re thrown together to plan a joint anniversary party for their parents, who are still neighbors and best friends
-NYC plays a big role in the story and the author does a fantastic job of bringing the reader right onto the streets of New York.
What didn’t work for me:
-I didn’t buy the HEA (cringe). Molly and Jude have been enemies forever, and even after getting to know each other more, realize they aren’t compatible. Nevertheless, they decide “love is enough” and ride off into the sunset. Like, no it’s not. These two are going to be divorced in a few years. This is hard to get past in a romance novel...
Thank you to NetGalley, Forever, and the author for the gifted copy.
-The premise is unique - the two MCs, Molly and Jude, grew up across the street from each other and were best friends until age 6, when they started a prank war that continued to escalate throughout high school and never resolved. In the story, they’re thrown together to plan a joint anniversary party for their parents, who are still neighbors and best friends
-NYC plays a big role in the story and the author does a fantastic job of bringing the reader right onto the streets of New York.
What didn’t work for me:
-I didn’t buy the HEA (cringe). Molly and Jude have been enemies forever, and even after getting to know each other more, realize they aren’t compatible. Nevertheless, they decide “love is enough” and ride off into the sunset. Like, no it’s not. These two are going to be divorced in a few years. This is hard to get past in a romance novel...
Thank you to NetGalley, Forever, and the author for the gifted copy.
bananacouture's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to this via audiobook. My first audiobook ever. All I have to say is I don’t think I enjoy audiobooks. The narrator was not my favorite and the honestly just did not like her voices she gave the characters.
I cringed at the explicit scenes and was overall just annoyed by their bickering and pranks. They are in their mid-late 20s in this book and they act like literal children. I could understand the antics as kids and teens but I don’t care enough about anyone else to bicker and prank them like these two do. I’m also super bummed her parents got separated and hadn’t told the kids and we’re gonna go to dinner for their anniversary with all their kids and that was when they thought it would be smart to tell them. Overall I just would not recommend this book to people unless they enjoy these aspects.
I cringed at the explicit scenes and was overall just annoyed by their bickering and pranks. They are in their mid-late 20s in this book and they act like literal children. I could understand the antics as kids and teens but I don’t care enough about anyone else to bicker and prank them like these two do. I’m also super bummed her parents got separated and hadn’t told the kids and we’re gonna go to dinner for their anniversary with all their kids and that was when they thought it would be smart to tell them. Overall I just would not recommend this book to people unless they enjoy these aspects.