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From the award-winning author of Take a Chance on Greece, comes a brand new romcom for fans of You’ve Got Mail.

One typo. Two complete strangers. Ten thousand miles between them…

Amy and Cameron have never met. But when Amy receives an email meant for Cameron, their lives entwine in ways they could never have imagined.

Cameron lives a life of adventure as he navigates an expedition around Antarctica whilst Amy’s life is firmly on solid ground in Edinburgh.

As their connection grows, Amy finds herself asking; is it possible to fall in love with someone you’ve never met?

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 3, 2024

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Emily Kerr

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Emily Kerr has been scribbling stories on bits of paper ever since she learnt how to write. She works as a journalist and is based in Yorkshire.
She can generally be found with her nose in a book, or hunched up over her laptop typing away, though she has been known to venture outside every so often to take part in various running-based activities.

Emily loves to hear from readers. You can tweet her @EmilyKerrWrites or check out her Facebook page www.facebook.com/emilykerrwrites and website www.emilykerrwrites.com.

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Profile Image for sama ୨୧ (slumping.).
142 reviews907 followers
March 19, 2024
dnf @ 52%
⟶ the way this was 270 pages and i still couldn’t do it 🫢

🌷 tropes — online romance, fake identity, friends to lovers

🧸 thoughts — this is one of those books where you’re just looking at words, not reading. it started out okay yk I thought maybe it would be an average 3 star but no it was just a whole lot of nothing. i’m probably not even gonna remember this in a week’s time 🙁

💌 plot — this follows amy cameron, whose job I can’t even remember but it’s like classified as “boring”. one day she gets an email for a really exciting job offer, except it’s not for her. her email address is “a.cameron” but it was meant for “cameron.a” and basically she forwards it to him and they form a friendship. clearly they’re both very lonely ppl bc all she does is tell him about the email and he starts spilling his guts out to her like damn— …although can I really judge I talk to strangers online everyday (though you pookies are not strangers to me, ily <33)

cameron is a photographer, and he’s currently on a ship abroad (doing what? idk) and so amy thinks he’s this super cool guy and she’s just not enough. so she pretends to be a musician (i think!?!?) to try make herself more interesting. (however it flopped bc I was still bored to death). anyways they end up exchanging emails back and forth and “falling in love”

🧨 why did i not love this — the romance.. it was non-existent. and I am a big romance girlie but just where was it!?!? im not sure. the emails were very formal it was weird. it felt like I was watching an exchange between colleagues or student and teacher. if they’re friends shouldn’t they be just a little more casual ESPECIALLY if this is supposed to be like a blossoming romance. also very very slow. like i hate dnfing yet I couldn’t push myself through 270 pages that’s how tough of a read it was. in my reviews I usually do a “what I liked” and “what I disliked” but honestly. I can’t think of anything pleasant rn

💝 conclusion — honestly i’m not too sure if it’s the book or me that’s really the issue bc im not a fan of these tropes to begin with. so maybe someone who is would like this more? also notice the new format? 👀 my usual format takes way too long bc I actually put effort into it so i’m sorry this isn’t the prettiest but I didn’t wanna spend hours reviewing a book I don’t even like 😿 would I recommend? maybe not. however !! i wouldn’t not recommend either (that makes no sense) but i think it definitely wasn’t the worst book ever so there’s that <33

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for kindly providing me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!!
Profile Image for ♥︎ Heather ⚔ (New House-Hiatus).
990 reviews4,861 followers
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May 8, 2024
I swear, Sama's review made me forget I even had this arc. Now I missed the publishing date 😅.


