I was so excited to read Meredith Schorr's latest book, and it did not disappoint! This book is such a perfect enemies to lovers story. All of the conflict and emotions that came up were so believable, and I felt like I was right there with them. The book was so easy to read, a true romantic comedy. Maybe it'll be a movie one day! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for a review.

Let’s be honest-I’m a sucker for a good enemies-to-lovers story.
This follows Molly and Jude, former neighbors and childhood rivals with a passion for pranks, insults, and besting each other. When brought together to help plan a joint-anniversary celebration for their parents, friendship soon overpowers the hate, and progressing even further beyond that, they begin to realize that maybe something more has been there all along - especially when it becomes clear that looking back at their dating history, each ex is awfully similar to the other. But even with romance, it’s not all sunshine and can they really let those past rivalries be bygones?
This is a fun, quick read by Meredith Schorr. My only complaint is with the last third where it felt like a roller coaster with no real resolution that made sense.
Thank you to Forever for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. This will release on 7/25.

Can we just get all Meredith's book as Hallmark movies? They are just exactly perfect. Fun characters, perfect settings and happy endings. I want more! Loved it.

Molly and Jude are the youngest of three siblings from families that grew up together. As children, they were enemies and they are forced to come together to plan a joint anniversary party for their respective parents.

How I love enemies to friends to lovers and I feel like this book did it so perfectly. I was really rooting for Molly and Jude throughout. There were a few moments when I thought we weren’t going to get a HEA because of miscommunication and other silliness.

Overall, an enjoyable read! I look forward to reading Meredith Schorr’s other books.

This was a really cute friend to lover Tom com. Molly was both overbearing and relatable and while I wanted to yell at her at times, it was interesting to hear from her perspective the whole story.

I wanted to like this but I think I found it a bit boring. I didn't really understand why she wouldn't just quit her job even though she clearly hated it. It also felt like she didn't fully understand where Jude was coming from but that didn't matter much. Molly and Jude were cute but I don't feel like we actually saw them develop. They kind of just happened and then they got in a fight. There was progression but we weren't shown it.

I received an arc through netgalley.

This is a very lighthearted read about two childhood friends turned enemies who end up sharing the duty to find a venue for their parents double anniversary party. While their relationship was based on revenge and pranks in their adult life, the quickly find out they’ve been seeking more from one another than just tolerating each other.

While the idea of the story was very cute, I do think it could have been executed better. I couldn’t connect with either of the main characters. They were both approaching 30 years old but they act as if they have the mental maturity of a small child. The bickering and the pranks were way too much. I also couldn’t get past the fact that they refer to each other by their full names 90% of the time.

One main thing I did really love about the book is Molly and Jude’s ability to confront their changing feelings. Once the pranks and immaturity stopped, I was interested in seeing what went on between the characters and how they’d grow together.

Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 rounded down for this review

To me, this book was light, fluffy, and not overly difficult to read. It is perfect for a beach or by the pool. It has childhood enemies to lovers vibes, Jewish representation, and an NYC setting. The concept for the plot was really interesting to me as well. 

I will echo the other reviews I've read about this book and tell you my biggest problem for me was the immaturity of the two love interests, Molly and Jude. Them being childhood rivals was such an interesting thought, but with how the author portrayed them made me less invested in their story. I know it was meant to be fun and quirky, but as someone who is the age these individuals are, it was hard for me to read almost a third of the book about their pranking. Additionally, Molly's reaction to things, as well as any conflict in their relationship was just handled in, well, a childish way. I wasn't rooting for them by the end and I didn't really mind if they were or were not together. If it is was multiple POVs or if there was significant character development within the book, I would have rated this higher because then I would have at least understood the MMC or the immaturity would have it's place within the story.

Overall, I think if you enjoy lighthearted books that are easy reads and some romance, this is your book. If you need more maturity in your romances, this would not be the book to pick up. 
Thank you to Forever Publishing and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Wow, I enjoyed this book so much!! I have to admit, I was nervous going in, because I read As Seen on TV last year and I really did not like it (AT ALL), but this one had me in stitches from laughing. It was so funny, just absolutely hilarious! I 100% give it a 5-star rating - coming here to post, though, I'm shocked by some of the other early (poor) review feedback I'm seeing! It's more like how I felt about the previous release...

I had a blast with the childhood best friends to enemies to kind of truce-friends to lovers to enemies to lovers storyline - they really went back and forth in their fickle emotions and feelings, but the fact that from the time that Molly and Jude started dating (others) as teens, every single person was an exact replica of the other, proving that them being together was destiny - plus the prank wars they had from a very young age was priceless.

