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A Million Meet Cutes
Isn't it Romantic? meets The Soulmate Equation
Christina has always wanted her movie-perfect meet cute. Surely this would mean he was The One?
So she is shocked and amazed when one day she has very own meet-cute - sadly, the guy is most definitely NOT The One.
Over the weeks that follow, Christina finds herself encountering meet-cutes everywhere she goes - but she is still single. Plus, she's becoming fed up of getting tangled in dog leads (even if the dog owner is extremely handsome) and her car breaking down (even if the recovery guy is extremely handsome). Even when she is on a date, she has another meet-cute with a different guy.
What does it all mean and is this the way to find the perfect guy, or have her beloved romcom movies been lying to her all this time?
A laugh-out-loud romcom perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Megan Quinn.
Christina has always wanted her movie-perfect meet cute. Surely this would mean he was The One?
So she is shocked and amazed when one day she has very own meet-cute - sadly, the guy is most definitely NOT The One.
Over the weeks that follow, Christina finds herself encountering meet-cutes everywhere she goes - but she is still single. Plus, she's becoming fed up of getting tangled in dog leads (even if the dog owner is extremely handsome) and her car breaking down (even if the recovery guy is extremely handsome). Even when she is on a date, she has another meet-cute with a different guy.
What does it all mean and is this the way to find the perfect guy, or have her beloved romcom movies been lying to her all this time?
A laugh-out-loud romcom perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Megan Quinn.
- GenresRomance
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2026
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June 22, 2026
A Million Meet Cutes had a genuinely cute premise, but unfortunately the premise ended up being the best part of the book.
This honestly feels like a short story idea that was stretched into a full-length novel without enough substance to support it. The concept of a woman enduring a seemingly endless string of failed meet-cutes before finding the right person sounds fun. The problem is that we actually have to sit through what feels like every single one of them.
The story becomes repetitive very quickly. After the third or fourth disastrous date, I understood the point. Instead of moving the plot forward, the book continues cycling through the same scenarios over and over again. For a relatively short novel, it somehow feels much longer than it is because so little actually happens.
My biggest issue, though, was the FMC. She’s supposedly in her twenties, but she reads like a teenager. One minute she’s immature and making baffling decisions, and the next she’s presented as independent and capable. There was no consistency to her characterization, which made it difficult to connect with her.
She also repeatedly creates problems that could have been solved with the smallest amount of common sense. She doesn’t tell the guy she’s interested in that the children she’s babysitting aren’t actually her kids. When she gets trapped in an elevator, she calls her friend instead of building management. She spends forever searching for a business card that ends up being exactly where any reasonable person would have looked first. By the end, it felt like every conflict existed because the characters refused to behave like adults.
The writing often reinforced that feeling. The FMC is described as a “character T-shirt and baggy cargo pants kind of girl,” which felt less like genuine characterization and more like an attempt to make her seem quirky and relatable. Then there’s the constant use of “oh my goat.” As a childhood inside joke between friends, it might have been cute once or twice. Seeing it repeatedly, even in narration, quickly became irritating.
The friend group also took up far more page time than I wanted. There were entire sections devoted to side characters and their personal drama when I would have much rather focused on the romance. I especially lost patience with the endless discussions surrounding Jonah’s terrible boyfriend. Every time he appeared, I found myself wondering why everyone continued tolerating him.
And then there’s the romance itself. The FMC spends much of the book reacting with “ew, gross” whenever anyone suggests she might end up with one of her male best friends, only to eventually realize she has feelings for him after another friend practically spells it out for her. Watching a grown woman need someone else to explain her own emotions wasn’t romantic. It was frustrating.
I saw another reviewer compare this book to a television show that wouldn’t get renewed for a second season. Personally, I’m not convinced it would have made it past the pilot episode.
The most disappointing part is that there really was a good idea buried in here. A story about failed meet-cutes leading someone to the right person could have been charming, funny, and heartfelt. Instead, it felt repetitive, immature, and exhausting to get through.
When the concept is the strongest part of the book and almost everything else leaves you frustrated, that’s a 1-star read for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This honestly feels like a short story idea that was stretched into a full-length novel without enough substance to support it. The concept of a woman enduring a seemingly endless string of failed meet-cutes before finding the right person sounds fun. The problem is that we actually have to sit through what feels like every single one of them.
The story becomes repetitive very quickly. After the third or fourth disastrous date, I understood the point. Instead of moving the plot forward, the book continues cycling through the same scenarios over and over again. For a relatively short novel, it somehow feels much longer than it is because so little actually happens.
My biggest issue, though, was the FMC. She’s supposedly in her twenties, but she reads like a teenager. One minute she’s immature and making baffling decisions, and the next she’s presented as independent and capable. There was no consistency to her characterization, which made it difficult to connect with her.
She also repeatedly creates problems that could have been solved with the smallest amount of common sense. She doesn’t tell the guy she’s interested in that the children she’s babysitting aren’t actually her kids. When she gets trapped in an elevator, she calls her friend instead of building management. She spends forever searching for a business card that ends up being exactly where any reasonable person would have looked first. By the end, it felt like every conflict existed because the characters refused to behave like adults.
The writing often reinforced that feeling. The FMC is described as a “character T-shirt and baggy cargo pants kind of girl,” which felt less like genuine characterization and more like an attempt to make her seem quirky and relatable. Then there’s the constant use of “oh my goat.” As a childhood inside joke between friends, it might have been cute once or twice. Seeing it repeatedly, even in narration, quickly became irritating.
