A review by spearly
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Okay, Universe, Jessica thought. I get it. If Mrs. Brady could be a trailblazer, maybe it was time for Jess to try, too.


Take all the mystery and murder out of The One, add some rom-com shenanigans and a smouldering, tall, handsome nerd, and you get Christina Lauren's The Soulmate Equation.

I loved this! Another spectacular, fun, dreamy romance from my favourite writing pair. The characters were great, the writing was easy, and the chemistry was palpable. I do think this book should have been in first person (there's something about reading about that soul-deep burning love from 1st person POV that is much easier to connect to), but otherwise, I am a big, big fan of this one!

Juno was definitely the highlight. Kids can sometimes be really annoying in novels, but Juno was so clever and cute, and her relationship with River made my ovaries sing. Jess was also fantastic - a struggling single mother determined not to turn into her own mom. Her selflessness, loyalty, and compassion were so lovely to read (you know how sometimes these romance heroines can get!). She was so strong. She put up with no shit. She had her priorities in order and never let no man, no matter how studdly, tear her down. Fizzy, while brief, was also super fun. If the pair ever make a companion novel, I'd love to see her love story.

BLESS Christina and Lauren for not using the mIScOmmUNIcaTIOn trope (again, lol). The drama was believable, serious, but mature. Rightly so, since our main characters are 30 and 35. I loved the emotional intelligence of our characters, their banter, their story. This was truly a pleasure to read.

But Sofie! Why isn't this 5 stars then? Well, if I'm being honest... I didn't get that physical, heart warming, fingers buzzing feeling I do sometimes when I read a really, really good romance. And no, not necessarily smut, you pervs. I felt it with Twice Shy. I felt it with People We Meet on Vacation. As I mentioned, maybe it had something to do with the 3rd person POV... 

Still. A sublime read. Can't believe I waited this long to dive in!

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