Reviews

The Typo by Emily Kerr

bookrechargingstation's review

2.0

I was super excited for this book after reading the synopsis, but sadly it already lost me almost three chapters in.

It started out so slow that I ended up skimming the pages, waiting for it to pick up a little. Then, when we finally got to the emailing part, I was excited again, only to lose interest with every new email.

With this being a romance, I was expecting three to be, well, romance. But every single email felt so extremely formal I felt like I was reading something for work instead of for pleasure, which is really sad because there was so much potential there.

I forced myself to keep reading and will say I enjoyed the ending, I'm just disappointed in how we got there.

Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins UK and One More Chapter for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

piperkitty's review

funny hopeful relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I was struck by the poignant shift in Amy's social circle when her friends entered into relationships, causing a change in their behaviour towards her. The small error in the book that sparked a series of emails between Amy and Cameron was a delightful detail that brought a smile to my face. Their interactions had a charming and distinctly British quality. Amy's job at the bar and her friendly relationship with Malcolm, her colleague, added a sense of warmth to the tale. If you are looking for a heartwarming read without any explicit content, I would highly recommend this book. However, I do have to mention that the pacing of the story felt a bit slow at times.

The evolution of Amy's social dynamics underscored how romantic relationships can impact friendships, revealing the intricacies of human connections. The typo that initiated the email exchange between the characters acted as a catalyst for their developing bond, injecting a light-hearted element into the plot. Amy's role at the bar not only offered a glimpse into her character but also set the stage for her deepening bond with Malcolm, emphasizing the significance of workplace relationships. For those in search of a gentle and uplifting read, this book is an excellent choice for its focus on tender moments and the absence of explicit material. Despite its strengths, readers accustomed to faster-paced stories may find the narrative's leisurely speed requires some patience.

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sydneyd05's review

slow-paced

3.0

This was okay. I think it would have been better if it was dual pov. I don't feel like we really know anything about cameron besides the fact that he likes animals. There wasn't really a hint of a romantic relationship between them for the longest time.

I received an arc through netgalley.

romancewithem's review

I really wanted to love this book, however I couldnt get into it

I love books where characters first meet through email/text/phone calls etc and you can slowly see the attraction and them falling in love

My main issue with this book is that Amy spends a lot of the time lying to Cameron about what her job is, although she felt bad about it, she wasnt doing anything to change it and it just got annoying to me. Also this is a very slow burn, i got just over 50% before i dnfed and theres been zero talk of attraction to each other or any real flirting or anything to get me infested in their relationship, slow burns really arent my thing and this just wasnt doing it for me

- she accidentally gets sent an email meant for him, so she tracks him down and forwards it onto him and they start a friendship 
- 1st person, single pov

Thank you to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the arc - all opinions are my own

profpetitfours's review against another edition

3.0

When an email lands in Amy Cameron's inbox inviting her to submit photographs to an upcoming competition, she knows something wrong. She's not a photographer (she is a.cameron, the potential photographer is cameron.a). Cameron A strikes up a correspondence with Amy, in which she learns he's a photographer on an Antarctic expedition. Wanting to match his accomplishments, Amy paints a picture of herself as a professional musician with a bustling social life. Just as she's not a photographer, she's also not a professional musician. Instead, she's spent the last two years in a pool of self-doubt, working an unfulfilling job at a failing theatre.

Ultimately, I think this book is being marketed wrong as a romance. While there is a HFN (maybe HEA), as Cameron and Amy go from pen pals to friends to lovers, the story is more about being brave in the face of self-doubt and unfulfilled dreams. Amy's lies to Cameron spur her to take chances, pushing herself at her job and picking her violin up again. Ultimately, I found this to be a solid women's fiction book, which drags in the front half but picks up steam (not romance steam, there is barely even a kiss) in the later parts of the book. I think going in knowing you aren't getting a traditional romance sets the expectations appropriately.

* Thank you to One More Chapter and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review! *

pianokeys's review

Couldn't get into it.

shalee84's review against another edition

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK (One More Chapter) for an advanced reader copy, below is my honest review.

Amy receives an email that was meant for Cameron and decides to find him and forward him the email. The two begin correspondence even though they've never met and live thousands of miles away from one another. Both Amy and Cameron have not been completely honest with each other, but despite talking themselves up a bit in their exchanges, they both decide to pursue their dreams in order to try and be more like the person they are portraying themselves to be.

I enjoyed the depth of the main characters and learning about their journeys and decisions that lead them to be where they are in their lives. I enjoyed watching both Amy and Cameron overcome their insecurities and self-doubt and deciding that it was better to try and fail, than to be too afraid to try at all. I loved that the book included a playlist at the end of songs that matched the story! There were some amazing quotes in the book that will definitely stick with me for a while. "We're all flawed and trying our best to follow the right path. Getting stuff wrong doesn't make us bad. It makes us human." "Yes, we should take all the time to appreciate the blessings we already have, but we shouldn't let fear hold us back from striving for what our hearts desire."

This book is a must for anyone who loved You've Got Mail. There were definitely some hilarious laugh out loud moments, but I also loved how inspiring the book was too. It was very heart-felt and reflective and I am very glad to have been given the opportunity to receive a copy.

abbybookshelf's review

slow-paced

1.0

19judith97's review

2.5

I don't really know how to rate this book. I almost dnf'ed at 30% because I couldn't get into the book. After 40% till 80/90% I really liked the book. I liked the way Amy grew as a person and didn't let fear hold her back. I didn't like that Amy and Cameron meet so late in the book and the ending felt rushed.

"The day you stop dreaming is the day you stop living life to the full. Yes, we should all take the time to appreciate the blessings we already have, but we shouldn't let fear hold us back from striving for what our hearts desire."


Thanks NetGalley for a copy of this book

norwayellesea's review

funny hopeful informative lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 An email sent to the wrong address and what happens next? 

When Amy Cameron receives an email, sent in error to [email protected], she quickly sends a reply to Packwood Gallery telling them of their error. However, the email bounces back, so she decides to try and find the person the email is intended for. After trawling the internet for the photographer with a similar name, she finds the right person and forwards the email to [email protected], not thinking she would get a reply... 

I really enjoyed the concept and backdrop of this novel. I’ve read a few novels by Emily Kerr before and this is my favourite so far. 

I’m no stranger to long distance relationships myself, so I liked how the protagonists slowly began building a friendship, sharing anecdotes of their daily life, with a bit of embellishment thrown in. I enjoyed how their backgrounds were vastly different; Amy working in a theatre in Edinburgh and Cameron on a ship sailing the Antarctic waters. Both backdrops were a lovely contrast and well described. 

I found both Amy and Cameron to be relatable characters, both openly sharing their lives. The twist was unexpected and made me laugh. However, the conclusion is very satisfying. 

I’m a big fan of endings that allow the reader to ponder about what happens next. Therefore I’m happily contemplating a happy ever after for Amy and Cameron. 

If you’re looking for a well written friends to lovers novel, this is one you should look out for. 

***arc received courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley***