maudd's review against another edition
3.0
When I first heard that this story was about a matchmaker, I was gone for it. The part of the book where Willow tries to find the perfect girl for Reid was my favourite, and the most hilarious! I am not usually a fan of friends-to-lover books, but this one felt so natural. Everyone should be envious of their friendship at the beginning, they know everything about each other, they almost live together, what better start for a love story?
This book made me laugh and smile so many times! Even though the story was not super elaborated, I really enjoyed it.
This book made me laugh and smile so many times! Even though the story was not super elaborated, I really enjoyed it.
kidisitor's review
5.0
Willow and Reid are neighbors and best friends, purely platonic. Willow has pretty much accepted she won't find herself a perfect match and is planning on artificial insemination because she so dearly wants to be a mom. Meanwhile, Reid, thanks to the lack of parental figures in his life, doesn't believe in love or marriage and refuses to be a father, for fear of turning out like his own father. All is fine and dandy until the two realize they are indeed in love with the other. Which one is going to be making a sacrifice? The majority of the book is fun and light hearted, but there is that chunk that is filled with all the emotions. While these two characters are great in their own right, several of the side characters bring a little life (and comedic timing) into the book. The sexual content isn't too graphic. It is a fairly quick read. Story flows nicely. It alternates between POVs.
triciajohara's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
klouisea's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
juliabragg's review
1.0
You know, Fertility Treatment and the use of Artificial Reproductive Technology is so incredibly common. 1 in 20 kids are created using them, thats 1 per classroom. Furthermore, 1 in 6 (or 1 in 8 / 1 in 4 - depending where you live) couples, rely on fertility treatment to conceive. The premise of the book is about 2 people in bet, where the hero tries to win to the heroine doesn't proceed with treatment since its 'icky and weird' and 'turkey baster' and 'someones jizz'. It's unsettling, awkward, and frankly uncalled for. Read the room.
kem0514's review
4.0
This was a very sweet friends to lovers romance written by two of my favorite authors and they did a phenomenal job with the writing. Willow and Reid had so much chemistry and they loved each other fully whether they were friends or in a relationship.
Andi Arndt and Jason Clarke make for a perfect match on this audio. They truly put life into the characters.
Andi Arndt and Jason Clarke make for a perfect match on this audio. They truly put life into the characters.
livingin_ficiton's review
2.0
Imperfect Match tells the story of two friends - who did not have any romantic feelings for each other at all for the past 3 years - fall in love over night.
Okay that's an exaggeration but honestly, that's how I felt while reading this book. The pacing was too quick for everything.
Willow Hayes works at her family company - matchmaking business. She's not doing so well when her mother gives her a challenge - Find a match for her best friend, Reid, and she can stay in the business.
Reid isn't looking for love (seriously, what guys ever are, in romance novels? *except for the very very rare ones). He has a troubled family history and doesn't want to commit to anyone.
Reid and Willow have been super close friends for the past three years. How they met or how they became such good friends is a mystery this book doesn't delve into. Which was great, because I don't think that would be fun to read.
From the first page you can feel the comfort they have in each other's company, how well they understand each other. The authors do an amazing job in making you feel their close knit bond.
Now to all the things I didn't like:
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!!
1) They have been friends for about 3 years and never had any romantic feelings for each other. Then Boom! One night they trip and fall on each other and just like that they can't stop thinking about each other lustfully. I was expecting a way more gradual approach to their romance with more angst and jealousy scenes as she finds a match for him. *Sobs in disappointment*
2) I did not like how quick Reid was with getting together with Willow. As her friend, he knows she's looking for a marriage and kids. He should've at least given a moments thought about dating her, considering he doesn't want those things.
3) Which leads us to their break up drama that happens towards the end - because seriously? I can't even process it. Its just URGH. They have a problem which was glaringly obvious yet they blame each other. And then after a week of mop fest over missing each other, one trip back to his past and he's magically okay? And their back together and proposing? Too soon and too unfathomable.
Truthfully, the writing of the book is brilliant. My main problem with it was the storyline and maybe the guy. I felt bored and frustrated while reading it and just hoped it would end sooner.
Okay that's an exaggeration but honestly, that's how I felt while reading this book. The pacing was too quick for everything.
Willow Hayes works at her family company - matchmaking business. She's not doing so well when her mother gives her a challenge - Find a match for her best friend, Reid, and she can stay in the business.
Reid isn't looking for love (seriously, what guys ever are, in romance novels? *except for the very very rare ones). He has a troubled family history and doesn't want to commit to anyone.
Reid and Willow have been super close friends for the past three years. How they met or how they became such good friends is a mystery this book doesn't delve into. Which was great, because I don't think that would be fun to read.
From the first page you can feel the comfort they have in each other's company, how well they understand each other. The authors do an amazing job in making you feel their close knit bond.
Now to all the things I didn't like:
Warning: Spoilers Ahead!!
1) They have been friends for about 3 years and never had any romantic feelings for each other. Then Boom! One night they trip and fall on each other and just like that they can't stop thinking about each other lustfully. I was expecting a way more gradual approach to their romance with more angst and jealousy scenes as she finds a match for him. *Sobs in disappointment*
2) I did not like how quick Reid was with getting together with Willow. As her friend, he knows she's looking for a marriage and kids. He should've at least given a moments thought about dating her, considering he doesn't want those things.
3) Which leads us to their break up drama that happens towards the end - because seriously? I can't even process it. Its just URGH. They have a problem which was glaringly obvious yet they blame each other. And then after a week of mop fest over missing each other, one trip back to his past and he's magically okay? And their back together and proposing? Too soon and too unfathomable.
Truthfully, the writing of the book is brilliant. My main problem with it was the storyline and maybe the guy. I felt bored and frustrated while reading it and just hoped it would end sooner.
juliabragg's review against another edition
1.0
You know, Fertility Treatment and the use of Artificial Reproductive Technology is so incredibly common. 1 in 20 kids are created using them, thats 1 per classroom. Furthermore, 1 in 6 (or 1 in 8 / 1 in 4 - depending where you live) couples, rely on fertility treatment to conceive. The premise of the book is about 2 people in bet, where the hero tries to win to the heroine doesn't proceed with treatment since its 'icky and weird' and 'turkey baster' and 'someones jizz'. It's unsettling, awkward, and frankly uncalled for. Read the room.