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Mr. Perfect on Paper
by Jean Meltzer
Mr. Perfect on Paper was a cute rom-com with lots of Jewish representation. This book was funny, sweet, and endearing.
Dara is the super successful creator of the Jewish matchmaking service, J-Mate. When she goes on an afternoon talk show to promote her app, her grandmother reads her perfect Jewish husband list. That leads to a series of mad-cap, live on TV dates where she might just be falling in love with her TV host, who is most definitely not Jewish.
This was a cute book. It had several humorous situations, charming characters with backstories and depth, and a slow burn, friends-to-more romance. I loved the Jewish rep and how the book was marked by Jewish High Holidays. It was interesting to be introduced to them all and how they are observed. There were a few things that didn't make this book a huge hit for me. First, Dara isn't that likable. Maybe it was that her wealth was described 1800 times? Or that after her grandmother tells the world about her list, she just falls off the face of the Earth? Or that she overreacts to several situations while dating? Next, the romance felt a little surface level. I wanted a little more relationship building before they declared their love. Finally, I wasn't sure their relationship would work long term, especially after he starts taking out the Christmas decor. Dara had intense Jewish pride and I didn't really want her to compromise. I wish the epilogue would have gone into more detail about how they are making their relationship work.
I did enjoy this book despite my issues. I think this author occupies a unique space in romance books, and her voice is one that is worthy to be heard. 3.5 stars.
Dara is the super successful creator of the Jewish matchmaking service, J-Mate. When she goes on an afternoon talk show to promote her app, her grandmother reads her perfect Jewish husband list. That leads to a series of mad-cap, live on TV dates where she might just be falling in love with her TV host, who is most definitely not Jewish.
This was a cute book. It had several humorous situations, charming characters with backstories and depth, and a slow burn, friends-to-more romance. I loved the Jewish rep and how the book was marked by Jewish High Holidays. It was interesting to be introduced to them all and how they are observed. There were a few things that didn't make this book a huge hit for me. First, Dara isn't that likable. Maybe it was that her wealth was described 1800 times? Or that after her grandmother tells the world about her list, she just falls off the face of the Earth? Or that she overreacts to several situations while dating? Next, the romance felt a little surface level. I wanted a little more relationship building before they declared their love. Finally, I wasn't sure their relationship would work long term, especially after he starts taking out the Christmas decor. Dara had intense Jewish pride and I didn't really want her to compromise. I wish the epilogue would have gone into more detail about how they are making their relationship work.
I did enjoy this book despite my issues. I think this author occupies a unique space in romance books, and her voice is one that is worthy to be heard. 3.5 stars.