This looks so cute, and when I saw that it has You've Got Mail vibes I immediately requested! Now I'm looking at the reviews and I'm scared 😭😭

Many thanks to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and Emily Kerr for the complementary digital copy in exchange for my honest review. 💙
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237 reviews526 followers
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September 12, 2024
1 ⭐
DNF at 18%

I knew it, I knew it wasn't my kind of book from the second chapter. I'm very sorry to have to abandon a book (in fact, it's the first time I've abandoned a book), but I also don't want to force myself to read something I'm not enjoying. And here's why I haven't enjoyed it:

First of all,i want to thank to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review. I honestly haven't connected with ANY of the characters at all (perhaps the most "interesting" character may have been our protagonist Amy. It made me quite sad to see the bad friends she has, her boss who is horrible, and a neighbor who only takes advantage of her to take care of his cats (it's funny because right now I'm also taking care of my neighbor's cats hahaha)

On the other hand, I haven't been too enthusiastic about Cameron's character either, besides the fact that he takes almost 6 pages just to talk about penguins and whales? Idk I would have preferred them to have some more conversations, like normal maybe??

I hope my next read is better.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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198 reviews167 followers
April 6, 2024
Reading this book was way too exhausting for me <3

!!𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 & 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗨𝗞 & 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄!!
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126 reviews38 followers
April 16, 2024
The Typo by Emily Kerr was a dazzling and kind hearted tribute to the romance genre.

The story begins with Amy Cameron, a solitarily woman living in Edinburg Scotland. Amy’s life definitely isn’t what she was hoping for. Once an accomplished classical musician, Amy hasn’t picked up her instrument in years after a crippling negative review. She also works at a job she has little passion for or influence in. To add further upset all of her friends have found their plus ones and are having the time of their lives while she watches from the sidelines, often forgotten by them. A twist of fate in the form of a mistyped email address presents an intriguing distraction to her otherwise unfulfilling life. The email in question is an opportunity for the intended recipient to showcase their art and thus Amy feels compelled to find this person gets their message. She has to do some digging but eventually finds who the email was meant for (Cameron.A vs her A.Cameron) and forwards it but at the last minute decides to invite Cameron to let her know how things work out.

This novel was so much fun. I loved the back and forth correspondence between Amy and Cameron and how while Amy tries to paint a picture of her life accidentally leads him to believe that it’s more exciting than it actually is. This forces her to deal with the fact that her life isn’t where she wants or needs it to be. I also loved when Amy finally realizes what she thought she wanted isn’t what she actually needed. For me books that show character growth and embrace characters becoming their more authentic selves are always an extra satisfying read and ones that I’ll suggest to other readers.

Thank you to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for this Advanced Reader Copy.
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359 reviews51 followers
April 17, 2024
The Typo revolves Amy and Cameron. Amy is a marketing manager for a dying theatre / comedy club in Edinburgh, Scotland. Amy had dreams of being a professional violinist until she cracked under the pressure at an important performance and received a poor review. Cameron is a wildlife photographer currently completing a contract in Antarctica. When Amy receives an email with an opportunity meant for Cameron and finds a way to pass it on, she finds his email to pass along the information and starts a string of back and forth emails where they get to know one another. Or at least Cameron thinks so because Amy is lying about who she is and what she does as a career. As they get closer, and Cameron wants to meet Amy must decide whether or not to come clean.

All things considered, I cannot confidently say that I enjoyed reading this. The book was written almost as if it was just one stream of consciousness which made it a bit tough to read. The romance in this book was also off for me. I loved the ideas of the emails but they did not seem romantic at all. I almost think in the context of this story, it would have been better to stick on the phone calls or video calls. Those were the only times I saw a semblance of chemistry.

There was so much potential but it just wasn’t executed well.

Thank you NetGalley, the author Emily Kerr and the publisher HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. 🫶🏻
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190 reviews181 followers
August 5, 2024
2.5 ˖⁺‧✮

it was very long book.
i really hoped for an easy, one day read. but instead, i got plain, long book.

`✦ ˑ ִֶ 𓂃⊹

there were literally less than 5 chapters where characters communicated in real life. all other time, they were talking online, which was disappointing.

`✦ ˑ ִֶ 𓂃⊹

just own thing: i wouldn’t be able to read any types of long emails. even, if they are or from my family or friends.

