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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.
all2139's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
3.5
scottonreads's review against another edition
3.0
Big Thanks to Forever Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC to read and review!
I am a big romance and Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes! So Someone Just Like You felt RIGHT up my alley!
And while it was enjoyable enough, it felt a little predictable to me. I flew through it, but that was partially because it was a bit flat as opposed to me enjoying it so much I couldn't put it down.
For me, the best romances are the ones with a lot of character development and where the happily ever after feels earned. This one fell a little short on that front, unfortunately.
A perfectly enjoyable romance, but one that I wanted a bit more from.
I am a big romance and Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes! So Someone Just Like You felt RIGHT up my alley!
And while it was enjoyable enough, it felt a little predictable to me. I flew through it, but that was partially because it was a bit flat as opposed to me enjoying it so much I couldn't put it down.
For me, the best romances are the ones with a lot of character development and where the happily ever after feels earned. This one fell a little short on that front, unfortunately.
A perfectly enjoyable romance, but one that I wanted a bit more from.
smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
This was a really fun enemies to lovers romance featuring the grown children of two big Jewish families who have grown up next door to one another and come together to help plan a surprise wedding anniversary for both sets of parents.
Youngest siblings and childhood rivals, Molly and Jude get assigned the task of finding a venue for the party since both live in New York City. This forces them to spend time together for the first time in several years and ends up with them reviving their juvenile prank wars.
The line between love and hate is a thin one though and along the way Jude and Molly realize they may have been seeking each other out unknowingly all of their lives, leading to a hot night together and an almost too quick jump into a relationship that has rocky results.
I loved the cast of secondary characters, the pranks and the emotional depth in this story!! Jude and Molly had great chemistry and a shared history that helped make up for the somewhat insta-love plot twist. Both characters deal with personal issues and career changes which made for a well-rounded story in my opinion.
EXCELLENT on audio narrated by Justis Bolding and definitely recommended for fans of the author's last book (which while connected is also good as a standalone read). Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
Youngest siblings and childhood rivals, Molly and Jude get assigned the task of finding a venue for the party since both live in New York City. This forces them to spend time together for the first time in several years and ends up with them reviving their juvenile prank wars.
The line between love and hate is a thin one though and along the way Jude and Molly realize they may have been seeking each other out unknowingly all of their lives, leading to a hot night together and an almost too quick jump into a relationship that has rocky results.
I loved the cast of secondary characters, the pranks and the emotional depth in this story!! Jude and Molly had great chemistry and a shared history that helped make up for the somewhat insta-love plot twist. Both characters deal with personal issues and career changes which made for a well-rounded story in my opinion.
EXCELLENT on audio narrated by Justis Bolding and definitely recommended for fans of the author's last book (which while connected is also good as a standalone read). Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
lynnedf's review
2.0
Thank you Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC in return for an honest review.
I had high hopes for "Someone Just Like You" and I'm going to just put it out there... I was disappointed.
Molly and Jude - grew up next door to one another. Their parents are best friends, they are both the youngest of three, and they have hated one another since they were six years old.
Jump 20 years later - and Molly and Jude are tasked with finding a location for the party their siblings are planning to celebrate both set of parents wedding anniversaries. And so begins the pranks, teasing and 100% obnoxious behaviour.
The entire book is told through Molly's perspective and I think that is one of the reasons I got annoyed with it. I did not find Molly a sympathetic character - she seemed stuck in the past. Without giving any of the plot away - her reaction to a family situation; even her attitude towards work - all of it felt juvenile. I KNOW that she is supposed to be a goody-goody two shoes, but I felt like there was no self development/ taking accountability for her actions.
SIgh.
I really dislike leaving a negative review, but I just didn't jive with these characters or with this story.
Sorry! This could also simply be a me thing and not a book thing.
I had high hopes for "Someone Just Like You" and I'm going to just put it out there... I was disappointed.
Molly and Jude - grew up next door to one another. Their parents are best friends, they are both the youngest of three, and they have hated one another since they were six years old.
