edanbom's review against another edition
4.0
Classic cute rom com with good pacing and likeable characters
sarahsbookstack's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Dara is the CEO of J-Date, an app for Jewish doctors, and she comes from a line of women matchmakers in her family. One day promoting her software on a daily show with her Bubbe- who divulges a checklist for the perfect Jewish mate written by Dara.
The show's host, Chris, fascinated by this list comes up with an idea that will also benefit him as he's in danger of losing his show. Show Dara using her own app to go on dates in search of that perfect husband.
The dates are centered around certain Jewish holidays and always tend to end in disaster. As time goes on, Chris becomes so fascinated with Dara and Dara also, but because of traditions that she wants to uphold in her life, is reluctant to get too close.
I liked how Dara was so open about her anxiety disorder and the ways that she coped with it were interesting. I really appreciated all I learned about these holidays and the reasons why a lot of Jewish people marry in their own faith. I really like that. As soon as Chris knew his feelings for Dara were cemented, he immediately looked up what it would take to convert. Even though we don't get to see what happens in that direction, I appreciated that his first thought was how he could work it out for her sake and not for his.
There are some outstanding side characters like Miriam and her ChallahBack Girls who were just delightful!
The show's host, Chris, fascinated by this list comes up with an idea that will also benefit him as he's in danger of losing his show. Show Dara using her own app to go on dates in search of that perfect husband.
The dates are centered around certain Jewish holidays and always tend to end in disaster. As time goes on, Chris becomes so fascinated with Dara and Dara also, but because of traditions that she wants to uphold in her life, is reluctant to get too close.
I liked how Dara was so open about her anxiety disorder and the ways that she coped with it were interesting. I really appreciated all I learned about these holidays and the reasons why a lot of Jewish people marry in their own faith. I really like that. As soon as Chris knew his feelings for Dara were cemented, he immediately looked up what it would take to convert. Even though we don't get to see what happens in that direction, I appreciated that his first thought was how he could work it out for her sake and not for his.
There are some outstanding side characters like Miriam and her ChallahBack Girls who were just delightful!
destinysreads's review against another edition
4.5
It was a cute pick me up that I totally needed. Easy to read and predictable, I read this at the perfect time to enjoy it properly.
nobookmark_noproblem's review against another edition
5.0
An adorable romantic comedy. I loved the character development and the overall plot. This was my second book by Jean Meltzer and like the first (The Matzah Ball), this was such a charming read! Meltzer really did a great job showing a day in the life of Dara, the main character, as she navigates her life with generalized anxiety disorder and his commitment to her Jewish faith. As I read, I could picture this story being adapted as a movie. Super cute, lighthearted, and a memorable read! Highly recommend!
kelliejohnson19's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nikkadel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thekindredreader's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
[3.5 Stars😒] I WANTED to love Mr. Perfect on Paper so much because I loved Jean Meltzer's writing and the banter between Dara and Chris. However, this book was all slow burn with no payoff.
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Details:
💘Contemporary romance
👀Dual, third-person POV
Tropes:
📍Forced proximity
🧲Opposites attract
👩👧Single parent
🧨Slow burn
Spice:
🌸Clean (none)
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Emoji Ranking System:
🤩Fantastic (4.75-5.00)
😍Great (4.25-4.75)
😊Good, but not great (3.50-4.25)
😒Just OK (2.75-3.50)
😑It's A No (1.00-2.75)
🚫DNF
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Details:
💘Contemporary romance
👀Dual, third-person POV
Tropes:
📍Forced proximity
🧲Opposites attract
👩👧Single parent
🧨Slow burn
Spice:
🌸Clean (none)
____________________________________
Emoji Ranking System:
🤩Fantastic (4.75-5.00)
😍Great (4.25-4.75)
😊Good, but not great (3.50-4.25)
😒Just OK (2.75-3.50)
😑It's A No (1.00-2.75)
🚫DNF
alyssa_5786's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
If I could rate this book more than five stars I would. This book resonated with me as I too had to make a difficult decision with love and call off an engagement. I almost cried reading it and it gave me hope for the future
forrestalexander's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0