A review by ebbsrae
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

This was another easy, witty but enjoyable rom-com that I loved. Jess is a statistician, single mother with a quirky best friend 'Fizzy' that works in a cafe. Long story short, one of the (brooding but attractive) regulars (named River) at this cafe is a geneticist with an app that is supposed to pair you with your soulmate based on genes. When Jess and Fizzy submit their sample to the company, River and Jess end up being 'genetic soulmates'.
I read this entire book in one sitting and just loved it. River and Juno's relationship was too cute and he just seemed like a beautiful man. I also really liked Jess' character and didn't find myself disliking the quirky best friend this time. Definitely a well-written novel.
However, some things to note; This is truly fast-burn and I wouldn't describe it as enemies to lovers. The ending was a bit meh and if you're looking for a bit of spice this is not the book. There is little to nothing and the author just leaves the sex scenes out. 

Why would she not tell us the score like WHAT. That actually annoyed me like what even. It would have been cute if she found out in some way and it was like 99 or something. I guess that might be part of the "message" but wasn't it the point of the whole bloody book?. That was a bit stupid.

Ultimately I loved this book.