Thank you NetGalley and one more chapter for approving my request in exchange for an honest review.
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749 reviews337 followers
March 10, 2024
Amy Cameron accidentally receives an email intended for a 'Cameron A', so with a quick google search she forwards the email onto him, which starts an unlikely friendship. Amy shares what it's like being a violinist playing on the big stages and Cameron, his travels around the Antartica taking pictures. Unfortunately, Amy hasn't actually picked up the violin in two years and she works in a small theatre as their marketing and communications person. What happens when Cameron suggests they meet? Will she admit that she's been 'stretching' the truth? And is Cameron everything he said he was?

To say I'm extremely disappointed by this book is an understatement. There was so much potential and the writer made what could have been a very interesting plot, extremely boring.

1. This book has a slow start, and I can see readers losing interest quickly. The author really should have tried to get the stories (Amy & Cameron love story, as well as Amy's journey) going a lot quicker. Instead the first 30% of this book is just Amy's inner thoughts, which to be quite honest were extremely boring and repetitive.
2. Amy & Cameron don't actually meet until the 91% mark... and we get two underwhelming chapters with them. I don't feel like I know Cameron, which made it even harder to connect to the story.
3. The ending - I felt like we were missing a satisfying conclusion to ANYTHING in this book. How did Amy and Cameron move forward as a couple after lying to each other? How did Amy and her musical group get on? What happened with Harry and the cats? How did Amy move on with her terrible friends? I was honestly gobsmacked by the ending because the book felt like it just stopped right when things were getting good.

The fact that this is getting published at all blows my mind. The first 30% and the last 20% need to be completely rewritten in my opinion, and we need a few chapters with Amy & Cameron rather than their lacklustre first meeting and 7 page epilogue.

I received an advanced copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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166 reviews2 followers
May 8, 2024
I’m clearly in the minority here, based on the reviews lol, but I actually really enjoyed this book!

It did take me a little bit to get into the book towards the beginning, but I wasn’t even halfway through the book before I was hooked.

I loved reading Amy & Cam’s (sorry, Cameron’s) email exchanges.

The MC’s hadn’t even met, and I was still rooting for them both.

The book was a very easy and quick read, and I found myself not wanting to put it down at times.

I will say I wish we got more scenes with both MC’s once they had met.

For those of you that like your “clean” books as well, there’s no spice in this one at all. But I honestly didn’t even miss it. This is one of those books that works perfectly without it.

Don’t take all the negative reviews to heart, and give it a chance for yourself. You won’t know if you like it unless you try it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the eARC, I really enjoyed this book!
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1,420 reviews71 followers
March 15, 2024
Title: The Typo By Emily Kerr

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars

I received this book in exchange for an honest review via Netgalley.

Amy and Cameron, two complete strangers living thousands of miles apart, become unexpectedly connected when Amy receives an email intended for Cameron. While Cameron embarks on an adventurous expedition around Antarctica, Amy's life remains grounded in Edinburgh.

This story delves into themes of serendipity, adventure, and the power of human connection across geographical boundaries.

Unfortunately, I can't give this story a higher star rating, even though I really want to. While the premise was good, I felt that the relationship development was lacking. We didn't get to see the relationship form from the moment the two main characters actually meet face to face, which only happens at the end of the book. Instead, the story relies on a distant connection via email exchanges and a couple of phone calls.

Yes, some if not most of the development took place then and there, I couldn't help but feel that there was still a need for more, especially given the twist at the end from both sides.

