3.75/5

This was a quick fun read!

Impossible Match is a sapphic romance about a billionaire heiress and up-and-coming tech entrepreneur who are thrown into an arranged marriage to boost the status of their respective families. I know this is a novella, but there wasn't really a plot/conflict per se. In that vein, I think that if you wanted a nice fluffy palette cleanser, this book is perfect. There was a little on-screen spice and it was done very well.

I liked that though there are queer characters, it is the norm and not the 'issue'. I would definitely have read a full-length novel between these two FMCs if there was a more in depth plot aside from their quick arrangement. For how short it is, the characters were unique and the narrator did a good job assigning voices to everyone. It was a little jilted/robotic at times but overall enjoyable.

Rochelle Wolf is a new-to-me author and after this taste of her writing, I will definitely pick up another book of hers!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the ALC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ALC! This is a fast-paced novella about two women in an arranged marriage. Ingrid, one of the main characters, is a bit off-putting at first due to her brash exterior, but as her character develops, you are able to see a softer and more emotional side of her. The narrator did an excellent job with Ingrid's sultry voice. The relationship between Ingrid and Cecelia is quick and steamy and leaves you wanting more!

Thank you to NetGalley for an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book. As always, all opinions are entirely my own!!

I rather liked Rochelle Wolf's writing style!! I think some parts can be read as cringey, but I think queer people are allowed to have cringey stories that aren't around coming out or being hate-crimed!! Personally, I think I would have enjoyed this more if I had been reading it in print. The narrator put a lot of work into giving each character their own voice, which I appreciate, but the reading was still monotone and confusing to follow at some points. With the monotony of the narration, I was getting confused whether we were listening to Cecilia or Ingrid.

I enjoyed Rochelle Wolf's discussions of people forcing their assumptions onto you based on your gender presentation!! Also, I loved that they added so many trans side characters!!

This was a short and fun read. I don't regret my time with it, but I cannot see myself re-listening to this audiobook. At some point, I could see myself reading the digital version!!

Excited to see what other books Rochelle Wolf has written and if they have any longer form content!!

Advanced Listener Copy (ALC) thanks to NetGalley and Aurora Inkwell Media

If you’re looking for a sapphic love story that doesn’t focus on coming out or turning a straight woman, then this is it. In fact it even turns the classic U-Haul trope on its head with the two main characters (MCs) having an arranged marriage and moving in together before they’ve even met!

The plot has scope to be witty, erotic and revealing, but it’s not. Unfortunately the narrator is quite robotic (although this improves as the novella progresses and I speeded it up which helped too), and I didn’t vibe with the additional voices she adopted. This combination of the slow narration and the confusing switch between characters in different chapters left me really unsure as to who was who most of the time.

There’s not enough character development to really understand if you’re listening to the experience of the rich or the super rich woman! That’s pretty much all I took away - one of the characters had a lot of money and parents who disowned her, and the other had unfathomable amounts of money and a very big house. I don’t know why they wanted or agreed to an arranged marriage, or why them genuinely getting together was a bad thing?

This could be such a good storyline for erotica - it does get a little steamy but honestly it could have so much more sex!

I’d love more books with queer love stories, queer sex and those things just being how things are (like the use of they/them pronouns in this book with no explanation- yes more of that!) but this isn’t the one I’ll be recommending sadly.

I am new to the author and gladly listen to a modern day arranged sapphic marriage. Ingrid Gordon, comes from a billionaire family and has always known her parents would choose her partner. They will insist it be someone that will enhance the family prestige and portfolio. Ingrid herself is more focused on her philanthropy and special projects. Cecilia Friedman has focused fully on her tech career but is willing to listen when her grandmother says she has found someone for her to marry. She does want someone to share her life.

Interestingly, because the two women go along with the wedding plans without so much as a date, I went along with it as well. The marriage is expected to be real and they will live together. But they do take time after their vows to learn to appreciate one another.

I absolutely would have read a longer version of this and enjoyed watching the pair date their spouse. And I wanted to have more time with them. But a good novella gives you the elements to fill in for parts that may get skipped because the book is only 115 pages. I listened to the audio book which is about three hours depending on your listening speed.

I am new to the author and enjoyed the novella. I will look for other books from her.

This was a cute sapphic romance. Cecelia is well-known in the tech community and Ingrid is a famous influencer. Their families arrange their marriage and while they are hesitant at first, they soon realize there are sparks between them. I always want novellas to be a little longer, for some additional character development, but I this was pretty well-done given the short length. The author even managed to make the romance pretty slow-burn! Cecelia and Ingrid had very different personalities, and it was fun seeing how that impacted the way their relationship developed.

I listened to the audio which was clear and easy to understand. The narrator, August Roy, gave each character a distinct voice so it was really easy to know who was talking. The narration was a bit monotone and lacking in emotion, especially for Ingrid's character.

Thank you to NetGalley and Aurora Inkwell Media for the ALC!

I really liked the idea around this little novella! Two women who have an arranged marriage? Hi yes. Sign me up please… but as we got into the story I just did not feel the chemistry whatsoever. Which is also unfortunate because the cover is stunning!

The audiobook narrator was okay-I think they made it feel robotic which didn’t help.

Thank you NetGalley and Aurora Inkwell Media for the ALC!