The friend group also took up far more page time than I wanted. There were entire sections devoted to side characters and their personal drama when I would have much rather focused on the romance. I especially lost patience with the endless discussions surrounding Jonah’s terrible boyfriend. Every time he appeared, I found myself wondering why everyone continued tolerating him.
And then there’s the romance itself. The FMC spends much of the book reacting with “ew, gross” whenever anyone suggests she might end up with one of her male best friends, only to eventually realize she has feelings for him after another friend practically spells it out for her. Watching a grown woman need someone else to explain her own emotions wasn’t romantic. It was frustrating.
I saw another reviewer compare this book to a television show that wouldn’t get renewed for a second season. Personally, I’m not convinced it would have made it past the pilot episode.
The most disappointing part is that there really was a good idea buried in here. A story about failed meet-cutes leading someone to the right person could have been charming, funny, and heartfelt. Instead, it felt repetitive, immature, and exhausting to get through.
When the concept is the strongest part of the book and almost everything else leaves you frustrated, that’s a 1-star read for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 29, 2026
3 stars
Spice Level: 1
Review of arc received from NetGalley.
Honestly? The title had me hooked. Who doesn't love a meet-cute?
I liked the premise, but there really wasn't anything going on enough to last an entire book. It definitely could've been shorter, and the romance at the end felt rushed and pointless.
At around the 40% mark, about 5 dates in... I was bored. It got a bit repetitive. All the reasons why the first dates weren't working out played on stereotypical reasons, and it felt like it was being checked off a list. There was no progression. Instead it felt like I was stuck in a never-ending loop of pointless, disastrous first dates, and cringy meet-cutes.
I still to this day, don't really know what the point of this book was?
SPOILERS
I honestly wasn't sure whether she would end up with the roommate or the best friend from the bar, so maybe that's why the ending felt a bit rushed? Someone suggested she might have feelings for Jonah and all of a sudden she's head over heels for her? And he immediately dumps the girl he's seeing? I felt bad for the girl - Paris, was it?
Upon reflection, I can see the connection between Jonah and the fmc being formed... but they only knew each other for 9 months? And she's acting like they were life long besties... some of the moments didn't make much sense to be honest. I get why Jonah couldn't tell the fmc about his feelings for her, given the living arrangements.. but the fact he was getting into relationships, obsessing over that ex-boyfriend.. whilst claiming to have been in love with her all along irked me the wrong way.
Overall, this book could've been a fun rom-com, but it was too repetitive and very little actually happened.
Spice Level: 1
Review of arc received from NetGalley.
Honestly? The title had me hooked. Who doesn't love a meet-cute?
I liked the premise, but there really wasn't anything going on enough to last an entire book. It definitely could've been shorter, and the romance at the end felt rushed and pointless.
At around the 40% mark, about 5 dates in... I was bored. It got a bit repetitive. All the reasons why the first dates weren't working out played on stereotypical reasons, and it felt like it was being checked off a list. There was no progression. Instead it felt like I was stuck in a never-ending loop of pointless, disastrous first dates, and cringy meet-cutes.
I still to this day, don't really know what the point of this book was?
SPOILERS
I honestly wasn't sure whether she would end up with the roommate or the best friend from the bar, so maybe that's why the ending felt a bit rushed? Someone suggested she might have feelings for Jonah and all of a sudden she's head over heels for her? And he immediately dumps the girl he's seeing? I felt bad for the girl - Paris, was it?
Upon reflection, I can see the connection between Jonah and the fmc being formed... but they only knew each other for 9 months? And she's acting like they were life long besties... some of the moments didn't make much sense to be honest. I get why Jonah couldn't tell the fmc about his feelings for her, given the living arrangements.. but the fact he was getting into relationships, obsessing over that ex-boyfriend.. whilst claiming to have been in love with her all along irked me the wrong way.
Overall, this book could've been a fun rom-com, but it was too repetitive and very little actually happened.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
ARC provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
I fell in love with the premise however going through all of these failed meet cutes was heartbreaking. It did end up being a little repetitive and would have rather made a really good short story.
The FMC felt like she was portrayed a lot younger than she was throughout the book. Very little happened plot wise which was frustrating and then on top of that what did happen felt rushed and not as advertised.
I fell in love with the premise however going through all of these failed meet cutes was heartbreaking. It did end up being a little repetitive and would have rather made a really good short story.
The FMC felt like she was portrayed a lot younger than she was throughout the book. Very little happened plot wise which was frustrating and then on top of that what did happen felt rushed and not as advertised.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review thanks to Netgalley free copy. I was not compensated to provide a positive rating.
The plot for this book is such a fun idea! I feel just as if I was dropped into a rom-com film, watching the female lead find her perfect love. I enjoyed the story as a light, easy read.
Christina wants a real love, the kind you find in the movies, where you meet a handsome stranger and fall madly in love. Her last relationship was her highschool crush. Now she's ready to get back out there, but the trouble is finding Mr Right!
"I dream of a happily ever after.
Of meeting the man of my dreams
and falling head-over-heals in love.
And meet-cutes!
Oh, I wish I could have a meet-cute
and find The One."
What happens next takes Christina through a series of meet-cutes. "Is he The One?"