Although the concept was promising, I believe the story could have been more fulfilling with better character development and interaction.
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100 reviews29 followers
May 1, 2024
Amy Cameron is a musician-turned-marketing director in a struggling theatre in Edinburgh. She is absolutely unhappy with her work and her social life. When an email finds its way to her by mistake, she strikes a friendship with the person she thinks it was intended for. And it doesn’t hurt to embellish a little bit when she talks about herself - after all, they’re strangers who will never meet. But as things progress between them, the embellishments become bigger, and eventually, she will have to come clean.
This was a quick and fun novel to go through.
Finally, as big of a fan as I am of epistolary novels, this was not my favorite.
The email exchanges droned on a lot, and they did not discuss things that were of interest to the characters or the plot. I get that Amy is a fan of penguins and Cameron wanted to provide her with information he thought she would like, but from the story’s perspective, I think we could have done without most of the email contents. It would have been more relevant if they tried to discuss their careers or events that were happening in their personal life .
But, all in all, this was a fun book to read.
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202 reviews16 followers
March 9, 2024
this was such a fun and charming rom-com!! i breezed right through the story, found myself laughing out loud at several points, and enjoyed every moment of it.

thank you so so much to harpercollins uk and netgalley for the arc copy in exchange for my review!
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52 reviews3 followers
April 4, 2024
Amy Cameron is going through a rough patch. There are problems at her boring job, her friends are focused on their own lives and her dream of being a violinist disappeared a few years ago. One day she receives an email with an exciting job offer, but it's not for her, it's for "cameron.a". Determined that this man will not miss the opportunity, she decides to look him up on the internet and contact him to send him the mail. And that's how they start talking and end up forging a beautiful friendship.

The only problem is that Cameron lives a life full of adventures on an expedition to Antarctica and Amy lives a boring one in Edinburgh. So, she decides to make hers a little more exciting in the mails. But what happens when you fall in love with someone you don't know... and that person falls in love with someone who isn't exactly who they say they are?

What will we find?
📤 Online penpals
❤️ Friends to lovers
🎻 Fake identity

This book started out very interesting but ended up creating a reading block for me ☹. There have been a lot of things I expected different. First, the romance. It's barely there. Amy and Cameron talk in their emails very formally, and the fact that there's no flirting between them makes it seem more like a coworker relationship. And the not meeting each other until near the end of the book has made it feel like the whole story was like a very long introduction to get to where the important stuff starts...except it doesn't start, it ends.

Secondly, the characters. I couldn't empathize with any of them. In fact, I even felt sorry for Amy, because her group of friends are horrible, and she still thinks they're wonderful. Girl, get out of there!

And third, the pace. Despite not being a very long book, at times it was too slow for me, and I had a hard time moving forward with the reading. Maybe this is since, as I mentioned before, hardly anything happens, so I felt like I was reading the same thing repeatedly and I didn't make any progress.

I'm really bummed because I thought I would really like it (it had all the elements I love), but I’m kinda disappointed.

However, I hope to read some more by the author in the future 😊.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Rating: 2.75 ⭐
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326 reviews62 followers
May 3, 2024
This is a very cute light read! It’s not going to amaze you, but if you’re after an easy little romance read, this is a pretty solid choice.

Amy is the marketing manager at a floundering entertainment venue in Edinburgh, and is struggling with feeling a little bit left behind in life. Her friends seem to be hanging out without her, she spends most nights sat at home, and she’s firmly turned her back on her love for playing the violin.

One day she gets an email sent through to her about applying for a photography exhibit - an exciting prospect except for the fact that she isn’t a photographer. So, she scrolls the internet to find the photographer who has a similar email address and sends the opportunity back his way - with a cheeky little request to let her know how he gets on.

Cameron, the photographer, ends up replying - turns out he’s on a photography trip in Antarctica! They continue to communicate through email, and as he talks about all the incredible things he’s doing, Amy starts to think that surely it couldn’t hurt to…embellish her own life? Just a little bit…

I thought this book was incredibly sweet. I found myself relating to Amy in many ways, and understand how hard it can be to return to something you once loved, after moving away from it, and the urge to make yourself look better on paper.

I loved all the correspondence between her and Cameron! It was just so fun to read emails from someone who was living somewhere so remote and different. It added an extra level of dimension which I really appreciated, and I think it was the key in fleshing out the book. It was so nice to see them slowly open up to each other more via this communication, before they’d even seen a photo of each other, even if there were little white lies dotted amongst them. The penguins were also a major plus.

