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Sophie Go's Lonely Hearts Club
by Roselle Lim
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sophie Go’s Lonely Hearts Club is a sweet and engaging addition to Roselle Lim’s excellent body of work. The book follows Sophie, a disgraced matchmaker who unfortunately never graduated. Nevertheless, she is determined to follow her path and get re-accredited so she can continue to spread love. This brings Sophie to the Old Ducks, seven elderly bachelors who now seek love. Some of them have known love and lost it, while others have never found their special person. As Sophie works to help them all find a match, she must decide whether matchmaking is where her future lies…and whether she can match herself along the way.
This was such a fun adventure! The world of matchmaking was enchanting and I liked how Sophie could choose to have her red thread or not depending on her preferences. I loved the descriptions of mouthwatering food and how every bachelor had such distinct characteristics. The gentlemen really made me laugh, particularly the ones who were invested in helping Sophie succeed. Mr. Particular was another favorite! I felt a bit heartbroken at the end, but appreciated how truly the book represents the joys and challenges of being in love. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading what Roselle Lim writes next! Thank you to Roselle Lim, Berkeley, and Goodreads for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.