I noticed a lot of reviews were negative about the plot, but personally I kept imagining Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, etc. and this is like a faster-paced series of the FL bumping into strangers and taking a chance on relationships. If you pictured this as a movie, it felt totally feasible to me to meet a stranger here, then there. The story has elements of a Lindsay Lohan female lead set in a drama like "He's Just Not That Into You.", making it a wild ride! :D
Downsides are that the ebook was a bit difficult to read. The sentence structure itself feels like a $0.99 novel, and the book could use some editing for sure. I felt like the beginning needed a bit more "Omph" to get Christina going...like a birthday wish blowing candles out or a date set-up by her friends scenario. It didn't feel like there was a REASON for her to go out on all these dates, per say. Some of the meet-cute's are too fast, and not fledged out enough to meet a normal standard of what we'd consider a meet-cute to be. The romance lacked substance for me. Bumping into a handsome stranger is fine, but there should be some more chemistry for EACH of the guys she was running into. Usually, the FL will FEEL something or there will be those cutesy shared awkward smiles between characters. But I felt that was the most lacking to the book, sadly. I also wanted more description, I found myself bored by the locations a bit, just because I couldn't see a lot in my head. I wanted this to play out closer to a movie, but it was quite flat.
If you want a bubble gum pop easy read, or just enjoy a fun meet-cute scenario this is a great book then. But if you are here for the romance, then it leaves you wanting a lot more, unfortunately. I'd recommend it to fill a challenge read or just a quick summer read.
Reader's advisory: I don't mind some curse words, but there felt like an unnecessary amount of poor words choices that brought nothing to the table. The characters are pretty crude at times. Elements of sex talk as well amidst casual conversations. The sex added nothing to the plot, it didn't enhance any "relationships" along the way or add to the romance.
4 stars: Plot
3 stars: Character development
3: Romance
3 stars: Sentence structure
3 stars: cursing and sexual content
Final rating: 3.75
The plot for this book is such a fun idea! I feel just as if I was dropped into a rom-com film, watching the female lead find her perfect love. I enjoyed the story as a light, easy read.
Christina wants a real love, the kind you find in the movies, where you meet a handsome stranger and fall madly in love. Her last relationship was her highschool crush. Now she's ready to get back out there, but the trouble is finding Mr Right!
"I dream of a happily ever after.
Of meeting the man of my dreams
and falling head-over-heals in love.
And meet-cutes!
Oh, I wish I could have a meet-cute
and find The One."
What happens next takes Christina through a series of meet-cutes. "Is he The One?"
I noticed a lot of reviews were negative about the plot, but personally I kept imagining Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, etc. and this is like a faster-paced series of the FL bumping into strangers and taking a chance on relationships. If you pictured this as a movie, it felt totally feasible to me to meet a stranger here, then there. The story has elements of a Lindsay Lohan female lead set in a drama like "He's Just Not That Into You.", making it a wild ride! :D
Downsides are that the ebook was a bit difficult to read. The sentence structure itself feels like a $0.99 novel, and the book could use some editing for sure. I felt like the beginning needed a bit more "Omph" to get Christina going...like a birthday wish blowing candles out or a date set-up by her friends scenario. It didn't feel like there was a REASON for her to go out on all these dates, per say. Some of the meet-cute's are too fast, and not fledged out enough to meet a normal standard of what we'd consider a meet-cute to be. The romance lacked substance for me. Bumping into a handsome stranger is fine, but there should be some more chemistry for EACH of the guys she was running into. Usually, the FL will FEEL something or there will be those cutesy shared awkward smiles between characters. But I felt that was the most lacking to the book, sadly. I also wanted more description, I found myself bored by the locations a bit, just because I couldn't see a lot in my head. I wanted this to play out closer to a movie, but it was quite flat.
If you want a bubble gum pop easy read, or just enjoy a fun meet-cute scenario this is a great book then. But if you are here for the romance, then it leaves you wanting a lot more, unfortunately. I'd recommend it to fill a challenge read or just a quick summer read.
Reader's advisory: I don't mind some curse words, but there felt like an unnecessary amount of poor words choices that brought nothing to the table. The characters are pretty crude at times. Elements of sex talk as well amidst casual conversations. The sex added nothing to the plot, it didn't enhance any "relationships" along the way or add to the romance.
4 stars: Plot
3 stars: Character development
3: Romance
3 stars: Sentence structure
3 stars: cursing and sexual content
Final rating: 3.75
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Hera Books for providing me with this Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review! 🥰
If there is one thing about me, it’s that I am an absolute romantic at heart. ❤️ I mean, who among us hasn’t stared out a coffee shop window, daydreaming about the perfect, cinematic meet-cute? A Million Meet Cutes taps right into that collective craving. The title truly speaks for itself, and the premise is every contemporary romance reader's dream. We follow our main character as she experiences a literal whirlwind of meet-cutes. It’s charming, relatable, and lets you indulge in all those "what if" scenarios we secretly wish would happen to us. 🥹✨
However, while the concept is incredibly fun, the execution hit a bit of a roadblock for me in the middle. The story follows a very specific pattern: she meets a guy in a wonderfully cliché, swoon-worthy way, they go on a date, she spots a glaring red flag, and then it’s on to the next. 🚩 Cycle, rinse, and repeat. Because of this, the mid-section of the book felt quite stretched and repetitive. Instead of pushing the plot forward, it felt like we were running on a treadmill of bad dates, which is where it lost a couple of stars for me.