I also adored Amy’s neighbour, Mr. McTavish, and his cats. I found the scenes between the two to be incredibly touching, and it really warmed my heart.

I really liked the overall message of the book, and the reminder that it’s never too late to reassess what you want in life. Again - it’s nothing earth shattering, but I don’t think it’s trying to be. It’s a sweet, long-distance (mis)communication, romance book, and I did enjoy my time with it.

Thank you to the publishers, and Netgalley, for the copy to review.
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181 reviews39 followers
June 24, 2024
I'm torn with this book, I can't decide whether I liked it or not! I flitted throughout from loving the characters and wanting them to do well, to getting so annoyed by them and just wanting to finish the book! The fact I finished the book says something, as if I'd not liked it I would have stopped.

The premise is great a chance meeting (via email) with a stranger due to a typo in an email address to Amy Cameron, which sets her on the search for the correct A Cameron, or as it turns out Cameron A, they exchange emails and build a relationship, but not without its trials as is the way of life.

I liked Amy, but did find her very frustrating at times, but did feel for her situation. Cameron came across well in the book, but I was always waiting for some dark secret (maybe that's because I've read too many thrillers), I think the story needed a bit more pace for my liking.

If you want a nice easy read this summer then this is the book for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC

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790 reviews20 followers
March 28, 2024
ARC REVIEW (thanks NETGALLEY !)

DNF @ 20%
I live and breath for epistolary romances! They’re few and far between so when I saw the blurb I immediately requested. But this I’m sorry, I was just bored. Maybe if we were getting a dual POV my opinion would be different but it just kind of seems monotonous. Amy & Cameron seem like they’re the same person talking to themselves. Other reviews for this book I’ve peeked at say that they don’t meet until 90% in, I cant hold out that long! Better luck next time I guess.
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7,428 reviews124 followers
May 6, 2024
I was disappointed in this book because basically the two main characters lie to each other most of the time, meet at the end of the book, and then leave together without us reading more than 20 lines about it in all. Definitely not your typical romance, or at least not one that I like.

Sono rimasta delusa da questo libro, perché praticamente i due protagonisti si mentono per la maggior parte del tempo, si incontrano alla fine del libro e poi partono assieme senza che in tutto questo noi abbiamo letto piú di 20 righe a riguardo. Decisamente non il tipico romance, o almeno non uno di quelli che piacciono a me.

I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
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223 reviews28 followers
April 17, 2024
Oof.

Admittedly, I was nervous about this one when I saw how low the Goodreads rating was, and unfortunately, I have to say I didn't enjoy this one, either.

The way all of the characters communicated was a big problem for me. Whatever medium they were using, whether it was traditional dialogue or the emails sent between Amy and Cameron, none of it was believable. Dialogue was often written as LONG, uninterrupted paragraphs that essentially amounted to the characters monologuing at each other. And the way they spoke to each other wasn't realistic either (if I had a shot for every time the word "goodness" was used, I'd have been too drunk to finish this book).

And the emails. I completely agree with previous reviewers' statements about the emails and the romance. The emails were so stilted and formal that Amy and Cameron had no real chemistry at all. This was supposed to be a romance, but there wasn't any actual romance in it. Amy and Cameron only meet face-to-face in the last chapter and even then, they had no chemistry. When they told each other they loved each other, I was surprised because there was no foundation for it.

Another issue I had was that NONE of these characters were likable. I love a flawed character, but none of these characters had redeeming qualities. Amy and Cameron lied to each other throughout the entire story, all of Amy's friends were terrible, her boss was terrible--there were only a few side characters I could actually tolerate. To be honest, it felt like a tactic to have everyone in the book be so terrible to Amy that you have to root for her, but because she's such a static character who has no agency and just accepts the things that are happening to her, it completely backfired.

