I really enjoyed this author's debut book with Forever last year. I personally am not a big fan of prank books in adult romance, it seems a little bit cheesy for my personal preference and took me out of the romance.

Someone Just Like You by Meredith Schorr is a sweet enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy. As this is my favorite genre, I enjoyed this one.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

Someone Just Like You is an enemies to lovers romance between Molly and Jude, frenemies (mostly enemies?) from families that grew up with each other. Their dynamic in the first part of the book was a bit uncomfortable - they were straight up mean to each other, even as adults. Molly is also harboring a secret from Jude. I enjoyed seeing their relationship develop and flew through the second part of the book.

This novel just didn't work for me. I really wanted to because the synopsis was nearly written for me. But it's okay for a book to fall flat, I just know I will try more of this author's work at a later time.

I think what didn't work for me was how this book was almost corny more than comedy when it comes to a true rom-com. This lack of true fun banter made it difficult to like the characters.

I really wanted to like this book but couldn't stand the two MCs. I get that they're childhood rivals but their pettiness was unbearable. The 2nd half was better than the first but it wasn't enough to save it for me.

Childhood neighbors + best friends is a combo I absolutely adore. However, elements of this relationship fell short for me. I appreciate stories where frenemies fall in love, but I really prefer when their conflicts stem from misunderstandings instead of outright meanness.

To me it seemed like Molly was more invested in Jude than he was in her, and I think I would have enjoyed the story more if we had Jude’s perspective to witness his feelings develop.

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing an advance digital copy! All thoughts expressed are my honest opinion.

Someone Just Like You by Meredith Schorr. Pub Date: July 25, 2023. Rating: 2 stars. In this enemies to lovers romance, the two main characters, Jude and Molly, grew up together but have always been enemies since childhood. Tasked with planning a joint anniversary party for both of their parents, they are forced to work together. Through collaboration, the pranks are out in full force. Honestly, I thought the second half of the novel was better when they actually were transitioning into a new phase of their relationship. I thought the first half of the novel was childish and found it to be a little annoying. Thanks to #netgalley and #foreverpublishing for an e-arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

The premise of this sounded cute but the characters leaned too heavily into pranking each other. It felt very juvenile for their age.

I’m SUPER late to review this ARC. This book came out last year and I finally read it. Now I’m mad at myself for taking so long to read it because it’s SO good! The Blum family and the Stark family grew up together. Molly and Jude, the younger ones, were once friends, but early on became enemies. They would prank each other and call each other names. So when they get stuck picking out a venue together for both of their parents’ anniversaries, Molly already knew it was going to be awful. But somewhere along the line they become friends. And when it comes time for the party, they each bring dates… that closely resemble each other. But are they good together?

This was a great rom-com, as you can see from what I said above, I wish I would have read it earlier! This book has some of my favorite tropes: enemies to friends to lovers and exact opposites. The families of these two seem like so much fun – families that I would love to be a part of. Are Molly and Jude sometimes childish with their pranks? Yes! But that is the FUN of the book!

But alas, the romance. Oh the romance. I really thought these two had great chemistry and it was so nice to see them finally get together. Though, there were some really hard moments and fighting for them to figure things out. Both said some hurtful things. But that’s reality. I know that I’ve said hurtful things in the heat of the moment. These two are no different.

So romance readers, check this one out if you haven’t already!

"Someone Just Like You" is the first novel I've read by Meredith Schorr. The novel centers around lifelong arch nemeses, Molly and Jude, who are forced to work together to plan their parents' anniversary party. Although they stopped talking to each other due to a high school prank that went too far, snipes and hijinks continue as they are once again forced together, creating some unexpected sexual tension.

It's a contemporary rom-com that includes crowd favourite tropes like enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and the girl/boy-next-door. While these are all my favourite tropes, the story and chemistry between Molly and Jude fell a little short. I hoped to read more witty banter between the two, but it was just a bunch of childish pranking.

Overall, it felt like an average read for me. It had all the promises of my favourite tropes, but just fell flat. While it might not be a hit for me, it might be of interest for readers looking for a book with those tropes and has Jewish representation.

The set up of the book felt contrived and forced. It was a miss for me unfortunately. This is fun read. The pranks they played as adults bothered me,

I really enjoy Meredith Schorr's novels, however I have been putting this one off for so long because I really don't like the enemies to lover's trope sometimes authors can take it a little too far. However, I didn't realize that it was also a next-door neighbor trope. That's one that I love.

The pranks didn't last too long, and it was a very well-rounded book. It was a contemporary romance, that showed tons of growth between both characters as well as tons of romance between the two. It was such a cute love story with so many different side characters which I really enjoyed when those are included. I also enjoy the Jewish representation Meredith Schorr always puts into all of her books.

Thanks to Net Galley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review as always, all words are my own.

I was compelled to request this book by the premise (I mean, lifelong archenemies? Sign me right up) but sadly I felt it failed in execution, primarily because I felt no chemistry between the main characters and found both Molly and Jude to be profoundly childish, particularly in the first half. While things improved after the the pranks stopped, the choices of both characters felt rooted in teenage secret keeping and poor communication, which I just do not have time for. I did appreciate the New York setting - the author is a native New Yorker and you can really tell - and the Jewish representation that felt realistic and grounded in way that is often lacking, but overall this was a miss for me and not one that I'll recommend.

I really thought about DNFing this one a few times. Thankfully after the first 1/4 of the book it did get a little better…but then frustrating again.

First off, these are supposed to be grown adults, but their childish behavior and pranking was just too immature. I also didn’t really care for Jude much at all. I didn’t really feel the chemistry with him and Molly. I did like Molly’s growth through the book, but it overall was just not my favorite.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for an advanced copy of this book.

Long time enemies, lots of juvenile pranks, a few grudges and you have the makings for a budding enemies to lovers scenario. Unfortunately, I wish they had outgrown the pranking sooner than they did.

This book has one POV and could have worked for two. I'm a sucker for multiple POVs especially when one character is a little less likeable.

A charming and funny rom com that's perfect for a quick, enjoyable read. The story is light-hearted and full of smiles. Cute characters and storyline!

Thank you NetGalley and Meredith Schorr!

This was so well written. I was engrossed from the first page and it ticked all the boxes of my expectations . I would definitely recommend to others.

Love a good modern romance, enemies to lovers. The author does a great job writing the chemistry between Molly and Jude. Nice and relaxing easy read.

I love anything by Schorr, and this is just as romantic as her other one. It’s full of love and hope, and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.

Unfortunately I have tried to read and review this novel multiple times. I keep getting to about 15-20% and just want to put it down. I don’t feel appropriate rating due to not getting far enough in to form an opinion. I just don’t think it’s for me! My apologies!