But even when the pacing lagged, I couldn't help but deeply empathize with the heroine. I felt her frustration and her hope every single time. As someone who believes in love, I know exactly what she was going through. There is absolutely nothing wrong with holding out for that magical spark or wishing for a storybook beginning. It doesn’t make you naive; it just means you want to be happy and loved, which is the most human quality there is. 🫶 Clean slate, fresh hope..I was rooting for her through it all!
The good news? We do get our happy ending! 🎉 I’m keeping this strictly spoiler-free, but I will say this: trust your gut, because my intuition was spot-on about who she’d end up with from the very beginning. It wrapped up beautifully, leaving me with all the warm, fuzzy feelings. Overall, it's a sweet, lighthearted read that will definitely make you smile. (Though, dear Universe... if you're listening, I’ve read about enough meet-cutes now. It’s officially my turn next, please! 👀✨🧿)
If there is one thing about me, it’s that I am an absolute romantic at heart. ❤️ I mean, who among us hasn’t stared out a coffee shop window, daydreaming about the perfect, cinematic meet-cute? A Million Meet Cutes taps right into that collective craving. The title truly speaks for itself, and the premise is every contemporary romance reader's dream. We follow our main character as she experiences a literal whirlwind of meet-cutes. It’s charming, relatable, and lets you indulge in all those "what if" scenarios we secretly wish would happen to us. 🥹✨
However, while the concept is incredibly fun, the execution hit a bit of a roadblock for me in the middle. The story follows a very specific pattern: she meets a guy in a wonderfully cliché, swoon-worthy way, they go on a date, she spots a glaring red flag, and then it’s on to the next. 🚩 Cycle, rinse, and repeat. Because of this, the mid-section of the book felt quite stretched and repetitive. Instead of pushing the plot forward, it felt like we were running on a treadmill of bad dates, which is where it lost a couple of stars for me.
But even when the pacing lagged, I couldn't help but deeply empathize with the heroine. I felt her frustration and her hope every single time. As someone who believes in love, I know exactly what she was going through. There is absolutely nothing wrong with holding out for that magical spark or wishing for a storybook beginning. It doesn’t make you naive; it just means you want to be happy and loved, which is the most human quality there is. 🫶 Clean slate, fresh hope..I was rooting for her through it all!
The good news? We do get our happy ending! 🎉 I’m keeping this strictly spoiler-free, but I will say this: trust your gut, because my intuition was spot-on about who she’d end up with from the very beginning. It wrapped up beautifully, leaving me with all the warm, fuzzy feelings. Overall, it's a sweet, lighthearted read that will definitely make you smile. (Though, dear Universe... if you're listening, I’ve read about enough meet-cutes now. It’s officially my turn next, please! 👀✨🧿)
July 7, 2026
2.75⭐️
The idea was great, but the execution left something to be desired.
The idea of a girl navigating her love life through a series of meet-cutes was nice, but they ended up feeling repetitive. The dates were clichéd, and the FMC was always grossed out. She never gave anyone a second chance, and it felt like she believed that if it didn't work the first time, then it simply wasn't meant to be. I can understand that for some of the dates, but for others, it felt like it was just a matter of willingness to give things another try.
She was also a bit naïve for her age, and it showed in the way she viewed relationships. That's okay, but I feel like her friends should have given her a reality check.
What really made me mad was the ending.
**SPOILERS**
You mean to tell me it was the best friend all along??? I'm sorry, but no. They were really great friends, and they definitely had chemistry, but that's where it ended for me. He never felt like boyfriend material. I guess I should have seen it coming after so many dates, but I'm still disappointed because I really loved their dynamic as best friends.
In the end, it was an okay read. I'm really disappointed because I went into it with high expectations.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
The idea was great, but the execution left something to be desired.
The idea of a girl navigating her love life through a series of meet-cutes was nice, but they ended up feeling repetitive. The dates were clichéd, and the FMC was always grossed out. She never gave anyone a second chance, and it felt like she believed that if it didn't work the first time, then it simply wasn't meant to be. I can understand that for some of the dates, but for others, it felt like it was just a matter of willingness to give things another try.
She was also a bit naïve for her age, and it showed in the way she viewed relationships. That's okay, but I feel like her friends should have given her a reality check.
What really made me mad was the ending.
**SPOILERS**
You mean to tell me it was the best friend all along??? I'm sorry, but no. They were really great friends, and they definitely had chemistry, but that's where it ended for me. He never felt like boyfriend material. I guess I should have seen it coming after so many dates, but I'm still disappointed because I really loved their dynamic as best friends.
In the end, it was an okay read. I'm really disappointed because I went into it with high expectations.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A year after the end of her five-year relationship, Christina is still hoping for her own movie-worthy meet-cute to prove there’s life—and love—after heartbreak. Right after making that wish, she literally bumps into a customer at the bar where she works, sending drinks flying everywhere. Convinced it’s the start of her own rom-com, she throws herself into the idea of finding “the One.”
Unfortunately, each meet-cute leads to an even more disastrous date than the last. Along the way, she leans on her best friend and fellow bartender, Rhys, a charming serial hookup artist, and her roommate Jonah, who loves rom-com marathons as much as she does while dealing with relationship troubles of his own. Add in Jonah’s sister, whose marriage is also struggling, and Christina starts to wonder if her wish has turned into a curse. The harder she tries to avoid any more meet-cutes, the more she begins to question whether what she’s been searching for has been right in front of her all along.