Jump 20 years later - and Molly and Jude are tasked with finding a location for the party their siblings are planning to celebrate both set of parents wedding anniversaries. And so begins the pranks, teasing and 100% obnoxious behaviour.
The entire book is told through Molly's perspective and I think that is one of the reasons I got annoyed with it. I did not find Molly a sympathetic character - she seemed stuck in the past. Without giving any of the plot away - her reaction to a family situation; even her attitude towards work - all of it felt juvenile. I KNOW that she is supposed to be a goody-goody two shoes, but I felt like there was no self development/ taking accountability for her actions.
SIgh.
I really dislike leaving a negative review, but I just didn't jive with these characters or with this story.
Sorry! This could also simply be a me thing and not a book thing.
npbarragan's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
emily_loves_2_read's review
3.0
Someone Just Like You
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Author: Meredith Schorr
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Jude Stark is the bane of Molly Blum's existence. The former neighbors and complete opposites began a rivalry in grade school that continued all the way through high school, consisting of fights, pranks, and generally one‑upping each other—until one over-the-top prank changed everything. A decade later, their siblings have forced them to collaborate on a surprise co‑wedding anniversary celebration for their parents, and soon Molly and Jude are reverting to their old tricks.
But eventually, a reluctant friendship develops…along with an unexpected spark of sexual tension. The two come to discover they have more in common than they thought, including continually dating doppelgängers of each other, raising the question why are they seeking in romantic partners what they claim to hate about each other. They finally give in to their growing feelings, but will that old competitive spirit take over, or will they finally realize being on the same team is a lot more fun?
My Thoughts: Jude and Molly have known each other since they were walking. Sometime during school, they began prank wars on each other but they have not seen each other in many years. Both of the families’ parents are celebrating milestone anniversaries so the adult children want to do a combined special anniversary party. They put Molly and Jude in charge of the venue. They pick up on the prank wars where they left off. After Molly catches a cold, they become friends and eventually… The tropes followed are an enemies to lovers and opposites attrack.
The story is narrated by Molly. I really had a hard time of Molly and Jude, in the adult arena, acting like they were five. The characters had not evolved since grad school, they were stuck in this live or die prank war. Prank wars is okay for children, teens, and even young adults, but not when you planning your parent’s special anniversary party. Having said that, after getting past the prank wars vibe, the characters did have witty banter and chemistry. The on again and off again was too bumpy for my liking. I do favor a third act breakup, but this was some beyond that. The author did a great job with the Jewish representation and detailing New York.
I have come to love Schorr’s writing, however, this one fell a little flat for me. The intentional miscommunication to an event as important as a golden anniversary party was beyond the scope of pranking, and even as adults, pranking seems a tad immature. Maybe other readers who enjoy pranks will have a better reading experience. I do understand that pranks go way into adulthood, I am just not a fan. Overall, this was a good read that I would recommend to others, maybe listening to the audiobook would enrich the reading experience versus reading the actual book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Author: Meredith Schorr
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Jude Stark is the bane of Molly Blum's existence. The former neighbors and complete opposites began a rivalry in grade school that continued all the way through high school, consisting of fights, pranks, and generally one‑upping each other—until one over-the-top prank changed everything. A decade later, their siblings have forced them to collaborate on a surprise co‑wedding anniversary celebration for their parents, and soon Molly and Jude are reverting to their old tricks.
But eventually, a reluctant friendship develops…along with an unexpected spark of sexual tension. The two come to discover they have more in common than they thought, including continually dating doppelgängers of each other, raising the question why are they seeking in romantic partners what they claim to hate about each other. They finally give in to their growing feelings, but will that old competitive spirit take over, or will they finally realize being on the same team is a lot more fun?
