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anabel_unker 's review for:
The Matchmaker
by Aisha Saeed
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*
Nura Khan, yes, <I>that</I> Nura Khan, has a pristine record as Atlanta's most successful, and exclusive, matchmaker. Her business, inherited by her beloved aunt, has been modernized for the 21st century and, despite a few critics confusing the idea of a matchmaker and arranged marriages, the business has blossomed under Nura's watchful guidance. Dedicated, hardworking, and more than a little in love with her unavailable best friend, Nora made the decision years ago to devote her life towards her matchmaking passion. However, after a recent article brought more than the usual crowd of haters, Nura begins to suspect her business (and thus, her reputation) are under attack. Weddings are sabotaged, threats are made, and soon it isn't just Nura who fears something is going on behind the scenes.
What a fun book! THE MATCHMAKER is being marketed as a romance/murder mystery, but I would say it falls more firmly in the cozy mystery/thriller category than romance. Sure, I was rooting for a certain couple to get together, but the romance was definitely a sub-plot to finding the perp. There was a twist towards the end that took me by surprise, and I loved the suspense of the story.
Nura Khan, yes, <I>that</I> Nura Khan, has a pristine record as Atlanta's most successful, and exclusive, matchmaker. Her business, inherited by her beloved aunt, has been modernized for the 21st century and, despite a few critics confusing the idea of a matchmaker and arranged marriages, the business has blossomed under Nura's watchful guidance. Dedicated, hardworking, and more than a little in love with her unavailable best friend, Nora made the decision years ago to devote her life towards her matchmaking passion. However, after a recent article brought more than the usual crowd of haters, Nura begins to suspect her business (and thus, her reputation) are under attack. Weddings are sabotaged, threats are made, and soon it isn't just Nura who fears something is going on behind the scenes.
What a fun book! THE MATCHMAKER is being marketed as a romance/murder mystery, but I would say it falls more firmly in the cozy mystery/thriller category than romance. Sure, I was rooting for a certain couple to get together, but the romance was definitely a sub-plot to finding the perp. There was a twist towards the end that took me by surprise, and I loved the suspense of the story.