This was such an entertaining read. It had plenty of laughs, a lovable cast of characters, and a sweet reminder that love doesn’t always show up the way we expect it to.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hera Books for the free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Unfortunately, each meet-cute leads to an even more disastrous date than the last. Along the way, she leans on her best friend and fellow bartender, Rhys, a charming serial hookup artist, and her roommate Jonah, who loves rom-com marathons as much as she does while dealing with relationship troubles of his own. Add in Jonah’s sister, whose marriage is also struggling, and Christina starts to wonder if her wish has turned into a curse. The harder she tries to avoid any more meet-cutes, the more she begins to question whether what she’s been searching for has been right in front of her all along.
This was such an entertaining read. It had plenty of laughs, a lovable cast of characters, and a sweet reminder that love doesn’t always show up the way we expect it to.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hera Books for the free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A Million Meet Cutes is a sweet and comical romance book! It is, in fact, exactly as titled! For those of you that love romance and romcoms this is the book for you to have it all balled up in one place!
Cristina was burned in her previous relationship and was sworn off love and relationships. One night she decides to make a wish to have a meet-cute and find The One. This one simple wish starts a whirlwind she cannot stop.
As you can about imagine she immediately begins experiencing meet-cutes left and right. Now if you wanted to have a couple chapter story and she finds The One with her first meet cute, then you would be very unhappy at this time.
Cristina starts the dating process with these meet-cutes and is continuously let down and having to change her expectations. She even has to recruit her friends/mates to assist in her love life!
I will not reveal her The One because you will have to find that out yourself, but my mind did not go that direction throughout the story! I really enjoyed that she was able to find herself some throughout all of her mishaps. She learns to stand up for herself and grow into who she wants to be!
4/5 stars! Thank you to Netgalley and Hera Books for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC!
Cristina was burned in her previous relationship and was sworn off love and relationships. One night she decides to make a wish to have a meet-cute and find The One. This one simple wish starts a whirlwind she cannot stop.
As you can about imagine she immediately begins experiencing meet-cutes left and right. Now if you wanted to have a couple chapter story and she finds The One with her first meet cute, then you would be very unhappy at this time.
Cristina starts the dating process with these meet-cutes and is continuously let down and having to change her expectations. She even has to recruit her friends/mates to assist in her love life!
I will not reveal her The One because you will have to find that out yourself, but my mind did not go that direction throughout the story! I really enjoyed that she was able to find herself some throughout all of her mishaps. She learns to stand up for herself and grow into who she wants to be!
4/5 stars! Thank you to Netgalley and Hera Books for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for a chance to review this arc!
A million meet-cutes follows the fmc as she tries to find the one amidst the insane amount of humans with red flags she finds.
I will admit I was really excited for this because the concept seemed like something that would be right up my alley ; sadly, I did find that the fmc was a pathetic thing. I don’t know how many times she said that she would stop going on these dates to just end up jumping right back at it the same night.
It was a never ending cycle of : meet-cute ; date ; glaring red flag ; okay I’m stopping now ; repeat. It grew tiresome, very very early on.
The writing was also very juvenile and the fmc was screaming ; I’m not like every other girl. At the beginning, her best friend is complaining about his relationship and she tells him he’s lucky to be in one because she hasn’t kissed someone in a year… yeah, make it all about you again.
I knew what was going to happen but I didn’t like the ending because the built up felt minimal at best. I think this would benefit a rewrite & cutting it down because it could’ve easily been a 200 pages book instead of 336.
Overall, this wasn’t for me.
A million meet-cutes follows the fmc as she tries to find the one amidst the insane amount of humans with red flags she finds.
I will admit I was really excited for this because the concept seemed like something that would be right up my alley ; sadly, I did find that the fmc was a pathetic thing. I don’t know how many times she said that she would stop going on these dates to just end up jumping right back at it the same night.
It was a never ending cycle of : meet-cute ; date ; glaring red flag ; okay I’m stopping now ; repeat. It grew tiresome, very very early on.
The writing was also very juvenile and the fmc was screaming ; I’m not like every other girl. At the beginning, her best friend is complaining about his relationship and she tells him he’s lucky to be in one because she hasn’t kissed someone in a year… yeah, make it all about you again.
I knew what was going to happen but I didn’t like the ending because the built up felt minimal at best. I think this would benefit a rewrite & cutting it down because it could’ve easily been a 200 pages book instead of 336.
Overall, this wasn’t for me.
July 4, 2026
The author of A million meet cutes would have had so much fun writing this book and thinking of all the different ways a meet-cute can happen, as well as all the disastrous things that can happen on a date.
The premise of this book sounded like it would be a lot of fun, which it was at the start. However, it soon became repetitive. I really wish that they gave us less meet-cutes, as I became as frustrated as the FMC, and instead spent more time on building the romance/relationship.
I felt that the book ended much too abruptly once the FMC realised who The One was and at no point throughout the book did it ever feel that this was ever going to develop into a relationship. I was actually guessing that she was going to end up with another of the side characters.
For me, this is where the book fell short. There needed to be more time spent on developing the relationship, so I didn’t have an ‘huh’ expression when they got together.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read but it just left me wanting a little bit more.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy. All opinions are left voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC! So this book was a quick read, clean and easy to follow. However, it felt like a sitcom that wouldn’t get renewed for a season 2. I wouldn’t call this a laugh out loud read though … There was no flavor to the book. It was repetitive and quite predictable halfway through. I also found the characters to be annoying and immature and it felt like the author kept trying to push stories for the background characters too; sometimes it’s better to do one thing really well versus doing a bunch of things at average. I was excited to read this because it noted it was perfect for Emily Henry and Meghan Quinn fans but I don’t think that’s a fair statement. It lacked the creative writing style of Emily Henry which captivates you and it lacked the romance and humor side of Meghan Quinn. I’m really sorry, I wanted to like this book but it wasn’t for me. Overall, it wasn’t horrible but there was nothing special and maybe this is better geared towards younger folks in their twenties maybe who could relate more?
