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The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
4.5
Really, the blurb truly says all you need to know.
Single mom Jess is practical, smart, and absolutely blindsided when she’s told she has a 98% DNA level compatibility with the grouchy, but sexy, Mr. Uncongeniality whom she sees everyday at her local coffee shop. When money is offered for her to just try getting to know the founder and near perfect match (on paper), she’s pretty sure that the science has to be lying when it comes to Dr. River Pena.
This was a win because Jess was wholly likable. Sure, she has some legit fears and reservations but mostly approaches her situation with some mild dreaded hope because wouldn’t it be nice to find that one person who absolutely complements your entire being? Who wouldn’t want to take a chance on that? And believe you me, though there were some legitimate doubts, River is a catch. He’s like a nerdy Clark Kent, an obvious genius as he’s the brains behind this newfangled technology, but he’s also thoughtful, attentive, vulnerable, and uses his words and other things to great effect. Did I mention he’s 6’4”, dark, and extremely fantastic looking?? *dreamy sigh*
Readers beware that there is a 3rd act break up. However, it wasn’t protracted and didn’t follow the usual modus operandi we’ve all read a million times over. The supporting cast was fabulous (especially when it came to bestie Fizz), there was great humor and emotion, and I barely flinched when it came to Jess’s minimal neuroses which is why this garnered so many points. My only complaints which prevented this from being 5 stars were the lack of River’s POV (except for a truly wonderful epilogue) and the very low spice levels, because I know these two authors CAN bring it if they want to.
Overall, a wonderful romance with quasi enemy to lovers with a touch of fake dating trope that had banter, humor, and swoon! A rare MF win!
DNA Duo
1. The Soulmate Equation - 4.5 Stars
2. The True Love Experiment - 4.5 Stars
Single mom Jess is practical, smart, and absolutely blindsided when she’s told she has a 98% DNA level compatibility with the grouchy, but sexy, Mr. Uncongeniality whom she sees everyday at her local coffee shop. When money is offered for her to just try getting to know the founder and near perfect match (on paper), she’s pretty sure that the science has to be lying when it comes to Dr. River Pena.
This was a win because Jess was wholly likable. Sure, she has some legit fears and reservations but mostly approaches her situation with some mild dreaded hope because wouldn’t it be nice to find that one person who absolutely complements your entire being? Who wouldn’t want to take a chance on that? And believe you me, though there were some legitimate doubts, River is a catch. He’s like a nerdy Clark Kent, an obvious genius as he’s the brains behind this newfangled technology, but he’s also thoughtful, attentive, vulnerable, and uses his words and other things to great effect. Did I mention he’s 6’4”, dark, and extremely fantastic looking?? *dreamy sigh*
Readers beware that there is a 3rd act break up. However, it wasn’t protracted and didn’t follow the usual modus operandi we’ve all read a million times over. The supporting cast was fabulous (especially when it came to bestie Fizz), there was great humor and emotion, and I barely flinched when it came to Jess’s minimal neuroses which is why this garnered so many points. My only complaints which prevented this from being 5 stars were the lack of River’s POV (except for a truly wonderful epilogue) and the very low spice levels, because I know these two authors CAN bring it if they want to.
Overall, a wonderful romance with quasi enemy to lovers with a touch of fake dating trope that had banter, humor, and swoon! A rare MF win!
DNA Duo
1. The Soulmate Equation - 4.5 Stars
2. The True Love Experiment - 4.5 Stars