But the more I got into it the more I was able to enjoy it. 🤦‍♀️Īt first I did not know if I was going to like this book or not. I had to reread the ending to figure out which guy she picks. I could have used another few chapters even.

Probably needed an epilogue or another few pages to feel complete. The ending is what garnered the 2.5 stars, and it was rushed. How many chapters show she have to pine over a relationship over 20 years in the past? How many chapters does she have to question whether brawn is shady? How many chapters does she have to convince herself that brain isn't right for her? The answer to all of these is far too many.īook started off slow, and the middle was painful. However, her first relationship is with a married man twice her age brawn's life story has more holes than swiss cheese and brain's half her age and won't respect her relationship with brawn.Īre there moments when I wanted to quit reading because she was being so incredibly stupid it hurt? YES. Finds herself torn between brains and brawn. The woman wants to settle down, but can't get over her previous relationship.

I debated between 2 and 3 stars, so we'll say 2.5? This book sounds like a typical chick-lit type book. I can't wait to read more from this author. I measure a really good book on its ability to make time disappear and this one certainly qualifies. I liked the short sections in this book and the writing just flowed. The author keeps you guessing the whole way through and I was thoroughly satisfied with ending. There is sex in the story, but it isn't graphic. Dana's love of crossword puzzles was used as a neat theme, but it didn't overtake the story or become like a gimmick. While she was certainly flawed, it was easy to see how she made the choices she did. All the men are right for her in one way or another and they all love her.ĭana was a well-rounded, interesting lead and her relationships with her boss and best friend were endearing. Nobody is written as a caricature or stereotype and that is extremely refreshing.

Everyone makes realistic choices and acts like normal adults would. There isn't a villain or an obvious bad choice. Each of the characters in this story are very real and all are likable. There's the older man she once had an affair with, the redneck sweetheart who seems to have some secrets, and the young, intelligent crossword writer whose age makes her nervous.

This is a slice of life story about Dana, an artist and crossword enthusiast, who finds herself torn between three possible relationships. I was fortunate enough to win a galley copy from Goodreads and once I started reading, I couldn't put it down.

Perfect on paper review