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A Million Meet Cutes had a fun premise that immediately caught my attention a hopeless romantic trying to find “the one” through a series of meet-cutes straight out of a rom-com. There were definitely moments that made me smile, and the concept felt fresh and full of potential.
Unfortunately, the execution didn’t quite live up to the idea for me. While the story moved quickly, I never felt fully invested in the romance or connected to the characters on a deeper level. Some of the meet-cutes felt repetitive, and I found myself wishing for more emotional development and chemistry between the leads. The humor landed at times, but the overall story felt a bit surface-level.
That said, readers who enjoy light, quirky rom-coms and don’t mind a more whimsical approach to romance may have a better experience than I did. It wasn’t a bad read by any means it just didn’t leave a lasting impression.
Overall, A Million Meet Cutes is a cute, easy read with an entertaining premise, but I wanted a little more depth and heart to make it truly memorable.
Unfortunately, the execution didn’t quite live up to the idea for me. While the story moved quickly, I never felt fully invested in the romance or connected to the characters on a deeper level. Some of the meet-cutes felt repetitive, and I found myself wishing for more emotional development and chemistry between the leads. The humor landed at times, but the overall story felt a bit surface-level.
That said, readers who enjoy light, quirky rom-coms and don’t mind a more whimsical approach to romance may have a better experience than I did. It wasn’t a bad read by any means it just didn’t leave a lasting impression.
Overall, A Million Meet Cutes is a cute, easy read with an entertaining premise, but I wanted a little more depth and heart to make it truly memorable.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
When I discovered A Million Meet Cutes was written by Jennifer Joyce under a pseudonym, I was intrigued. I found Joyce's Grown up to Do List quirky and fun. This book is more of the same. but much lighter. It took a minute to get into the very British slang speak, but that element made it feel more authentic. The best part of this book is the set up; Christina, a die-hard rom-com fan, makes a wish that she has a meet-cute and falls in love. All of a sudden, she can't walk down the street without having a "meet-cute." Problem is, none of these men are suitable at all. They take less than an hour to reveal how awful they are. I wish this was more drawn out. I wish the reader had to guess whether these guys were "the one". Normally there would at least be one red herring- and there was only half of one. The characters were interesting enough that I wanted more.
What I liked:
Some really funny moments
Christina's relatable quarter life crisis
The women in the art class
What I didn't like:
Hard to picture the characters
Super quick ending gave me whiplash
2.75 stars. Thanks to Net Galley and Hera Books for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
What I liked:
Some really funny moments
Christina's relatable quarter life crisis
The women in the art class
What I didn't like:
Hard to picture the characters
Super quick ending gave me whiplash
2.75 stars. Thanks to Net Galley and Hera Books for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I really wanted to love this one based on the premise. Especially it saying it was perfect for Emily Henry and Meghan Quinn fans. It was not like their style of writing at all. It lacked the writing style of Emily Henry and it lacked the romance and humor side of Meghan Quinn. I really wanted to like this book, but it wasn't for me.
The idea of a story built around multiple meet cutes sounded fun and charming, but the execution felt repetitive and lacked the emotional depth I was hoping for.
I struggled to read this. At about 35% / 40% in I had to stop reading I could not get into it. The main character was supposed to be in her 20s, but she lacked maturity and read more like a teenager. The pacing also dragged for me, and I found myself waiting for a spark that never really arrived.
I overall felt disappointed and underwhelmed. A fun concept, but one that didn’t quite live up to its potential for me. Thank you NetGalley and Canelo for their ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The idea of a story built around multiple meet cutes sounded fun and charming, but the execution felt repetitive and lacked the emotional depth I was hoping for.
I struggled to read this. At about 35% / 40% in I had to stop reading I could not get into it. The main character was supposed to be in her 20s, but she lacked maturity and read more like a teenager. The pacing also dragged for me, and I found myself waiting for a spark that never really arrived.
I overall felt disappointed and underwhelmed. A fun concept, but one that didn’t quite live up to its potential for me. Thank you NetGalley and Canelo for their ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 5, 2026
I loved the cover art and concept for this but the book didn’t live up to my expectations.
Things I thought worked:
•there were a lot of humorous scenarios which read well
•I liked the core group of characters
Things that weren’t for me:
•the meet cutes became very cliched and didn’t actually develop the story. By halfway through I was hoping something a bit more would start to happen.
•I saw another review describe it as reading like a series of short stories stuck together and completely agree with this.
•I felt like it got to 90% of the way through and a panic happened that oh no, we better get an actual love interest/resolution and so forced one through. The ending felt really rushed and like we hadn’t built up to it at all.
Overall, I think I would read another book from this author but don’t think I would recommend this one.
Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy to read and review.
Things I thought worked:
•there were a lot of humorous scenarios which read well
•I liked the core group of characters
Things that weren’t for me:
•the meet cutes became very cliched and didn’t actually develop the story. By halfway through I was hoping something a bit more would start to happen.
•I saw another review describe it as reading like a series of short stories stuck together and completely agree with this.
