Title: You Deserve Each Other
Author: Sarah Hogle
First published April 7, 2020
368 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780349424354 (ISBN10: 0349424357)
Rating: 3.95
Overview
Lucas Brown seems like the perfect boyfriend: he’s handsome, attentive, and comes from a wealthy family. But after two years together, Emily is sick of him.
With their wedding just a few months away, Emily realizes she can’t go through with it. The only problem?
The nonrefundable wedding deposit. When Lucas reveals that he’s also been faking his happiness, Emily is relieved but also angry.
The two of them start a war of pranks and sabotage, determined to make the other back down. As they get to know each other’s true selves, Emily wonders if calling off the wedding is really what she wants.
But with time running out and the pressure mounting, can they find a way to salvage their relationship before it’s too late?
About the Author
Sarah Hogle, a mother of three from southern Ohio, enjoys spending her leisure time concocting unusual pranks and dreaming of owning a haunted castle. She is the talented writer behind the novel, You Deserve Each Other.
Editoral Review
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle is a witty and relatable romantic comedy that will leave readers cheering for the couple to overcome their differences and find love. Hogle is a debut author with an impressive knack for crafting characters that are both flawed and lovable, and her writing style is engaging and fresh.
The novel follows Naomi and Nicholas, a couple who have fallen out of love and are now engaged in a bitter war of pranks and sabotage. As their wedding date looms closer, they both realize that they might not want to break up after all, but the road back to love is full of obstacles and misunderstandings.
Hogle’s novel is set in the present day, and it touches on themes like social media addiction, family dynamics, and the pressures of being in a long-term romantic relationship. The story is told from Naomi’s perspective, and readers will find her inner monologue to be both hilarious and insightful.
The pacing of You Deserve Each Other is excellent, with the right amount of tension and conflict to keep readers engaged without overwhelming them. The plot twists are well-timed and unexpected, and they serve to deepen the characters’ motivations and reveal new layers of their personalities.
The strength of Hogle’s novel lies in its character development. Both Naomi and Nicholas are complex and fully realized characters, with strengths and weaknesses that are relatable and endearing.
Readers will root for them to overcome their differences and find a way back to each other. On the downside, some readers might find the novel to be a bit predictable, especially if they are familiar with the romantic comedy genre.
Additionally, some of the secondary characters are not as well-developed as Naomi and Nicholas, which can be a bit frustrating. Overall, You Deserve Each Other is a delightful and heartwarming romantic comedy that will leave readers with a smile on their faces.
It’s recommended for fans of authors like Sophie Kinsella and Helen Fielding, and anyone who enjoys a good love story with a healthy dose of humor and heart. Rating: 4/5