And where was the plot? Everything came so easily to Amy. After not even picking up a violin in years, she can magically audition for a professional orchestra immediately and be offered a spot (that she then has the audacity to turn down)? Her friends treated her terribly throughout the entire novel, but all is forgiven at the end just for the sake of putting a bow on it? And when Amy and Cameron confess that they've both been lying about their lives the entire time they've been speaking, neither one of them is bothered by it. Everything was far too convenient to suspend my disbelief for.

In all, do not waste your time with this book. If you want a sweet romance about two characters who meet online but have to hide parts of their identity from the other (and who have actual chemistry), I'd recommend Tweet Cute by Emma Lord instead.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.
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307 reviews
March 13, 2024
*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

After Amy Cameron (a.cameron) accidentally receives an email intended for wildlife photographer Cameron (cameron.a), a friendship blossoms through email as Amy works to become the person she’s presented herself as to her new penpal.

This book was charming and full of heart, as well as home to a host of lovely characters (and some marvelous cats). This book primarily focuses on Amy’s journey– developing her life by finding new friends, creating an exciting new work venture, and tentatively picking up her dusty violin again. And while I understand why the publishing company is marketing this as a romance (there’s a lot of us romance readers out there, after all), THE TYPO is much more than that. I would argue it belongs in the Women’s Fiction genre, with the majority of the romance taking place in the last 91% of the book.

The biggest issue with the book for me is the dialogue. The author has a beautiful writing style, but a handful of the conversations felt… off. They were oddly formal and sprinkled with words not many people drop into normal conversation (especially in the context of these particular conversations). I was disappointed, mostly because these dialogues broke the immersion of reading.

I was also desperate for some chapters from Cameron’s POV. And, yes, this might have spoiled the author’s ~surprise~ at the end, it would have given the story and romance a much needed depth. I feel like I know nothing about Cameron as a person, nor how Amy and him could conceivably work as a couple.

All that said, THE TYPO was a fun and unique read!
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489 reviews16 followers
March 24, 2024
The Typo by Emily Kerr was a cute book, but I struggle to classify it as a true romance novel. I would likely go up a star to 4 if it was considered just contemporary fiction, but since it's listed as a romance I will rate and review as such. The book's focus definitely felt more like it was centered on Amy's journey of self discovery rather than the relationship building between her and Cameron. We only got a handful of pages of them being together, and nay a first kiss or real date. The relationship formed, sure, but that was not the main plot point of this book.

I enjoyed the email correspondence and the meet cute. I even enjoyed Amy's bone rattling guilt for deceiving Cameron throughout the novel, as this was the only interesting thing happening for a while. This was the only part of the book I found interesting enough to deem 3 stars.

Otherwise, Amy's friends and colleagues were borderline unreadable. Not only were they just awful, but there was little to no motivation behind their behavior. If we had know why they were awful maybe things would have been interesting. Even the ones painted in a positive light were drab.

The end was a let down, very little meat after dragging for a couple chapters about what Cameron meant by his last email. I needed some sparks or fireworks or even pop rocks to redeem the ending, but it was, again, drab.

This book was fine. That's the best I can do.
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1,011 reviews84 followers
April 30, 2024
This was a good read. Amy receives an email for someone meant for someone else, a photographer to send their work for a gallery. She’s a musician and so she googled who the photographer may be and forwarded the email. This began an email exchange between the two. But Amy hasn’t been honest with Cameron. She’s really enjoying communicating with him, but can you have feelings for someone you never met?

I really enjoyed the premise of this book. I enjoyed both of the main characters, the setting, and each of the characters’ stories. This was easy to read and for the most part, flowed very nicely.

I enjoyed Amy’s personal arc in the book – from questioning herself and her confidence to becoming more confident in herself, what she wants from life, and overall happiness. It was nice to read that.