•I felt like it got to 90% of the way through and a panic happened that oh no, we better get an actual love interest/resolution and so forced one through. The ending felt really rushed and like we hadn’t built up to it at all.
Overall, I think I would read another book from this author but don’t think I would recommend this one.
Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy to read and review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The idea of Christina having multiple meet-cutes and the journey of finding Mr. Right was so fun for the first half of A Million Meet Cutes. Her flat mate and friends also have turmoil in their love lives that we see play out. It almost reminded me of a "Friends" episode.
However, Christina starts getting angry and mean to her meet cutes and even though she is frustrated she gets stuck on one man who is the worst and he set her tone for the remainder of the novel. The ending was somewhat unexpected, but it was wrapped up and finalized all within 10 pages which felt way too short and abrupt for the lengthy trials the story built her true love up to.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the early read in exchange for my honest review. I would rate A Million Meet Cutes as a 2.5 star read.
However, Christina starts getting angry and mean to her meet cutes and even though she is frustrated she gets stuck on one man who is the worst and he set her tone for the remainder of the novel. The ending was somewhat unexpected, but it was wrapped up and finalized all within 10 pages which felt way too short and abrupt for the lengthy trials the story built her true love up to.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the early read in exchange for my honest review. I would rate A Million Meet Cutes as a 2.5 star read.
July 1, 2026
Romance - 2.5*
There was nothing wrong with this novel, and the story is somewhat unique, however I thought it was just ok.
Christina and her flat mate Josh love Romcom's, she wants her own meet-cute that leads to The One. She makes an offhand wish about it, and soon thereafter strange accidents happen that take her on unique dates with a variety of men. The problem is that none of the men are right for her - they are childish, misogynists, cheaters, or downright assholes.
Enough accidents happen that she has to start trying to avoid cracks in the sidewalks, and bars where drinks are carried on platters, etc. Eventually, she has a revelation about herself and things progress from there.
I think the main problem with the book is that the meet-cute aspect takes forever to play out and then the romance part is over in like 5 minutes. Not a bad book, but not a favorite.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC of this novel.
There was nothing wrong with this novel, and the story is somewhat unique, however I thought it was just ok.
Christina and her flat mate Josh love Romcom's, she wants her own meet-cute that leads to The One. She makes an offhand wish about it, and soon thereafter strange accidents happen that take her on unique dates with a variety of men. The problem is that none of the men are right for her - they are childish, misogynists, cheaters, or downright assholes.
Enough accidents happen that she has to start trying to avoid cracks in the sidewalks, and bars where drinks are carried on platters, etc. Eventually, she has a revelation about herself and things progress from there.
I think the main problem with the book is that the meet-cute aspect takes forever to play out and then the romance part is over in like 5 minutes. Not a bad book, but not a favorite.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC of this novel.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
digital ARC was provided by the publisher and Netgalley
Synopsis
Christina wants to meet The One, and not just that, she longs for a meet cute too with them!
Commentary
I must admit I'm loving the dynamic of Christina - Rhys - Jonah, they work as friends very well. Hence I was kinda sorta disappointed by the end lol. The first chapters hooked me, I quite like it, but then after some first dates, I got bored. I think it'd great if Christina could have something meaningful with some of the meet cutes instead of just the first dates. It also got draggy in the middle and giving me a climax AND a resolution in two chapters isn't it.
Also, Christina's string of... luck, if I may say, turns around aftes she said she wants a meet cute? And nothing before? Yeah, it's too 'funny'.
Synopsis
Christina wants to meet The One, and not just that, she longs for a meet cute too with them!
Commentary
I must admit I'm loving the dynamic of Christina - Rhys - Jonah, they work as friends very well. Hence I was kinda sorta disappointed by the end lol. The first chapters hooked me, I quite like it, but then after some first dates, I got bored. I think it'd great if Christina could have something meaningful with some of the meet cutes instead of just the first dates. It also got draggy in the middle and giving me a climax AND a resolution in two chapters isn't it.
Also, Christina's string of... luck, if I may say, turns around aftes she said she wants a meet cute? And nothing before? Yeah, it's too 'funny'.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you love a non commital easy, breezy read where you dont get too deep into the main character, where the ending doesn't scream here i am, where meet cutes give you splits and the romcom is turned on its head, then you might enjoy this one...
Ashley Reece delivers a strong premise, Christina finds herself blitzed by meet cutes, resulting in increasingly hilarious experiences as she tries to find the One! The ending came too fast, but the premise and anecdotes, plus grouchy dad x social mom, ugh sooo cute! I loved Thea and Rhys as strong social characters with no message.. just messy life at its best!
Thank you to Hera books and Netgalley for providing the arc!
#Julyreleases #romcom #amillionmeetcutes
Ashley Reece delivers a strong premise, Christina finds herself blitzed by meet cutes, resulting in increasingly hilarious experiences as she tries to find the One! The ending came too fast, but the premise and anecdotes, plus grouchy dad x social mom, ugh sooo cute! I loved Thea and Rhys as strong social characters with no message.. just messy life at its best!
Thank you to Hera books and Netgalley for providing the arc!
#Julyreleases #romcom #amillionmeetcutes
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
ARC received on NetGalley
This was such a fun read!!
The story follows Christina, a girl who wished to live a romcom, have a meet-cute and finally find The One. But thing definitely don’t go as planned.
