They work so hard to reach their dreams. Although they're both coming from 'different world', they teach us to not give up easily Paige Westfield is perfect. She’s the perfect daughter and perfect student. She’s 4th in her class and has her sights set on Stanford. Then she gets a D on her calculus test after getting C’s on previous tests and papers. Her perfect life alowly starts to unravel and the stress of being “Perfect Paige” starts to weigh very heavily on her. Chunk tosses the pillow aside and rolls over to look up at me. “I can keep a secret, you know. I’ve matured since you moved out.” I thought it would be the extend closure of Paige and Ben's story, but WHY the epilogue suddenly turns out to be Zoey's POV?! By the way… I started this book yesterday morning on my way to work, and finished it before I went to bed… it was such a fast read.

The great thing about Finding Perfect is that it mainly focuses on the relationship between Ben and Paige so Ben's feelings for Zoey are never front and center. I hate books like this when the guy or gal who wants the makeover spends too much time focusing on the person you know they won't end up with. It's a waste of time, kind of mean, and makes that character look like a flake who can't make up their mind. By linking that “illusion of perfection” theme with Molly’s OCD, author Elly Swartz manages the brilliant feat of finding the universal in the specific. Readers who haven’t experienced the feelings of uncertainty from separated or absent parents or the exhausting tension of daily life with OCD will certainly feel it here. From the very start, Molly is a vivid and incredibly relatable main character because we’re eased into her head with logical thought patterns and we’re shown the comfort that comes from planning, organization and stability. As we follow her journey and her problems grow, we feel every subtle change in her voice. The anxious places her mind goes during conversations with her friends. Her frequent tangents to wash her hands again and again. The impulse to count that slips into her thoughts (and narration), making us read faster with a rising panic in our gut as she tries to keep her problems a secret. What I found most powerful about this story was the internal conflict Molly had. Her tendencies and her fears kept isolating her from the rest of the world, but she also felt that the "old Molly" was slipping away. The author crafted this feeling in such a realistic and heartbreaking way, it was easy to put myself in Molly's place. However, this story isn't only about Molly. Each character, friends and family, has a different way of coping with losses or struggles. It brings to light the different ways people react to adverse situations. I also really liked that although both of them were portrayed was studious, put together, nerdy, and so on, that they weren’t portrait as saints and inexperienced. Paige, even though she saw herself as second best to Zoey, was not shy and she knew very well what she was doing when she got her hands on Ben. That was refreshing and accurate.The storyline in this was quite predictable. From the moment Ben asked Paige to set him up with her best friend Zoey it seemed obvious that it would be Paige and Ben who ended up together, and that he would tutor her in calculus as she was failing. This pair were quite cute together though, and there was some really sweet moments between them. A powerful but not overpowering novel, informing audiences about OCD with tact and acceptance through an accessible and relatable cast of characters. . .” — The Bulletin With misunderstandings, further attempts to be perfect and growing dissatisfaction with her future, life is anything but simple for Paige! Whilst Paige may give up on being perfect, the author has succeeded in writing a novel that is perfect for escaping into, a great read with fantastically developed characters and an enthralling plot. I do hope there will be a sequel starring Paige’s best friend and school sweetheart Zoey, probably with Luke as her other half! I’ll certainly be looking out for other books by this author in future and have no hesitation in highly recommending this to anyone who enjoys teen contemporary romance. I really liked the writing, and I loved the double POV. I’m a fan of multiple POVs, because it allows you to actually know what’s going on in the character’s minds, and here it worked perfectly, especially during the “get to know you” phase.

This sounds crazy,” I say, “but I had sex with a girl in the maintenance closet during junior year of high school. I didn’t know who she was or what she looked like because it was dark.” I chew on that suggestion. It’s good advice. I don’t know why I haven’t just straight-up asked her how I can help make it better for her. “I don’t know why I haven’t done that yet,” I admit.I loved Ben and Paige. The book is told from both POV. And not only could I relate, I was totally engaged in their slow burn romance. I was desperate for them to finally get there.... They are too cute for words and Highley simply written their chemistry to perfection. Super cute! Paige Westfield is the popular girl in her high school and also the best friend to Zoey who is the hottest girl in her school. Perfect Paige is perfect in everything except for calculus in which she recently scored D that will definitely destroy her future dreams for applying to Stanford. Her parent’s are pretty much over protective who already made her future plans and she didn’t want to disappoint them. During her break-out session, she has an embarrassing moment when she tripped and fell flat on her stomach which was witnessed by a nerd boy who is passing by. He seems to be genuinely concerned about her well-being and surprisingly he is quite genius in Calculus. Understanding her situation, he makes a deal to help her out by being her tutor but in return she had to help him out with her best friend Zoey by turning him into someone that appeals her. Paige was reluctant at first but finally she gives in cause she had no other choice left. My shoulders are sagging and I’m in the midst of feeling really sorry for myself, so I sigh dramatically. “Everything.” Note to the reader: This short story focuses on characters in both Finding Cinderella and All Your Perfects. This will make more sense once you’ve read both of the novels that this short story ties together. Thank you and happy reading!

