Accidentally Perfect
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Sometimes, you say everything when you say nothing at all. I feel like I should have the perfect life, that I should never feel down or alone in the world. But, so sue me, I do. I keep it hidden, pretend everything’s okay. Because who would believe Piper Barlow could have issues? Everyone’s convinced the hottest guy in school’s going to ask me out - that Mason and I would be the perfect couple, that he’s my John Cusack. Except, he hasn’t. One holidays, I find myself hanging out with the resident underachiever, and he surprises me. With Roman, I don’t have to pretend that little Piper Barlow is perfect; even if we’re both in a foul mood, just sitting in silence together is perfectly enough. Until it becomes more. But, Roman doesn’t do more. Does he...? What do you do when you accidentally find perfection with the wrong guy? You fight for it. Accidentally Perfect is a Mature YA novel about finding support in the least likely of places, never giving up, and learning that being the real you is always perfect. Please be aware that this story is set in Australia and therefore uses Australian English spelling and syntax. Not recommended for younger readers due to mature content.
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1 primary bookAccidentally Perfect is a 1-book series first released in 2018 with contributions by Elizabeth Stevens.
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“I can see he loves you in every word he doesn't say.”
In equal parts angsty, swoon-worthy, and funny - occasionally even snort-inducing -, this YA novel was a very enjoyable read.
I liked the main characters: Piper, despite being the good girl, is far from perfect, which makes her all the more relatable. Roman is a complicated, flawed, stubborn but likeable hero, and perfect - for Piper. Now, Mason... I really wanted to not like him, and failed miserably.
I also liked that both MCs have lovely families and a group of good friends looking out for them.
I found the pop culture references from the 80s and 90s (e.g. John Cusack movies, Silence of the Lambs) a bit strange, I don't know if teens nowadays wouldn't use other movies / movie heroes? Not that I'm complaining, I am quite partial to 80s/90s rom-coms in particular and movies in general...
Warning: Don't read this book if you don't like typical teenage angst and pig-headedness that is par for the course for the YA genre. (Or swearing. There's quite a lot of that, too.)
The first book I have read by this author, but it won't be my last.
Disclaimer: I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
