Reviews

The Perfect Match by Susan May Warren

elysahenegar's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense 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

3.0

I enjoy Susan May Warren's books for the sweet closed-door romances and the substance of faith in them. They're quick and entertaining, and they always leave me with some great things to think about. This one is no different!

jfraser82's review

3.0

This was a 4 star until I got to the end. I loved watch Ellie and Dan give into their hearts...especially seeing Dan walk through this process (I feel like so many books it takes the characters 3/4 book to decide they can't live without the person!). But **spoiler** how Ellie completely turned on Dan and blamed him got under my skin....I could move on and see her as someone who has some soul wounds that God needs to heal (if I really want to analyze a fiction book!)...however; when Dan suggested that Guthrie may be the arsonist - Sam is quick to say, "Guthrie is a churchgoing man. You know that." Then within seconds Sam "remembers" a NOVEL of all the crimes Guthrie has commited (and ones that Sam was involved in arrest wise)....he just "forgot" pages and pages? It felt so rushed and like Warren had to wrap it up ASAP.

Perhaps I'm overreacting but I loved the book until this one point. *shrug*

kvreadsandrecs's review

1.0

She gave up her JOB to BE WITH A MAN.

wolfeoceania's review

adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

aduchene's review

4.0

I enjoyed this book better than the other two in the Deep Haven series. The characters were more real, still a little whiny, but I liked their development. I was not impressed by one of the main characters extreme change of heart at the end, it seemed rather to tidy and tied up, but I enjoyed the parts filled with God more, I thought they were well written!

anke_books's review

4.0

Leuk om het verhaal van pastor Dan Matthews te lezen, die we ook terugzien in de familie Christiansen. Ellie is een powervrouw die ook een portie onzekerheid met zich meedraagt. Dan is meteen van slag als hij haar ziet, maar weet ook niet meteen hoe hij met haar om moet gaan als nieuwe baas.
De boekwinkel uit deel een speelt weer een rol, en ook het huis waar het broertje van Joe woont, komt voorbij. Daardoor voelt het boek ook echt als een Deep Haven-verhaal. Jammer dat we weinig meer horen over Anne en Noah uit deel 2.

Ik tastte tot het laatst in het duister wie de geheimzinnige brandstichter was en waarom. Goed gedaan!

book_mouse_4's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

khaven's review

2.0

This book as well as the last, women who claim to have feelings for a guy are too quick to be suspicious and place blame. Can't make for a real relationship.

nicole1's review

5.0

I read this one years ago, and I plan to re-read it soon. This was my favorite of the series because there was the mystery element that added to the story. I especially love it when I read of characters from this book in her later series, it makes them feel that much more alive ;).

Second read update: just as good (if not better) the second time around! I especially appreciated the message of how we do not need to prove or work for God's acceptance.