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Cupid's Match by Lauren Palphreyman
3.0

3.5 stars.

I really liked the concept of this book, it’s something novel and new.
Unfortunately the writing lets it down. What it really needs is a good edit. There’s a TON of passive writing here, which usually doesn’t bother me, but this comes across as unsophisticated and a little bit immature. If it was tightened up it would vastly improve this novel.
Story wise I also think it’s a little simple, but I’m not entirely sure of the market. For a true YA audience it would be okay.
I liked Lila, and i loved Cupid, but I did want their relationship to be a bit more heightened. I really enjoyed the banter between him and Cal but again there needs to be more.
While I appreciate what the author is doing with all the cupids having C names, it does tend to get confusing, as do normal characters with names starting with the same letter ie. James and Jordan or whatever the other dude’s name was. Sorry, I’m terrible with names.
This is a solid novel, with some tightening and a good edit it could be something great, but it’s not there yet. Sorry.