A review by elatedbooks
If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

“Laurie thought this was only a surprising turn of events if you’d never met a man with lots of options and nothing at stake before.”

I absolutely loved this book. It was genuinely hilarious & gave you that indulgent fluffy romance without having to leave your feminist morals at the door.

The only think that gave me kinda mixed feelings was the very beginning + end (not great for first or last impressions lmao). It’s a little slow to start (get ready for a whole load of sad backstory) which I totally understand the reason for but it’s still a little heavy going (for example there are some emotional moments throughout but by then you’re swept up in the characters & the world so it doesn’t drag at all).
And then the end. It’s one of those moments. Let’s just say it kinda deflated my happiness balloon a bit.

For overall enjoyment though, this book is so beautifully written and a million times worth it - excited to read some of her other books :) 

“Comedy was tragedy plus time”
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