Someone Just Like You was a joy to read from start to finish. I liked that themes of mental health were truly addressed and not watered down and I also loved seeing a true look into their future- sometimes you just want to know what happens!

I love a good childhood rivals to lovers.

This was a fun romcom with cute characters.

Molly and Jude have been rivals since like kindergarten-their families are super close so they are still in each others lives even now that they are adults. Both families decide to throw a joint anniversary surprise party for both sets of parents and it throws Molly and Jude together and brings back some childhood pranks/ snark/ teasing… maybe some realizations?

I liked some of the pop culture references and the dog’s antics quite a bit.

A cute read for a light summer read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for an eARC.

Jude Stark is the bane of Molly Blum's existence. The former neighbors and complete opposites began a rivalry in grade school that continued all the way through high school, consisting of fights, pranks, and generally one‑upping each other—until one over-the-top prank changed everything. A decade later, their siblings have forced them to collaborate on a surprise co‑wedding anniversary celebration for their parents, and soon Molly and Jude are reverting to their old tricks.

But eventually, a reluctant friendship develops…along with an unexpected spark of sexual tension. The two come to discover they have more in common than they thought, including continually dating doppelgängers of each other, raising the question why are they seeking in romantic partners what they claim to hate about each other. They finally give in to their growing feelings, but will that old competitive spirit take over, or will they finally realize being on the same team is a lot more fun?

I really enjoyed this story. I am a huge fan of the enemies to lovers trope. I will recommend this story to others.

The cover of this book is adorable and dragged me in.

This was a fast pace enemies to lovers. They were also childhood friends. I loved the banter but the pranks seemed very immature for both the characters age.

I feel like there were specific points that were pushed really hard. I don’t want to give any spoilers but this comment is in reference to the main characters significant others.

I also didn’t see much development in both the main characters. The storyline about both their careers was kind of boring.

I loved the dog Yogi and the main characters friend groups. Overall it was a cute fast read. This is my first book by this author and I am still willing to check out her other work.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC copy of this book to read and review. All of these thoughts and comments are my own.

I absolutely loved this book. This had a friends to enemies to lovers type trope and it was so cute. Jude and Molly were such great characters and I loved the plot. I did find them both to be immature in some parts especially during their relationship fights but other than that, this book was very enjoyable.

If you enjoy funny banter, pranks, and slow burning romance/a little spice; I would definitely check this book out.

4 stars!

I had to remind myself constantly how old these characters were. These characters were written to seem like they were way younger than their late 20s and that's a shame. I think a good prank here and there is actually wonderful but it wasn't just that- it was their reactions to things and how they handled their emotions. The back and forth became a bit tedious and childish. That said, I overall, liked the general world and the supportive characters and enjoyed much of dialogue in between the pranks and arguing. I think that it was an overall cute read but maybe either the characters should have been younger or the general behavior of these characters could have been a little more mature. Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an early read.

Jude and Molly, two childhood rivals go from enemies to developing a friendship and to becoming lovers. They've ignored or avoided each other for awhile but now are forced to work together to plan a party. Jude's pranks are hilarious, the banter between Jude and Molly was great. You could feel the tension between the two when reading. Read if you like the enemies to friends, friends to lovers, forced proximity, silly pranks between rivals. Oh I loved how they've always dated carbon copies of each other.

Sometimes the conflict between the two felt a little dragged out (for me) in some parts especially when they are trying to get back together at the end, but it was still a good book. Do I recommend the book? Of course, it is a fun read and a cute story. Thank you Net Galley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the eARC.

This childhood frenemies to lovers story was cute, with Jude and Molly coming together with their siblings to throw both sets of parents a surprise anniversary party. And along the way, they had to learn to work together or risk ruining the celebration.

I was torn between 3 or 4 stars, but there was just a little too much fighting for me. The pranks went on a little too long, and I like a little less angst in my romcoms, so that’s why I landed on 3 stars. However, I know many of you enjoy a bit more drama/angst in your romcoms, so give it a shot!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Watch for Someone Just Like You to come out July 25, 2023.

I wanted to like this book so badly, the pacing just felt off to me and I couldn’t get invested. I struggled to find the chemistry and connection between Jude and Molly. This book almost followed the neighbors/enemies to lovers formula a little too closely. This had such potential, I was so excited to see them come together but by the time it got there, I just wasn’t into it anymore.

Meredith Schorr’s Someone Just Like You is delightful and utterly un-put-downable. To be honest, I cleared my schedule of several other things I probably should have done to read it because it was such a treat.

