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Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
3.0

The ending of this book absolutely made it! I hate the
miscommunication
trope, which I started suspecting was going on from the first phone call of bowling jacket dude overheard in the elevator. Between that fear and just not vibing with the main character well, I ended up putting down the book for a good, long while. 

While this certainly wasn't my favorite book I've read recently, the last few chapters did actually win my heart a bit. Joe-Bowling-Jacket-Dude (MMC) and Sadie (FMC) are still far from what I typically like in main characters, but oddly enough I actually liked them together even if I didn't like them individually. I was cheering them on (especially that art exhibit scene... my goodness...). The plot largely centers around Sadie's development of facial blindness, which was SO interesting and unique for a rom-com plot. I might have unlocked a new fear, but it's fine, I'm fine. Overall, I can say that while the first 75% of this may not have been my personal cup of tea, I fully understand why so many of my friends and local booksellers love it and will recommend it to others. Plus I mean... with a cover this cute, how could the book not be a good time?