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niclow_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
rchluther's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Delightfully cheesy fluff. I was just browsing looking for an easy read to take my mind off things and this was absolutely perfect for that!
itsskellii's review against another edition
5.0
Needed this cute romance to boost my mood and it did not disappoint! The story line was honestly awesome and while some of it was a bit predictable, I really didn’t mind.
alexandramasa's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
Good story, predictable of part of the ending at some point but still a really good smile from me with the ending of it. Really liked the writing style of this author. Looking forward to more books from her.
lizziepagereads's review against another edition
4.0
Edie Meyers has known for the last 13 years that she’ll meet her soulmate on June 24, 2022. Her grandmother, Gloria, predicts with seemingly perfect accuracy when each person in her family will meet their match. But when the man she meets on June 24 isn’t quite as perfect for her as she always imagined, Edie is forced to consider whether love finds us or vice versa.
While I absolutely loved the ending and overall message of the story, parts of MTBM were hard to read. Edie spends a lot of time and energy convincing herself that she’s happy in her relationship - it’s hard to watch someone continue to make decisions that cause them pain! However, Edie’s internal tension takes up the perfect amount of real estate in the story so it doesn’t become an emotional drain on the reader but still feels like a realistic conflict in Edie’s life. Watching Edie work through her feelings and make a brave choice is so rewarding!
Another thing I really enjoyed about MTBM: I had no idea how it would end! It’s so rare to get a true “will they / won’t they” in a romance novel! The story could have ended 3-4 different ways, but I found the ending satisfying and worth the drama of Edie’s struggle.
This charming story comes out June 7 - don’t miss it!
Thanks to Atria and NetGalley the gifted copy. Opinions are my own!
While I absolutely loved the ending and overall message of the story, parts of MTBM were hard to read. Edie spends a lot of time and energy convincing herself that she’s happy in her relationship - it’s hard to watch someone continue to make decisions that cause them pain! However, Edie’s internal tension takes up the perfect amount of real estate in the story so it doesn’t become an emotional drain on the reader but still feels like a realistic conflict in Edie’s life. Watching Edie work through her feelings and make a brave choice is so rewarding!
Another thing I really enjoyed about MTBM: I had no idea how it would end! It’s so rare to get a true “will they / won’t they” in a romance novel! The story could have ended 3-4 different ways, but I found the ending satisfying and worth the drama of Edie’s struggle.
This charming story comes out June 7 - don’t miss it!
Thanks to Atria and NetGalley the gifted copy. Opinions are my own!
msdanienicole's review
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alireadsandstuff's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
shxwnx's review against another edition
2.0
it felt a little underwhelming
i couldn’t connect with the characters and i’m a little disappointed that the ending (the real relationship) was rushed
2/5
i couldn’t connect with the characters and i’m a little disappointed that the ending (the real relationship) was rushed
2/5
smalltownbookmom's review
4.0
3.5 round up
Do you believe in fate?? This is the question Edie has had to ponder all of her life. In her family, Jewish matriarch Gloria has a reputation for being able to predict the day someone will meet the person who will be their perfect match.
Knowing she's destined to meet this mysterious person, Edie breaks up with a man she's in love with, trying to make herself available for the one who's her 'destiny.' As someone who doesn't hold a lot of faith in this kind of thinking, I really struggled with Edie's decisions. Especially when the man she meets on the so-called day of destiny turns out not to be a perfect fit, despite her best efforts to make it so.
What I did love about this closed door romance was the heartwarming Jewish family, the friendships and the nuanced way the author tackles the question of destiny versus choice and the benefits of being with a partner who shares your values/religion/beliefs. Personally I wanted to shake Edie throughout most of the book but I was happy with how the ending turned out in the end. I didn't love this on audio, I thought the narrator spoke a little too slowly/monotonously but I did eventually get used to her style.
Much thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for my early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
Do you believe in fate?? This is the question Edie has had to ponder all of her life. In her family, Jewish matriarch Gloria has a reputation for being able to predict the day someone will meet the person who will be their perfect match.
Knowing she's destined to meet this mysterious person, Edie breaks up with a man she's in love with, trying to make herself available for the one who's her 'destiny.' As someone who doesn't hold a lot of faith in this kind of thinking, I really struggled with Edie's decisions. Especially when the man she meets on the so-called day of destiny turns out not to be a perfect fit, despite her best efforts to make it so.
What I did love about this closed door romance was the heartwarming Jewish family, the friendships and the nuanced way the author tackles the question of destiny versus choice and the benefits of being with a partner who shares your values/religion/beliefs. Personally I wanted to shake Edie throughout most of the book but I was happy with how the ending turned out in the end. I didn't love this on audio, I thought the narrator spoke a little too slowly/monotonously but I did eventually get used to her style.
Much thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for my early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
booksandbedtime's review against another edition
4.0
Oh this was fun. Edie’s grandmother has visions of when all the people in their family will meet their soulmate. And she’s never been wrong. So Edie has spent her whole adult life impatiently waiting for her day. She makes impossible and heartbreaking decisions knowing her date is coming.
If you’re looking for a light-hearted romcom, this isn’t that. It’s more women’s fiction and how we view and handle the different relationships in our life.
I loved Edie and could relate to her. She’s a hopeless romantic and just wants to find her person to set roots with. It makes you think about freedom of choice versus destiny. It’s such a perfect book to grab by the pool and read this summer.
Thank you Atria for an e-ARC of this one!!
If you’re looking for a light-hearted romcom, this isn’t that. It’s more women’s fiction and how we view and handle the different relationships in our life.
I loved Edie and could relate to her. She’s a hopeless romantic and just wants to find her person to set roots with. It makes you think about freedom of choice versus destiny. It’s such a perfect book to grab by the pool and read this summer.
Thank you Atria for an e-ARC of this one!!