“Ask a Matchmaker”, by social media personality and matchmaker Maria Avgitidis, aka Matchmaker Maria, is a dating how-to guide. In her debut book, Maria gives advice on everything from manifesting love to who should ask out who on a second date (in heterosexual relationships, the man has to ask the woman on the second date) to when to introduce your partner to your parents.

If you are anxious about dating and don’t follow Maria on social media, this book will be a game changer for you. She really demystifies modern dating and provides practical advice while also weaving in colorful stories about her personal life and past matchmaking clients.

For those who already follow Maria closely on Instagram and scroll through her weekly Ask a Matchmaker Q&As, or for those who have read about relationship concepts like attachment styles, some of this may be a little fresh and groundbreaking for you. But you’ll still learn something new and will enjoy gearing more about Maria’s own relationship history.

Solid advice and eye opening for someone who hasn’t been in a relationship in awhile. It’s not a how to guide but it gives good insight on the dating world

I enjoyed the conversationalist way this book was written, it made for easy reading. The advice was sound and practical. I would recommend this to anyone navigating dating in this age..

Ask a Matchmaker was an interesting read! I enjoyed Maria's voice, advice and stories and recommend this book for anyone seeking a significant other.

I've enjoyed watching TV shows with matchmakers. This book very much read like those shows. Lots of advice and input from a professional matchmaker. It's an interesting world to get a glimpse into.

I come from a religious background where marriage seems to be a business transaction. It is interesting to read how matchmakers work. It seems a lot like coaching as well.