The pair, as the youngest siblings, are tasked with finding a venue to host their parent's joint anniversary party, so they're forced back together again after so many years of not speaking or having any reason to be around each other, just to get back into their prank war and discover that the partner each is dating is not only similar in their job, but identical looking (Molly's father even mistakes Jude's date for her at one point)... The siblings are all trying to get them to "kiss and make up" after all these years, and the parents are all on-board with the pair after everyone being friends and neighbors all these years, but Molly and Jude can't seem to get past the one childhood secret that Molly has kept hidden and can't decide whether or not to reveal - a split-second life altering decision for Jude. Can he eventually forgive and forget? Is he truly happy now or is it just "fake it till you make it?"

A wild and thrilling rollercoaster of a ride of "will they or won't they" if ever there was one - and definitely a top recommendation from me! Great Jewish representation in the romantic literature out there, but it's steamy so it's not like many of the others on the shelves these days...

I received an advance review copy from NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and this is my honest feedback.

I liked the writing style, it was so easy to read and so easy to stay engaged. I didn’t love the actual story. I want to go back and read As Seen On TV, and I’d be willing to try and read something else from this author! But this story just didn’t do it for me.

It didn’t feel like a romance book for the majority of the book. It was more of a chick lit/woken me fiction book? Which is fine! Both Molly and Jude were dating other people the whole time. Yes, Molly was constantly thinking about much she was maybe attracted to Jude, but she also was still very much in the ‘not ever going to like him’ camp for most of the book. And because of the life long nemesis’ thing, I had such a hard time connecting with them as a couple…because they were seemingly never going to make it work? But it was clear that the whole story was the lead up to them realizing they’ve been trying to date each other their whole lives. And THEN seemingly out of nowhere they were having sex??

This would have a been a great dual POV book, and not just because I always want to know what the MMC is thinking. But both Molly and Jude were dating people so similar to each other for YEARS. And I would have loved to see Jude coming to the same realizations as Molly did. Like why does it feel like I’ve known this person forever? Why am I getting all these dogs confused? Even Esther started pointing it out! I just would have LOVED to see Jude figuring it out at the same time!

I did really like the epilogue! It was sweet and had a sweet full circle moment but it wasn’t worth reading the entire book for.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Forever for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Someone Just Like You was such a cute and light romcom! My favourite thing about this book was the family dynamics between the Stark and Blum families. I also loved the New York City setting and the Jewish representation that was sprinkled throughout the story. This one was filled with pranks and jokes between Molly and Jude, dating back to their childhood days, which at times felt a little childish. I enjoyed seeing them slowly become friends again although I didn't love the conflict which I personally thought was dragged out a little too much. 

Overall, I liked this one but was wanting a little more from it! If you are looking for a light and cute childhood rivals to lovers filled with pranks, check out Someone Just Like You (out July 25, 2023). I'm looking forward to picking up As Seen on TV by this author soon as I've heard a lot of good things about that one!

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Someone Like You by Meredith Schorr is a combination of opposites-attract and enemies to lovers that is quite fun and funny if you enjoy pranks and silly, fun romance. This is not a serious novel and it is not meant to be taken in such a serious manner, which I love. While it addresses some serious and tough issues along the way it also tells the story of falling in love through a lifetime of pranks and animosity.
Molly Blum and her neighbor and family friend Jude Stark grew up more or less hating each other. Molly was the "good" girl and Jude was always getting in trouble and thus a lifetime of pranking began. Skip to adulthood and their families are planning an event for both sets of parents and Molly and Jude are paired up to find a venue. Let's just say that neither has changed much and the pranks continue. They continue until the pair realize the reason behind the pranking.
Read this light-hearted fun, romance novel that revolves around some fun pranks and a little romance. Also Molly's BFF might be the best!

Childhood neighbours & total opposites, Molly and Jude were friends once - and one day in first grade became rivals. They were constantly fighting, pranking, and competing with one another.

As adults they’re forced together by their siblings to help with planning a surprise anniversary party for both sets of parents. Their rivalry isn’t over, until they eventually decide to call a truce to actually get things done for their families. They start to form a friendship, and unwillingly start to fall for one another.

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Molly is a challenging character to like. She’s immature and kind of self centred - always blaming herself for things that have nothing to do with her. Jude has his immature moments as well, but evolves at least.

While I didn’t love this book, I did like it and laughed at their ridiculousness. The premise was great too - the fact that they were always dating copies of each other, when really they should just have been together!

What you’ll find in Someone Just Like You:
⭐️ Childhood rivals to lovers
⭐️ Forced proximity
⭐️ Pranks
⭐️ Opposites attract
⭐️ LGBQT+ rep
⭐️ Jewish rep
⭐️ Single POV/first person

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

While I love friends to lovers and enemies to lovers - and this was kind of a mix of the two?- the execution fell flat here for me. This read like it was intended for a teen audience and I found myself not caring if our leads ever made it work.

After reading and loving Meredith’s AS SEEN ON TV, I knew I’d love this one, too!

Molly and Jude have spent their entire lives battling each other. Pranks, banter, and snippy nicknames that tie the line between childish and funny. But when they have to work together on a joint anniversary party for their parents, they’re forced to consider if their war is really what they want.