The warmth and authenticity of the main character’s families was expertly woven, and I enjoyed the authentic sibling (and sibling’s children) interaction; my favorite of which is the ever-relevant moment when accidental cursing in a room full of children leads to a chorus of curse words. I laughed out loud; this was perfect. The scene with the matzo ball soup tugged at my heartstrings; it turns out that the only thing I love more than a caring-for-sick-beloved trope is when it involves matzo ball soup made by a Jewish grandmother.

The tension and build up to the characters realizing that they have been dating copies of themselves is charming, and both of their emotional wounds are believable and masterfully written. From the very beginning, I adored the banter and chemistry between Molly and Jude in everything from their punny ribbing that starts off antagonistic, and manages to change completely in tone as the author gradually reveals what makes each of them they way they are, and how that has led to misunderstandings and complications in their childhood friendship. Thank you to @ReadForeverPub for sharing this copy with me!

I loved their antics and angst, although Molly was quite annoying. It fell a little flat by the end, but that won't stop me from picking up Schorr's first book and any that come later.

This fun and fast-paced enemies to lovers rom-com was the perfect pick-me-up on a rainy day, especially after a string of psychological thriller reads.

I enjoyed this fun romantic comedy. Childhood rivals forced together is always a fun troupe. Some of their antics did seem a little childish for their age though. Throw this one in your beach bag or to read on your next flight.

💫 Someone Like You 💫
By Meredith Schorr
Publisher: Forever (July 25.2023)
Genre: Rom Com

This was my first by Canadian author Meredith Schorr but I think I’m going to go back and pick up her debut because so many people rave about that one.

This was a story about childhood besties who have grown up and apart. The two families raised their kids together and so the dynamic between them all is one of cousin rivalry or rather teasing. Jude and Molly reconnect to host a surprise party for their parents and find out that there’s something simmering underneath their history.

Having grown up with my own hubby I could relate to that friendship turn lover troupe but I must admit we never played pranks on each other. And at times in the book I found it childish. ESP since they’re supposed to be late 20’s. But here’s where my mind went because I also thought it was cute and sweet that they were trying to figure out how to define the friendship of competing and grow it into a partnership.
I think readers that love a Beachy read that feels happy or ones that can relate to that first love friendship will enjoy it.

It was an uncomplicated light romance book for me 💛

3.5 stars rolled into 4

this was a sweet enemy to lovers romance with fun, witty banter! i love a good childhood rivals story and this hit the mark!

Love Meredith Schorr’s writing! This book keeps you interested and wondering what prank Jude or Molly will pull next.

Thank you to Netgalley and Grand Central Publisher for the advanced reader copy.

4/5 stars.

General Description: Molly and Jude grew up across the street from each other. Their rivalry continued for years, until they went to college. But now, both in their early twenties, Molly and Jude are assigned to the task of finding a venue for their parents joint anniversary party. The older siblings on both side are depending on them. Molly and Jude go back to their own pranking ways, but when truce is called, other feelings are allowed to come through. Will Molly and Jude be able to build a relationship, or will the pranks of their past pull them apart?

The goods:
- I really like the dichotomy between Jude and Molly. I can see how people wouldn't like the stark dynamic as if it seems immature, but still, I enjoyed it.
- There are ups and downs that to me felt realistic and weren't necessarily drawn out.
- I liked all the side character and the depth of story we specifically get from Molly's job subplot.
- I appreciated the anniversary party not being the end of the book. You get so much more in this cute rom-com!

the loss of a star: The spice was not very in depth./well fleshed out. I felt the scenes were quick and honestly took away from the relationship Molly and Jude were building. Definitely not the spiciest book.

Overall: If you're looking for a cute rom com and can look past the spice, you'll enjoy this!

Jude and Molly continuously date people that look like each other! It's sort of weird. The conflicts in this story are so real, yet handled in a hilarious way. I really related to the feelings these two had. They are the bane of each other's existences, but I love a good enemies to lovers romantic comedy. This book had me laughing and crying the entire time, and I couldn't put it down! I think I read it in just a few hours. The pranks that Jude and Molly played on each other were so silly and fun. But the storyline about their careers was boringggggg. They brought out the best in each other, but I like more of a slow burn romance. I enjoyed reading this, and I recommend if you want a quick read with a cute story. This ARC was provided to me as a member of NetGalley. You can buy it on July 25, 2023!

3.5 stars. I enjoyed Schorr’s last book and was happy to pick this one up. It was a bit contrived but still an enjoyable read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

3.5 stars rounded up!

This was more of a like than a love for me. I was initially attracted to this book because the front cover is adorable! I do love the enemies to lovers trope, but I didn’t really feel the chemistry between Jude and Molly. The felt a little immature to me, and the conflict kind of dragged out.

Overall it was an easy romcom read, and I would be interested in reading more from this author.