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Failure to Match by Kyra Parsi
4.0

Ohh, this was so insanely adorable! The second half was much more heartwarming and sweet than I was expecting based on the beginning.
It started out as true enemies to lovers with perfect banter, animosity, and tension, which all slowly grew into more and more chemistry based on genuine affection, trust and connection they built over time.

I especially liked that their relationship was always so balanced: when they were enemies, they were both throwing out the sass and insults at each other in equal measure (it wasn't just him being rude, while she takes it like a doormat: never that), but when they grew closer, they both gave each other true support, understanding and care in equal measure as well. They each gave as much as they got at every stage of their journey.

It was actually super endearing to see how much attention they both paid to the other’s needs and wants; they were both such truly nice and likable people, and it was really charming to see them both open up to and comfort each other.
It was a genuine connection, but not one that was sickeningly sugary; they constantly kept their banter and tension, they never lost that. Therefore, I feel like they constantly kept that spark and chemistry alive, and I never ever grew bored with them.

Also, once he let go of his guarded grumpiness, he genuinely became the perfect guy; he was so in-tune with her, constantly made sure she was okay or comfortable, always wanted to spoil her, did the cutest and most thoughtful (little and big) things for her, and was honestly just downright obsessed with her (and her cat). He straight-up went from a menace from literal Hell to a sensitive golden retriever who simply wanted to be loved (but just by her, no one else would do).

I don’t want to praise only him, though, because the heroine was truly awesome too. She could read him so well and could give him just what he needed to heal from his past trauma and accept love again. The way she would give him words of affirmation about how loveable he was while she wat petting his hair and giving him little kisses was just about the cutest scene I’ve read in a while; she was exactly what he had always wanted even though he never dared to admit that to himself before he met her.

All in all, I can confidently say that while I was reading this I constantly had a giant smile on my face, experienced more than a few heart flutters, and actually laughed out loud at certain points as well. In general, I just had a really good time.