My Thoughts: Jude and Molly have known each other since they were walking. Sometime during school, they began prank wars on each other but they have not seen each other in many years. Both of the families’ parents are celebrating milestone anniversaries so the adult children want to do a combined special anniversary party. They put Molly and Jude in charge of the venue. They pick up on the prank wars where they left off. After Molly catches a cold, they become friends and eventually… The tropes followed are an enemies to lovers and opposites attrack.
The story is narrated by Molly. I really had a hard time of Molly and Jude, in the adult arena, acting like they were five. The characters had not evolved since grad school, they were stuck in this live or die prank war. Prank wars is okay for children, teens, and even young adults, but not when you planning your parent’s special anniversary party. Having said that, after getting past the prank wars vibe, the characters did have witty banter and chemistry. The on again and off again was too bumpy for my liking. I do favor a third act breakup, but this was some beyond that. The author did a great job with the Jewish representation and detailing New York.
I have come to love Schorr’s writing, however, this one fell a little flat for me. The intentional miscommunication to an event as important as a golden anniversary party was beyond the scope of pranking, and even as adults, pranking seems a tad immature. Maybe other readers who enjoy pranks will have a better reading experience. I do understand that pranks go way into adulthood, I am just not a fan. Overall, this was a good read that I would recommend to others, maybe listening to the audiobook would enrich the reading experience versus reading the actual book.
readingwithjessica_w's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes you just want to read a book that is uncomplicated, funny, and lighthearted and Meredith Schorr’s Someone Just Like You is the rainbow on a cloudy day. This book dealt with real life topics without being too serious, had more than one scene I snickered at, and a full cast of characters (and dogs) that kept me fully entertained.
As long time family childhood “friends” (well more like rivals), Molly and Jude know how to push each others buttons and prank one another to within an inch of their patience. Tasked by their families to plan a surprise dual wedding anniversary for their parents, Molly and Jude have to work together to make this big event go off without a hitch. It’s no surprise to everyone but them that their rivalry masks feelings that maybe they’ve been ignoring for far too long—they even seem to date doppelgängers for themselves (which is pretty funny throughout). In a lot of ways Molly and Jude could not be more opposite. She is a planner and he goes with the flow, but each of them are having second thoughts with career outcomes and how satisfied they are with their lives. When things don’t go quite as planned with the surprise party, it makes Molly and Jude look at their relationships with dating and maybe with each other.
I loved the overall feel of this book. It’s is so “New York” without name dropping locations. The siblings and parents make for great intervening fodder, especially as they all repeat surprise when Molly and Jude finally get together. I especially loved Jude’s roommates and Esther. Everyone needs and Esther in their lives to balance them out. There are so many little thoughtful moments and sweet scenarios sprinkled throughout and I didn’t mind that we only got a few open door scenes with Molly and Jude (although I will say that baseball players are my kryptonite so Meredith, I would’ve loved more!!
As long time family childhood “friends” (well more like rivals), Molly and Jude know how to push each others buttons and prank one another to within an inch of their patience. Tasked by their families to plan a surprise dual wedding anniversary for their parents, Molly and Jude have to work together to make this big event go off without a hitch. It’s no surprise to everyone but them that their rivalry masks feelings that maybe they’ve been ignoring for far too long—they even seem to date doppelgängers for themselves (which is pretty funny throughout). In a lot of ways Molly and Jude could not be more opposite. She is a planner and he goes with the flow, but each of them are having second thoughts with career outcomes and how satisfied they are with their lives. When things don’t go quite as planned with the surprise party, it makes Molly and Jude look at their relationships with dating and maybe with each other.
I loved the overall feel of this book. It’s is so “New York” without name dropping locations. The siblings and parents make for great intervening fodder, especially as they all repeat surprise when Molly and Jude finally get together. I especially loved Jude’s roommates and Esther. Everyone needs and Esther in their lives to balance them out. There are so many little thoughtful moments and sweet scenarios sprinkled throughout and I didn’t mind that we only got a few open door scenes with Molly and Jude (although I will say that baseball players are my kryptonite so Meredith, I would’ve loved more!!
untamedarchive's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5