Member Reviews
It was a pretty cute read, I loved the characters and the story, but I found the pacing a bit too slow. Also, I'm not a fan of long internal monologues and in my opinion there were quite too much here.
I recommend the book to whom wants to read a cute and funny love story, but not if you want to read something quick and addicting.
It’s fine. It’s cute and a quick read. The writing could use a good sweep by an actual editor as there were many grammatical and continuity errors that were distracting at certain points. The dialogue feels forced and unnatural but I think my biggest complaint is the pacing. I wouldn’t say it’s a perfectly fine read, it’s just fine.
This was very difficult to get into, and did not keep my attention the way I had hoped that it would. The internal monologue for the main character read like an essay, it was just too wordy for me.
It was a very cute concept, and the cover is gorgeous, but it was just not my type of book.
I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this book. I say this because even I was infuriated on behalf of the FMC regarding the events that led up to the forced proximity scenario.
That being said, I found myself devouring the book and couldn't believe the plot twist! This book was a lovely balance of romance, comedy and thriller/mystery!
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!!
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I read it over a few days, and couldn't wait till I got free time to read it more.
This gave me cozy and light vibes making this a perfect read if you need a quick pick me up. Although not as steamy as a lot of romances, this story focuses on its characters and their growths,
I really loved reading this book. It was a fun read and I liked the dynamics between the main characters.
Autumn is a famous concert pianist and she is making her comeback after a tragic accident. She has to stay focused, but an unexpected roommate does the opposite. Autumn's landlord rents out the ground floor of her home to Elijah. Both of them stubbornly refuse to move out. As they spend more time together, their feelings start to grow. Autumn starts to receive mysterious gifts from someone from her past. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?
I really liked reading Ms. Perfectly Fine. It is a cute romance with a little bit of mystery that you don't expect. The forced proximity made it an interesting enemies to lovers story. I liked how there was chronic pain representation. I haven't read a lot of books that have the main character living with chronic pain. The author did a good job of showing this. I was able to understand what Autumn's daily life was like without it overwhelming the story.
If you like a good enemies to lovers romance with a mystery twist, this book is definitely for you!
Thank you NetGalley and CallaghanWriter for a copy of this book in exchange for my review.
I throughly enjoyed this one. This is one that I’ll admit I was drawn in by the cover and the title but the book it shelf was delightful. Both characters were well fleshed out and the plot immediately drew me in. Would definitely recommend
I totally forgot to send feedback. I really loved reading this book. It was a fun read and I liked the dynamics between the main characters.
As much as I thought this book was an solid 3 star read, I've got to hand it to the author for her absolutely incredible representation. I think it may have been my favorite thing about this entire book.
Regarding the romance in this book itself, it was enjoyable and easy to read. Despite being your typical romance, it was a good book with mildly intriguing characters.
I quick and easy read that left me with a feeling that I was missing something. BUT even though I didn’t love the book I did love the fact that there was representation in dealing with topics of chronic pain, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. I also really enjoyed the enemies to lovers and the forced proximity trope (one of my all-time favorites).
Generally this was sweet, cute and fun book and I would like to read more from this author.
is a breath of fresh air, especially for its authentic portrayal of chronic pain, a topic that's rarely explored with such depth in literature. As someone living with fibromyalgia, I found the depiction of the condition in the book not just accurate but profoundly relatable. Callaghan’s representation of the daily battles and the external misunderstandings surrounding chronic pain is spot-on, making me feel seen and understood.
The story of Autumn and Elijah, evolving from reluctant housemates to something more, captures the complexity of managing a chronic illness while navigating personal relationships. Their slow-burn romance, amidst the backdrop of Autumn's struggle with fibromyalgia and their shared journey towards acceptance and understanding, adds a rich layer of depth to the narrative.
Beyond the romance, the book weaves in elements of suspense that keep you guessing, with a well-constructed plot twist that feels earned rather than forced. Callaghan’s approach to integrating chronic pain into a story of resilience, love, and unexpected companionship is both commendable and necessary.
In short, "Ms. Perfectly Fine" resonated with me deeply, making it a must-read. Its portrayal of chronic pain is not only necessary but executed in a way that brings both awareness and empathy to the forefront. I’m eagerly looking forward to diving into more of Kate Callaghan’s work.
I started reading this book a long time ago and only read the first few chapters. I didn’t really get interested in the book right away and have read many more in between then so I don’t think I will get back to this one.
I never read the entire thing so it could be a great story!
Thank you NetGalley for the arc!
Cute Love story. Nothing really new and exciting though. I thought there could have been alot more to this story
I tried really hard to get into this book twice. I wanted to give it a second try now that I had more time but I still could not get into it. I loved the idea of this story but there were just too many plot holes and it just felt very forced. The characters are very immature and there is just no chemistry between the two. I really tried to push through but I ended up not finishing about 30-40% in.
3.5 stars
Ms Perfectly Fine by Kate Callaghan tells the story of Autumn Adler, a famous concert pianist, who is ready to make her comeback to the stage after a tragic accident and doesn't want or need any distractions. Enter Elijah Wells, a game designer in the midst of building his own company, who has rented her townhouse without her knowledge. Now these two strangers are roommates. And as the author states in the blurb - One house, two strangers and a dark secret. What could go wrong?
I was excited to request this on NetGalley based only on the blurb and the cute cover. This was an enjoyable story and a quick read, but there were some things that lowered my rating a little bit. First of all, the suspense aspect of the story wasn't super necessary. I thought that there was enough in the plot to keep things going, and this just added more in a way that wasn't exactly necessary. I also thought the romance was pretty rushed. They went from 0 to 100 without any kind of slow burn, which I like.
But these things did not deter me from reading quickly and enjoying the overall story. I do like a grumpy/sunshine trope and one where the guy falls first is always a hit for me.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts!
Tropes:
*Grumpy (Her) x Sunshine (Him)
*He falls first and harder
*Hates everyone but you
*Forced Proximity
*Suspense
*Enemies To Lovers
*Healing
*Chronic Pain
To be honest, I felt like this book really was not that great. The enemies to lovers plot escalated way too quickly and it was extremely unbelievable. Like, it genuinely felt like it came out of nowhere?
Adding the extra B-storyline at the end was also unnecessary, IMO. I felt like it only made the sped up ending to the story feel even more rushed and I didn't fully buy into what was happening.
All in all, this is not a book I would really recommend to anyone unless you are very new to reading and want something very fast paced. Otherwise, there are better books out there.
I LOVED THIS BOOK. THE ROMANCE WAS AMAZING. I FINISHED THIS BOOK IN LIKE A DAY. IT WAS SO GOOD AND I CAN'T STRESS THIS ENOUGH. I 100000% RECOMMEND IT. IM SO EXCITED TO READ MORE OF THIS AUTHORS BOOKS
While I would still read another book by this author, I found this one to be a little cheesy. It was the light, fluffy read I needed at the moment, I just wanted more depth, with less cheesiness! The Taylor Swift book title is what drew me in, so great marketing! Overall an ok read!