Hannah tilts her head. “She carried your child for nine months and then put it up for adoption and you haven’t asked her questions about it?” The next time you are in the mood for sweet romance that you can easily devour in one sitting, I suggest you give Finding Perfect a read. Also the way this book ends leads me to believe Zoey is going to get her own shot at love in the next book so I have plenty of cute reading in my future! I nod, but I don’t go into detail with Hannah about the fact that Six and I haven’t had sex since we’ve officially been a couple. That’s no one’s business but ours.

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Turned out Paige the mc is that best friend of the most popular girl in school, Zoey. So of course, this has that favorite YA/NA trope: angsty-ridden teenage emotions. The characters ... I love them so much! I could absolutely relate to Paige, having all the stress of not wanting to disappoint your parents and all. Paige is smart, loyal, funny, musically talented, and friendly. She wasn't that snooty rich person that you'd expect. She never treated Ben any different even though he lived on the poor side and she was beyond rich. When she said that she loved playing piano renditions of Imagine Dragons but also loved classical music, I knew I loved her character! I really loved her growth and how she stands up for herself in the end. Alright, so you’re probably wondering why this has been my favorite book in the series even though it’s only a short story. I can tell you, but I’m definitely going to ramble a lot, so bear with me. Honestly, I loved Hopeless. The plot reveals? Freaking mind-blowing. The characters were amazing and the writing was great as always. So why, then, is Finding Perfect my favorite? Because it brought out more emotion in me than any of the other books. Because of language and some mild sexual content, I would recommend this book for ages 14 and up. There are no sex scenes. While Finding Perfect is a compelling and relatable read, some readers may find the pacing slower in certain parts of the story, focusing more on Quinn’s internal journey rather than external plot developments. Additionally, the book touches on sensitive topics such as mental health, so readers who are triggered by discussions of OCD and anxiety should approach the book with caution. However, the exploration of these topics also serves as an opportunity for increased understanding and empathy. How good was the plot?

Hannah is listening intently to every word I say. “When was the last time you kissed her?” she asks. The romance… oh you guys I can’t even put into words how good this is, I literally read this in one sitting because I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the delicious angst! As promised Paige starts to give Ben a make over; new hair cut, new clothes and even a delicious car wash scene which I enjoyed a little too much. Soon she starts to realize that Ben is actually perfect for her, even without the make over. Her parents would never approve of Paige being interested in a lower class boy and of course she already has her life planned out for her, she'd can't afford to get distracted. Well. the biggest problem with this situation is Paige and Ben. The more time they spend together, the more they realize that they are developing feelings for each other. Ben starts to realize that Paige is not who he expected her to be and even though he does actually like Zoey, he has actual feelings for Paige. Paige is trying to be honorable and hold up her end of the bargain and trying to make Ben more like the kind of guy Zoe would go for, even when she starts to realize that she really likes Ben.

Then maybe she just wants to forget it ever happened, but you ask her too many questions about it.” In conclusion, Finding Perfect by Colleen Hoover is a poignant and relatable novel that explores themes of self-acceptance, personal growth, and the complexities of mental health. With its well-developed characters, introspective writing style, and compassionate approach to sensitive topics, the book offers a thought-provoking and empathetic reading experience. Paige is known as "Perfect Paige" - she gets good grades, she's fourth in her class, she is going to be a doctor like her parents want, and she plans to go the college her parents chose for her. She does everything that's asked of her. When she finds out she's failing calculus and needs help, she literally runs into Ben. Ben is super smart, he's third in their class, he works two jobs to help support himself and his single mom, and he's hoping to get scholarships for college because he can't afford to go without them. Ben is doing really well in calculus and offers to tutor Paige but in return he wants her to help him transform into the type of guy her best friend would notice. Paige's best friend Zoey is gorgeous and all the guys like her. Ben just wants her to notice him - to know that he is somebody. At least, that's what Ben thinks he wants.