I’m going to go ahead and apologize right up front. I’m probably going to be gushing with this review. I always seem to do that when it comes to this writing duo.
You see, they just have this way of telling the story that it’s truly an art form. They make me laugh, smile, and cry; I just feel wonderful at the end. Read on for my full on gushing review
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
- Publisher : Gallery Books (May 18, 2021)
- ISBN-13 : 978-1982123963
ABOUT
Single mom Jess Davis is a data and statistics wizard, but no amount of number crunching can convince her to step back into the dating world. Raised by her grandparents—who now help raise her seven-year-old daughter, Juno—Jess has been left behind too often to feel comfortable letting anyone in. After all, her father’s never been around, her hard-partying mother disappeared when she was six, and her ex decided he wasn’t “father material” before Juno was even born. Jess holds her loved ones close, but working constantly to stay afloat is hard…and lonely.
But then Jess hears about GeneticAlly, a buzzy new DNA-based matchmaking company that’s predicted to change dating forever. Finding a soulmate through DNA? The reliability of numbers: This Jess understands.
At least she thought she did, until her test shows an unheard-of 98% compatibility with another subject in the database: GeneticAlly’s founder, Dr. River Peña. This is one number she can’t wrap her head around, because she already knows Dr. Peña. The stuck-up, stubborn man is without a doubt not her soulmate. But GeneticAlly has a proposition: Get to know him and we’ll pay you. Jess—who is barely making ends meet—is in no position to turn it down, despite her skepticism about the project and her dislike for River. As the pair are dragged from one event to the next as the “Diamond” pairing that could make GeneticAlly a mint in stock prices, Jess begins to realize that there might be more to the scientist—and the science behind a soulmate—than she thought.
Funny, warm, and full of heart, The Soulmate Equation proves that the delicate balance between fate and choice can never be calculated.
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren Review
One of the things that attracts me to this writing team is the way that they create their characters. They become like your best friend. The people you would totally hang out with. You get their weird, quirky sense of humor and you appreciate their daily life and struggles. You get to know them really, really well.
And because of that you end up cheering them on when the good happens. Plus you get those deep feels when they struggle.
This story was a delight because it took a while for me to kind of warm up to the characters. You didn’t really know everything about them right off the bat. Then as the characters bloomed so did your appreciation for them.
This one is definitely a slow burn romance. I love the heat of the interest blooming yet careful development of that attraction and those tender feelings. Slow, cautious steps, but most importantly, the wonderful connection when reality finally hit for both of them.
The story is fun, intelligent, and so unique! A great plot that rounds out this delightful book! This team continually kills it with each of their stories. I simply and truly enjoy the heck out of each of the books that they produce. Christina Lauren brings amazing connections and the soulmate equation between the author and the reader to life.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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