It’s no surprise that Meredith Schorr creates such a fun and light, yet still so compelling enemies-to-lovers storyline! The tension between Molly and Jude that slowly shifts from animosity to desire to love is exactly what you want to see in these books. She also builds it around an amazing cast of characters, letting us get to know them without having them overwhelm the story.

Thank you NetGalley for access!

Molly and Jude's families have been friends and neighbors since they were children. The two of them on the other hand have been rivals for that time. Their relationship has been more about oneupmanship than anything else.

The siblings in both families have decided to throw their parents an anniversary party and Molly and Jude have been chosen to find the venue for the festivities. Of course this means that the two of them are going to be seeing more of one another than they could have hoped. It also means that we are treated to all sorts of banter, pranks and the hints of feelings that likely had been hiding for longer than either one of them ever would have wanted to admit.

This book had a bit of everything - it was funny, there was romance, there were dogs and obviously there were hijinks too! It was a fun read.

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

I enjoyed this book. There's banter with an enemies to lovers vibe. I really like that Jude and Molly know how to do a good fun prank. I just really wish Molly would have come clean about the one that ended up with Jude hurt WAY sooner.

I liked that Molly pushed Jude to pursue his dream but I wish she wasn't so naggy and that it hadn't led to yet another "break" for them. On one hand, one thing that bugged me, was Molly about her parents relationship. She needed to stay out of it as a grown woman and as they are a grown couple, they can make their choices.

I was expecting a third act break up type thing (because it always seems to happen) but we got like 3 different ones in it. A little awkward at times and it drug the ending out a bit too long.

Someone Just Like You by Meredith Schorr is a hate to love romance between childhood friends.

Molly and Jude's families grew up as neighbors and practically family. They were best friends until grade school, when they turn into nemesis'. Constantly playing pranks and one upping each other. As adults, not much has changed. Forced to work together to help plan each of their parent's a surprise anniversary party, doesn't stop the tricks . The more time they spend together, the more Molly realizes maybe all the guys she's been dating have been stand-ins for the one she really wants, and the same goes for Jude. But will their difference keep them from making a go at it.

I really enjoyed our female lead, Molly, she doesn't deny that she's flawed, but she seems to be trying her best. She genuinely cares about people and is torn between her job and her morals. I think she's a strong main character who grows as the story progresses, and I loved that she falls first and puts herself out there when it comes to her feelings for Jude.

Unfortunately, I didn't love Jude . I think perhaps he would have grown on me more if we had been given his POV, but since that wasn't the case and he just came across as immature and cowardly. I honestly think the story would have benefitted significantly from his point of view.

Overall Someone Just Like You is an entertaining hate to love romantic comedy with Jewish Rep, family, a cute pup, pranks, doppelgänger dating, grand gestures, pursuing your dreams, low steam, and a HEA.

3.5

I’ve followed Meredith Schorr on Twitter for years—and I absolutely loved her last rom com, As Seen on TV—so I was grateful to be able to recently read and review an advanced copy of her new book, Someone Just Like You. Releasing on July 25, 2023, you’re going to want to grab this one if you love a good rom com with scheming rivals.

Molly Blum has spent practically her entire life at odds with Jude Stark. Growing up as neighbors, their parents and siblings are all great friends, but Molly and Jude’s friendship went sideways in grade school and never recovered.

Molly thinks Jude is a slacker who’s gotten through life solely on charm, while he thinks she’s a goody two-shoes who’s only ever made him look bad. Their lives have been filled with a continuous stream of one-upmanship in the form of pranks, some of which went a little too far. After a high school joke went too far, they’ve managed to steer clear of one another.

Now, however, they’ve found themselves thrown together again to help plan a huge joint anniversary party for their parents, reigniting their rivalry. Amidst the snide remarks and playful mischief, an unexpected development occurs—Molly and Jude form a hesitant friendship, and an underlying spark of sexual tension begins to emerge. Perhaps it’s because both have been dating people who resemble the other, or maybe it’s due to the realization that neither is as awful as they once believed.

Without a doubt, Molly and Jude have become experts in the fine art of despising each other. However, learning how to navigate their new feelings for one another might just be the challenge of a lifetime.

If you love rom coms—especially those with lots of A+ scheming—you’re going to love this one!

This was a very cute childhood friends to rivals to lovers story. Molly and Jude’s banter was great at the beginning and I loved them pulling pranks on each other.

The dynamic between both families was so fun, though I wish we had seen more of them in the latter half of the book. I would’ve loved to see Jude’s parents reaction to him opening his restaurant.

It’s very obvious that our two main characters are very different. They both said hurtful (but true) things to each other around the three quarter mark, which they apologized for. I think that both helps and hurts the believability of them staying together long term.

Ultimately, I enjoyed the story. The family dynamics and the early banter were my favorite parts.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.