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A review by jessicasilfenroy
The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen
4.0
3.5/5. This book was very intriguing an reminded me of books like The One and Soulmate Equation where science/ modern technology is being used to find someone's lifelong partner.
Premise: Ursula and Rafael are both tired of being single and the modern dating apps. Their friends are all in serious relationships and whenever they are set up on date, they wonder why this late 30 year old is still single like them. Thus, they both join a secretive match-making service called the Arc. While the Arc is expensive, the company promises to find someones 100% ideal partner. Both Ursula and Rafael are a bit skeptical about the program at first. However, after their initial meeting, the chemistry between the two is undeniable and they jump right into a relationship. It seems as though everything between the two is going perfectly, until the Arc calls them in to share that they made a mistake...
Thoughts: I was most interested in the chapters that detailed how the Arc matchmaking process works and the questions that both Ursula and Rafael had to answer as part of the legroom; they are so different than those found on any dating app. There was a point in the middle where I got a little bit bored of the story but do think the end was wrapped up very nicely. I enjoyed Ursula's internal monologue and her thoughts and fears about modern dating/ work/ life. Definitely super different than other contemporary romances you will pick up!!
Premise: Ursula and Rafael are both tired of being single and the modern dating apps. Their friends are all in serious relationships and whenever they are set up on date, they wonder why this late 30 year old is still single like them. Thus, they both join a secretive match-making service called the Arc. While the Arc is expensive, the company promises to find someones 100% ideal partner. Both Ursula and Rafael are a bit skeptical about the program at first. However, after their initial meeting, the chemistry between the two is undeniable and they jump right into a relationship. It seems as though everything between the two is going perfectly, until the Arc calls them in to share that they made a mistake...
Thoughts: I was most interested in the chapters that detailed how the Arc matchmaking process works and the questions that both Ursula and Rafael had to answer as part of the legroom; they are so different than those found on any dating app. There was a point in the middle where I got a little bit bored of the story but do think the end was wrapped up very nicely. I enjoyed Ursula's internal monologue and her thoughts and fears about modern dating/ work/ life. Definitely super different than other contemporary romances you will pick up!!