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This was a cute read. I'm a bit enemies to lovers fan and I knew this book would be right up my alley. I love the way this author writes and the relationships that she creates between her characters. It really was such a good read & I really enjoyed this book. I'm so glad that I got the chance to read it early and will definitely be recommending it to folks who love romcoms. I enjoyed the characters the most. I'm excited to see what the author comes out with next as I'll definitely be reading it! Thank you to the publisher for my early copy of this book!

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Very sweet book. I enjoyed it. I wish the chemistry between the characters had been a little more believable. Other than that, it was a cute rom com.

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A fun quick read about two childhood enemies who might actually get along more than they think.... A great enemies to lovers due to forced proximity story.

This is full of family drama, witty banter (from everyone, not just the two love interests), crazy pranks, and great character development! What more can you ask for?

Over all, super quick and enjoyable read, I read it in one sitting. If you're looking for a fun enemies to lovers book, I highly recommend this!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I was immediately drawn to this book because of the beautiful cover and the premise.

Someone Like You was a light read with lots of witty banter, crazy family antics, and some fun twists. While Molly and Jude were likable and at times very relatable characters I struggled at times with the storyline and I felt it jumped around a lot. The idea of this book was so so great but just fell flat in some areas and seemed unrealistic at times.

Overall I enjoyed reading it and would definitely recommend especially if you’re a fan of the childhood enemies to lovers trope.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Meredith Schorr, and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

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Someone Just Like You by Meredith Schorr, is a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance that will give readers all the feels. The novel follows the story of Jude and Molly, two individuals who have been at war with each other since childhood. But when they are tasked with planning their parents' wedding anniversaries, they are forced to put their differences aside and work together.
The author does an excellent job of creating a fiery and passionate duo in Jude and Molly, whose chemistry is palpable from the very beginning. The novel is a quick read and the enemies-to-lovers trope is executed flawlessly, making it a swoony and romantic read. Additionally, the inclusion of an adorable Goldendoodle named Yogi adds an extra layer of charm to the story.
Overall, Someone Just Like You is a delightful and heartwarming read that will make readers melt. It's perfect for anyone looking for a quick, swoony-worthy read that is sure to leave a lasting impression

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This story had all the tropes I love….enemies to friends, forced proximity….what more could I ask for? This was such a fun, quick read about two childhood rivals who might have more chemistry than they think! I loved both main characters and I often found myself smiling at the banter.

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Someone Just Like You at times was sweet and funny. I loved the idea and the storyline as a whole. But the details and character development were lacking.

I am sad to say this book just wasn’t for me. I don’t often have this feeling, as I read YA books fairly often as well, but I just felt too old for this book. The characters though not far from my age just felt unbelievably immature.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Wow I really really enjoyed this book!! This is my first read my Meredith Schorr and I would most definitely read another book by her again!

Someone Just Like You gave me all the feels and oohs and ahhs,. Jude and Molly are just a fiery duo from the start! I was hooked immediately with these two! What starts out as a rivalry of pranks/wars between the youngest siblings between two families quickly bleeds over into adult life.

But when Molly and Jude are asked to help plan the wedding anniversaries for both sets of parents, will they be able to get along for more than 5 minutes to book a place? Or will their decades long war finally be the thing that makes them realize something else about the other?

This is a very quick read and super enemies to lovers trope! I highly recommend for anyone needs a swoony worthy read that will make you melt! Also there is an adorable Goldendoodle named Yogi!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever/Grand Central Publishing for this ARC! Pub date: 07/25/2023

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Someone Just Like You is a classic enemy turn lover novel. Molly and Jude grew up despising each other only to come together as adults to help plan a joint anniversary party for their parents. Lots of tension and build up as their story progresses! Great read, highly recommend!

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Loved the enemies to lovers trope. It was a cute and easy read. I would definitely recommend! It was a quick read for me and I liked it more than I thought I would.