An excellent novella that left me wanting more. I felt there could have been more depth and angst between the characters to add to the storyline, maybe a bit more backstory. I loved them together, it just felt rushed. They had great communication and it all seemed to “click” a bit too well.

August Roy did a fabulous job narrating these characters. The raspy voice work was spot on!

Rochelle Wolf is a new-to-me author. This story is about two ladies that are in an arranged marriage in present day. The marriage takes place near the beginning of the story and the rest is how they make it work. It's still a slow burn romance and the real heart of the book is them getting to know each other. It's sweet and very spicy.

The narrator, August Roy, does great on the different voices of each character. She's also crisp, clear and easy to understand with a portable speaker and ear buds. The only aspect that could be improved is her delivery is a bit monotone.

Thank you to Rochelle Wolf and Aurora Inkwell Media for the copy of this book. Opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a sweet and cute novella. I loved the idea of an arranged marriage and how it evolved into real romance. The characters were so great and so much fun. This was a great little sapphic romance novel.

This got me out of my reading slump! I loved this sapphic billionaire romance. It wasn't a complex or unbelievable scenario, but something that could absolutely happen! Cecilia and Ingrid were both considerate and communicated like real adults. I loved how they grew closer and supported each other. Absolutely pick up this quick read and settle in for some fun!

The whole thing with an arranged marriage put me off from the beginning and when the narrator was not good I really struggled with this book. Also the story was so short that the romance never got me hooked.

Thank you Netgalley for the audio ARC!
I really wanted to love this story, I'm a sucker for a arranged marriage trope. But the book just felt rushed. There was no connection, no spark between the characters and not even two proper conversations. I also did not get why their families would want the connection to each other. It all felt a bit rushed. I dnfed the book after about 40%.

Ingrid and Cecilia developed great chemistry and listening to them fall in love was cute. I wish we had gotten to know them a little more as characters. That would’ve made them feel more layered and relatable! The narrator for the audiobook was good but at times their voice bordered on robotic in a way. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would recommend it!

Impossible Match was a speedy novella that I didn’t like , love nor hate . It came and went before I could form an opinion — which was expected because the audiobook was only 3 hours long .Sometimes authors are successful in packing a lot into a short narrative but it felt compressed here . Perhaps I would have had more to say , had there been more breathing room for certain elements but this is all i’ve got.

Thank you Aurora Inkwell Media for the ALC!

*Thank you to NetGalley and the author for a copy*

When I saw Rochelle Wolf post on threads that ALC copies were available to request on NetGalley yesterday, I RANNNNN to request. Then like 3 hours later, what do I see? “Approved request” email!

I was going to save it for crocheting, but I started it earlier on a drive and finished it in one go. It was SO good. This was my second Rochelle Wolf read, and it’s safe to say that I love the writing and characters. Being able to have solid main characters in such little time (105 pages for this one, even shorter for the other read) is amazing!

This was such a sweet arranged sapphic marriage that leads to real feelings. Absolutely loved it and originally was going to rate it 4 stars, but it’s worth 5 stars!!

Cecilia and Ingrid are the perfect match—at least, that's what their families think when they arrange a marriage between the two women. And it turns out, they do fit well together.
I wanted just a little more from the romance, because I didn't really feel like I FELT them falling for each other, I mostly felt like I was being told that they had, and I think this story would have benefitted from a little more of that being on the page, even if it was just another scene or two. That being said, I really liked what we did get, and I absolutely believed these two developing feelings. I thought Rochelle Wolf did a great job of showing us these characters, their lives, and their relationship in such a short story.
Overall I really liked the narration, but I didn't love how the spice was read—I thought the formality was perfect for these two characters but it kept me a bit at a distance for the sex.
Overall though, I thought this was great, and would definitely read more from the author!

Thank you to NetGalley and Aurora Inkwell Media for access to this ALC for my honest review. I really loved this book. It was fast paced, engaging, fun, and the banter was 🧑‍🍳💋. This story is about an arranged marriage between two wealthy and successful woman. You hear from both POV of Cecilia and Ingrid as they navigate the beginnings of their arranged marriage and the possible feelings that may come along with this. This was a very light, fun read and I really enjoyed it. I will definitely be checking out this authors other work.

This is a sweet and a little spicy novella for any romance lover. I am a sucker for an arranged marriage fic, and this one did not disappoint. Although, I feel it is more a marriage of convenience that becomes a marriage of deep love.

Both FMCs are gorgeous and successful, but also opposites. I feel like the author used those traits to really springboard forward their romance. There is some emotion and growth throughout, but it is done in a way that is complimentary as opposed to a full-on change of character and personality. The relationship just seemed to feel natural as opposed to forced. It is called Impossible Match, but these two are so obviously made for one another. So cute and cozy.

The narrator's tone was bright and positive. The perfect voice for this one,

Thank you Netgalley and Aurora Inkwell Media for the free ALC. My opinions are being left voluntarily. Thisnis my first book by a local to me author and now i wanna read the other books they've written. I am impresses in how much story was packed in a 3 hour audiobook. I think the narration was done very well. This is a great closed door sapphic romance. Look forward to more books by the author.

Suggest giving it a try if you read sapphic romances.

4.5/5☆ for a novella