I just wish that the emails about penguins and whales weren’t so long. I also wish that they met sooner in the book than when they did. I wanted more personal interaction between the two, even if it was in phone calls. Emails can only get you so far.
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1,774 reviews22 followers
May 12, 2024
I was struck by the poignant shift in Amy's social circle when her friends entered into relationships, causing a change in their behaviour towards her. The small error in the book that sparked a series of emails between Amy and Cameron was a delightful detail that brought a smile to my face. Their interactions had a charming and distinctly British quality. Amy's job at the bar and her friendly relationship with Malcolm, her colleague, added a sense of warmth to the tale. If you are looking for a heartwarming read without any explicit content, I would highly recommend this book. However, I do have to mention that the pacing of the story felt a bit slow at times.

The evolution of Amy's social dynamics underscored how romantic relationships can impact friendships, revealing the intricacies of human connections. The typo that initiated the email exchange between the characters acted as a catalyst for their developing bond, injecting a light-hearted element into the plot. Amy's role at the bar not only offered a glimpse into her character but also set the stage for her deepening bond with Malcolm, emphasizing the significance of workplace relationships. For those in search of a gentle and uplifting read, this book is an excellent choice for its focus on tender moments and the absence of explicit material. Despite its strengths, readers accustomed to faster-paced stories may find the narrative's leisurely speed requires some patience.

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40 reviews
August 19, 2024
The review I’m about to write is going to sound really harsh, so I want to preface by saying I’ve never written a book and am barely literate so Emily is already doing far better than me. That said, I did not finish this book. Which is a shame because this book had a lot of potential in my eyes especially with the distance aspect. The emails in this book, for example, are a real highlight and are where the characters really shine. Unfortunately everything surrounding the emails isn’t interesting enough for me to finish the book (I’m like 45% through). If anyone has read this far into this review you may notice I’m counting this book towards my goal, and that’s because it feels like I’ve used the same amount of energy reading half of this book as I would a full one. Again, sorry Emily I know this is very harsh I just wasn’t a fan :(
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79 reviews1 follower
May 23, 2024
I read this book so fast! Literally ate it up in 2 days. This is what I would call a cute fluffy romance.
It follows Amy who receives an email one day that was meant for Cameron. She does a bit of digging finds out his email and forwarded the message on. This gets them talking more. Their personality’s are very similar. Very chatty people. And yeah they talk more and more and then as their friendship grows they start talking about a video call or even meeting in person. This makes Amy nervous and feelings of guilt as she has put on a fake persona of herself ! So she is left with a decision to come clean or just end this correspondence. Which she doesn’t really want as he is a light in her day, and she is certainly thinking can she fall in love with someone she has never met!?

I loved it it was fast paced . Likeable characters. Cute story .

4🌟
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609 reviews92 followers
March 10, 2024
Such a cute, fun read! The Typo had such an interesting premise and both Cameron and Amy were likeable main characters. I really enjoyed their interactions, although I did skim read over some of their emails. The middle of the book was a little slow but the ending was cute and I thought Amy’s character arc was well written and rounded.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for kindly providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. #TheTypo #NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
77 reviews
March 15, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK One More Chapter, and Emily Kerr for an advanced reader copy of The Typo..

When Amy receives an email of an amazing opportunity that was sent to her in error, she makes sure to send it to the emails rightful owner, Cameron. With a simple forward of an email, both of their lives change.

“Cameron lives a life of adventure as he navigates an expedition around Antarctica whilst Amy’s life is firmly on solid ground in Edinburgh.”

The Typo follows Amy and Cameron’s relationship through email correspondence. The story is told from Amy’s perspective and focuses on her personal growth and self-love journey. This story is a great fit for those who are wanting a self-discovery journey with a love story woven in.
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March 29, 2024
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter.

This was a cute read....a great feel-good story! I enjoyed the letters back and forth between Cameron and Amy. They gave great insight into each character. I was cheering for Amy the whole time, hoping she could see her worth and build her confidence! The ending was exactly how I was hoping it would turn out.
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