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A great childhood “enemies” to lovers book. Jude and Molly’s relationship is very fun and the golden doodles were a sweet addition to their story.

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This is a lighthearted and enjoyable read which I've come to expect from Meredith Schorr's writing!

Molly Blum's number one nemesis is her childhood rival Jude Stark. She grew up with their families being close and their parents being best friends. Unfortunately, she's now stuck planning a very special surprise anniversary party with both sets of parents with Jude.

Molly and Jude cannot get along and the prank wars ensue immediately. As they start to have to spend more and more time together, a friendship starts to develop between the two along with sparks. Meanwhile, Molly is also trying to deal with her overbearing boss in a career pivot, while coveting another position.

The chemistry starts to build and Molly and Jude realize they have been dating one another in one shape or form for years. The two have to heal their past, while they also decide how to move forward together and in their own journey of what they want out of life.

This one included Jewish rep which I adore from Meredith since it's always realistic. I found them dating their lookalikes super hilarious. It was also fun to see NYC as the backdrop and the fun adventures the couple had in the city.

Thank you to Forever Publishing for sending me the physical ARC as well as the e-ARC.

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Overall, I enjoyed this this story of enemies to friends to lovers. It was cute and funny. It featured great character growth and realizing what our dreams really are/what we really want from life.

Molly and Jude are childhood friends and neighbors turned enemies. When they are forced to work together to find a venue for their parents' joint anniversary party, old habits (ie. pranks) resurface. I will say that Molly and Jude's child-like behavior was not for me and I did not enjoy it. It did help to build an understanding of how far both have gone and are willing to go to get the other. It just made it hard for me to get into the story and to root for them until that part of the book was over. Once it was done, I was all in.

Thank you NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the eARC.

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This book was cute. The main characters have a childhood rivals to lovers thing and turns out they have been dating people just like each other for forever. The main characters were a little annoying and childish at times for being 27. Also Molly blaming herself for her parents divorce as an adult was kinda silly. And the miscommunication and breakup at the end felt like it dragged on. There was some cute banter moments but overall was just ok.

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This moved a little too slow for me overall, but I also felt like some aspects of the relationship as well as the "third act breakup" were glossed over a bit too much. I liked the characters and liked the history between them of being childhood friends/playful rivals but I think the emphasis on certain aspects of their lives and their stories over others just didn't connect as well with me.

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This was a cute love/ hate romance story. I found it to be quite cute and compelling with adorable characters. Although it was a tad slow at times, I did enjoy the relationship between the two main characters immensely. I found the storyline to be very entertaining and endearing.

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and critique this charming book.

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A cute little rom com that will leave you pleasantly surprised. This was an enjoyable read. If you are interested in rom coms then you will have fun with this one.

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This was a super cute book, but I really struggled in the beginning. The pranks at the start of book were really annoying and completely unrealistic. I almost quit reading, but I stuck with it and I’m glad I did because it ended on a good note. Thank you NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book!

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This book was such a fun read!

The tension and angst between Molly and Jude was evident from the very beginning and carried perfectly throughout the book, keeping me fully invested in seeing them find their way to each other. Their characters were very well thought out with good personal conflict and backstory. The 3rd act break-up felt a little forced and unrealistic but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the story as a whole.

I love the premise of them always dating people who are exactly like the other and how that is how realization of their true feelings dawns on them...and the families always being in on it and just waiting for the two of them to recognize it. The side characters of the siblings and parents brought a familial warmth to the story. And I love Jerry and Esther....I need a book entirely about their love story please!!

P.S. the 8 years later epilogue is perfection!

This was a delightful, fun romcom read that. You'll root for the main characters, hurt for them when they mess up and yearn for them to get their happily ever after!

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I received this book as an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange, for an honest review. I loved this enemies to lovers romance, especially because it was also about first loves who grew up next-door to each other. It was light and fun and would make the perfect beach read. Highly recommend!!

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