A review by beck___
Playing with Matches by Suri Rosen

4.0

The concept - with the matchmaking, the engagement announcements, the *quick* courtship, all of it - is very outside of my own experience. But getting to learn about it all was a great deal of fun, especially considering how hilarious it all was. Raina's tiny idea, to find her sister a match, completely lost control and the best part was the anxiety while waiting for everyone to find out. Though very humorous and over the top at times, the ending was touching and heartfelt as well. I also loved the way the Jewish community was represented here. It didn't feel like there was any posturing being done about diversity or representation. It was simply a story about a Jewish girl navigating her Jewish community. So much fun, so adorable, with a wonderful focus on sisterhood and forgiveness.