Someone Just Like You is the latest release from Meredith Schorr. Released on July 25 by Forever Publishing, Someone Just Like You transports readers to New York City. Molly and Jude are childhood rivals who have to work together to plan a joint anniversary party for their parents. Will they be able to put their rivalry aside to be able to make the party a success, or will they ruin everything?
I want to thank Forever, Grand Central Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Someone Just Like You. All opinions presented here are solely mine.
Synopsis from Goodreads
New Yorker Molly Blum knows everything about her lifelong nemesis, Jude Stark. With their families so close, they should have been best friends. Instead, she thinks he’s a too-charming slacker, and he thinks she’s allergic to fun. After years of one-upping each other’s pranks (chocolate-dipped cat treats are not as delicious as they appear), one high school joke went too far, and they stopped speaking completely. But now that they’re supposed to help plan a massive party for their parents—together—there’s no better time to resume their war.
And it is on. Only somewhere between all the sniping and harmless hijinks a reluctant friendship develops, along with an unexpected spark of sexual tension. It might have to do with the fact that she’s been dating Jude-lookalikes, and he’s been dating Molly doppelgangers. Or the fact that neither of them is nearly as horrible as they thought. All Molly and Jude know is that they’ve mastered the art of hating each other. Falling in love, on the other hand, is a whole new battlefield.
Positives
- A fun collection of characters.
- Molly’s character growth throughout the story.
Negatives
- The pranks and hijinks start to become a bit much.
- I would have enjoyed seeing Jude’s side of things.
My Opinions
Someone Just Like You is the second book from Meredith Schorr, and one I found just as enjoyable as her first one, As Seen on TV (read my review here). This time Schorr keeps us in the hustle and bustle of the city.
Molly and Jude were neighbors growing up, with their parents being friends. Molly and Jude were best friends when they were toddlers but slowly morphed into rivals and victims of each other’s pranks as they got older. Jude was the popular athlete everyone liked, while Molly was the quiet, dependable girl.
The story takes place over several months, allowing for the relationship to morph and grow from rivals to friends to maybe more. Not only did the relationship grow, the characters did as well. Molly was stuck in the past, thinking she had to be the perfect person and adhere to the plans because things seemed to go wrong every time she didn’t. Jude also has his own growth throughout the story.
There are some steamy bits, most of which are on the page. That said, they aren’t overly graphic, more factual statements.
Overall, I would love to see Someone Just Like You adapted. Why? Because it is an entertaining read that I could see being adapted easily.
Do you enjoy reading books with childhood frenemies reuniting as adults? Then you should give Someone Just Like You a read.
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