This book was a really good take on the romcom genre as a whole, and I really liked the characters as well. As usual in those kinds of books, the side characters were all very funny and I liked all of them!
The story didn’t quite take the turn I was expecting at the end, and I would’ve liked to see a bit more of the romance between the two MCs when they finally "settle down" (no spoilers here), but overall it was really fun and cute and nothing like I’ve read before!
This was such a fun read!!
The story follows Christina, a girl who wished to live a romcom, have a meet-cute and finally find The One. But thing definitely don’t go as planned.
This book was a really good take on the romcom genre as a whole, and I really liked the characters as well. As usual in those kinds of books, the side characters were all very funny and I liked all of them!
The story didn’t quite take the turn I was expecting at the end, and I would’ve liked to see a bit more of the romance between the two MCs when they finally "settle down" (no spoilers here), but overall it was really fun and cute and nothing like I’ve read before!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Christina has not been on a date since her last break up with long time boyfriend Alfie. She makes a wish to find the "one" in a meet cute and suddenly starts to meet guys left and right, but they don't end up working out well at all. She confides with her best friend Jonah and her workmate Ryhs, who themselves are single and having difficulties in their own love lives, each time she gets home from one disastrous date after another Finally Christina does find the "one", but not through a meet cute. The book was not totally predictable and I felt it went on for too long.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Although i found the idea of this book intriguing it did not live up to my expectations. I found the pacing of some of the meet cutes a bit off, sometimes she hadn't even completed a date before the next one happened. It was also rather predicatable, i feel like I could have told you where the book was going about half way through.
I would have liked more character development and a bit more focus on some of the side characters like Rhys.
It would have also been better if there was a bit more at the end of the couple actually together rather than 'we love each other, the end'
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC!
I would have liked more character development and a bit more focus on some of the side characters like Rhys.
It would have also been better if there was a bit more at the end of the couple actually together rather than 'we love each other, the end'
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a fun, interesting, entertaining read. The various meet cutes that Christina experiences in this story on her way to finding her true love are hilarious, entertaining and fun. The secondary characters added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment – even Donald. The story is easy to read and enjoy. While the hero wasn’t who I was expecting it to be until the very end, he is worth everything Christina had to go through to find him.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A fun rom com with a totally unique premise! I loved Cristina's adventures as she had meet cute after meet cute and kept trying to guess which guy would be"the" guy. She is a very likeable character who is deeply romantic but also very clear about what she wants and doesn't want from a relationship. I also loved all of her friends, they are all brilliant and really made the story. I whizzed though this book so fast because I couldn't wait to see what would happen next and I was not disappointed with the ending! Cute, funny and really easy to read!
August 21, 2026
Rating purely on vibes because while this was a little repetitive, I was all for it. Of course, a title like “A Million Meet Cutes” should also clue one in to that particular feature of the story.
While this was an absolute Lindsay Lohan movie (seriously, I think she’d be PERFECT for an adaptation), the pacing was a little inconsistent, especially toward the 70% mark, and I do wish the ending had been a couple chapters longer for that development to develop a little more. Overall though, I had a great time reading! Thanks to NetGalley and Hera Books for the advanced copy!!
While this was an absolute Lindsay Lohan movie (seriously, I think she’d be PERFECT for an adaptation), the pacing was a little inconsistent, especially toward the 70% mark, and I do wish the ending had been a couple chapters longer for that development to develop a little more. Overall though, I had a great time reading! Thanks to NetGalley and Hera Books for the advanced copy!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It physically hurts me to not enjoy a romcom. I was so excited to read about the million meet cutes but the book just dragged on. If we cut out half the book this could have been a cute short story. I also did not think the couple had any chemistry. I did finish the book though, which is a compliment because I dnf a lot. The writing was easy to read and I liked the style. The story just needed to be fleshed out more.
Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this ARC via NetGalley
Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this ARC via NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
great premise but unfortunately in practice it was insanely boring. admittedly i did skim a bit because we were literally reading a million meet cutes and it got to a point where it was no longer entertaining, it was just repetitive and sigh-inducing. not to mention the fmc was wildly unlikable and acted like she was ten for most of the book. so.
+ thank you to netgalley & the publisher for an arc! all opinions are my own <3
(day 30 of 30 books in 30 days! yay!!!)
+ thank you to netgalley & the publisher for an arc! all opinions are my own <3
(day 30 of 30 books in 30 days! yay!!!)
August 23, 2026
A cute swoon worthy rom com centred around the main character having numerous meet cutes with a variety of different men in the hopes of finding "The One".
In relation to the meet cutes they were interesting although the fact that the FMC met a decent guy on her own terms and not through that method was a good twist to the story.
Thankyou to Netgalley and Hera Books for an arc of this entertaining romance.
In relation to the meet cutes they were interesting although the fact that the FMC met a decent guy on her own terms and not through that method was a good twist to the story.
Thankyou to Netgalley and Hera Books for an arc of this entertaining romance.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Honestly I loved this book! It was not at all what I was expecting and it definitely kept me on my toes. I never knew what was going to happen and didn’t realize it would be friends to loves until like 80% through and even then I couldn’t be positive.
So grateful to have gotten the ARC and will definitely be purchasing to have a copy on my shelf.
So grateful to have gotten the ARC and will definitely be purchasing to have a copy on my shelf.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Who doesn’t absolutely love a meet-cute?! This book was okay but felt a little repetitive. If you’re looking for a quick read this would be for you! Overall the meet-cute plot was adorable & would be a good summer read.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
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