⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5 stars
Perfect on Paper is a novel about Darcy, a high school student, who runs an anonymous relationship advice business from locker 89. One day she gets caught and hired to help Brougham get back with his ex.

“Her advice, spot-on. Her love life, way off”

Another one of those books I saved especially for this month to read. I don’t say that I wouldn’t enjoy this book if I’d read it any other month, but right now just feels like the perfect time to read it. Same with wintery books I don’t want to read in summer hahaha.

Usually, I’m not a person who reads loads of contemporary books. I do say to myself I should read them more often, as the ones I have read were really good and enjoyable to read haha.

I loved the writing and pacing in this book. It is very cleverly done and fresh to read. I also really loved the letters and emails at beginnings of in chapters. The theory that went into the answers was so good! I often found myself thinking about the things Darcy told in her responses and sometimes found myself connecting to letters that were written. I loved that! The topics of consent, healthy communication and boundaries being explored is truly amazing.

The characters, just as the writing, were cleverly and cleanly written. They were very well developed and fleshed out. Both Darcy and Brougham were different, with their own issues. I loved how the things they struggled with, their actions and how they go through life were so real. They could easily have been people who I went to school with. I loved the aspect exploring who they were, but also showing their flaws, struggles, regrets. It made them that much more real and easier to connect to them. Darcy especially is someone I adored. She’s super smart, funny and a bit quirky as well.

The relationships in this book really make it shine. The friendships, crushes and relationships are a base where this book and characters were built upon. All different sort of relationships is shown, from family relationships, to romantic ones, to friendship ones. All aspects were explored, the good and bad parts of those relationships and it made the story wholesome.

I also really loved the representation in this book. Darcy, who is bisexual, and the portrayal of that. The one scene towards the end, talking about biphobia and bisexuality, is truly a distinct and shining moment in this book. I truly believe this book to be a comfort to those struggling with the same feelings and ideas Darcy did.

Overall, this book was a joy to read! I enjoyed every minute spend reading this book with its witty characters and the fun plot.