The Near Miss | ARC Review |Romance
- dessimalakov
- Apr 25, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 3, 2024
The Near Miss is a feel-good romantic comedy of chance encounters and second chances that will have fans of Beth O’Leary, Mhairi McFarlane and Abby Jimenez hooked from start to finish.
Author: Lily Joseph
Release Date: July, 10th 2024
Genre: Romance
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 0.5
Short Summary:
Fate brings together Nick and Wren, two people destined for each other but who have never met. Wren, a local reporter, just wants a quiet life, while Nick, a handyman, is dealing with a devastating breakup. A series of near misses and mishaps keep bringing them closer, until a chance encounter in Italy finally throws them together. However, they soon realize their lives are more intertwined than they could have imagined. The story explores whether their newfound love can survive the twists and turns of fate.
#1: First thoughts
When I first read the book description for "The Near Miss" by Lily Joseph, I was immediately intrigued by the premise of fate bringing two people together through a series of near-misses. The initial setup of Wren and Nick's almost-encounters had me hooked, eagerly awaiting the moment when their paths would finally cross.
However, as the story progressed, I found myself growing a bit impatient with the prolonged build-up. While the concept of "near-misses" is charming (I mean I love the movie Serendipity exactly for this concept) the sheer number of accidents and coincidences started to feel a bit excessive at times.
#2: Characters & Romance
Once Wren and Nick finally crossed paths in Italy, I became invested in their romance. Their chemistry and tension was palpable. They truly felt like two magnets attracting each other. There were a bit too many side-stories revolving around the "supporting" characters in my opinion as it took the focus away from Wren and Nick. As I already had to wait for quite a long time to finally see some interaction between them, I didn't want the focus to shift yet again to someone else.
That being said, I still really enjoyed the side storyline involving Wren's father and his own self-discovery in Italy.
#3: Final Thoughts the near miss romance
Overall, "The Near Miss" is a cozy, feel-good romance that hits its stride when Wren and Nick's interactions take center stage. I'd rate this book a solid 3 out of 5 stars - a cozy, enjoyable read with some room for improvement in the pacing department.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. This review reflects my own and unbiased opinion.
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