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Perfect Little Flaws
It’s impossible to ignore Vince Novak.
He’s all anyone can talk about—speculating on the reason for his transfer to our school, celebrating his future career as a soccer star, or gushing over how tall, dark, and handsome he is.
Even my parents mention him in hushed, angry whispers, fearful he’s going to shatter my brother’s records and destroy the legacy left behind when he died.
However, I avoid Vince Novak at all costs, hiding from him and the rest of the world behind my camera lens. But my best laid plans—and photos—are nearly ruined when my tangible disinterest in his existence intrigues him.
The more time we spend together, the more his little flaws peek out beneath the layers of perfection and break down the walls I’ve built around my heart.
He’s all anyone can talk about—speculating on the reason for his transfer to our school, celebrating his future career as a soccer star, or gushing over how tall, dark, and handsome he is.
Even my parents mention him in hushed, angry whispers, fearful he’s going to shatter my brother’s records and destroy the legacy left behind when he died.
However, I avoid Vince Novak at all costs, hiding from him and the rest of the world behind my camera lens. But my best laid plans—and photos—are nearly ruined when my tangible disinterest in his existence intrigues him.
The more time we spend together, the more his little flaws peek out beneath the layers of perfection and break down the walls I’ve built around my heart.
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2021
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Jennifer Ann Shore
18 books525 followersJennifer Ann Shore is an award-winning, bestselling author based in Seattle, Washington.
She writes romance stories that go a little deeper than the standard tropes. Her lineup of more than a dozen books includes standalones, a dystopian series, and a vampire series—with titles such as “Perfect Little Flaws,” “Young at Midnight,” and “Metallic Red.”
Prior to publishing, she led an impressive career in New York, first as a journalist and then as a marketing executive, gaining recognition for her work from companies such as Hearst and SIIA.
Be sure to sign up for her newsletter on her website (https://www.jenniferannshore.com) and follow her on Twitter (@JenniferAShore), Instagram (@shorely), and TikTok (@jenniferannshore).
She writes romance stories that go a little deeper than the standard tropes. Her lineup of more than a dozen books includes standalones, a dystopian series, and a vampire series—with titles such as “Perfect Little Flaws,” “Young at Midnight,” and “Metallic Red.”
Prior to publishing, she led an impressive career in New York, first as a journalist and then as a marketing executive, gaining recognition for her work from companies such as Hearst and SIIA.
Be sure to sign up for her newsletter on her website (https://www.jenniferannshore.com) and follow her on Twitter (@JenniferAShore), Instagram (@shorely), and TikTok (@jenniferannshore).
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July 16, 2021
Perfect Little Flaws by Jennifer Ann Shore - 4 stars
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This book was short and sweet and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I am a sucker for high school romances every once in a while and this one did the trick.
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The romance was enemies to lovers in a way. From the summary of the book, we already kind of got this idea when Maren described Vince. I loved Maren's stubbornness at the beginning of the novel because it reminded me of myself. Although we could notice Vince's interest in her, Maren quickly disregarded it and walked away. But not for long. *smirking face*
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The backstories of each of the main characters was also so well written. It wasn't your typical high school romance because of this. We got a glimpse into why Vince left his old high school and as well as Maren's parents (who I really hate). This gave the book so much more intrigue and depth!!
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I read this book in one sitting and have no regrets. Every part of this novel came together so good and let me just saw that the cover of this book/title are literally perfect. Once you read the book, you'll understand :)
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This book was short and sweet and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I am a sucker for high school romances every once in a while and this one did the trick.
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The romance was enemies to lovers in a way. From the summary of the book, we already kind of got this idea when Maren described Vince. I loved Maren's stubbornness at the beginning of the novel because it reminded me of myself. Although we could notice Vince's interest in her, Maren quickly disregarded it and walked away. But not for long. *smirking face*
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The backstories of each of the main characters was also so well written. It wasn't your typical high school romance because of this. We got a glimpse into why Vince left his old high school and as well as Maren's parents (who I really hate). This gave the book so much more intrigue and depth!!
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I read this book in one sitting and have no regrets. Every part of this novel came together so good and let me just saw that the cover of this book/title are literally perfect. Once you read the book, you'll understand :)
October 20, 2021
4 crooked left canine stars
A LIGHT HEALING STORY
It was my first book by Jennifer A. Shore and quite a good surprise. Just the light story I needed right now.
I felt Maren's sorrow lingering between the lines. Even when she was happy, you could see she was haunted by her brother's death. Not surprising considering how entwined their lives were, especially with soccer. I loved her quest for little flaws through photography and how she found hers thanks to Vince. The whole plotline with Owen was fishy and I liked how the author worked around this topic.
Vince was nothing like the conceited cocky jock he could have been. He was sweet and attentive, a perfect boyfriend. Too perfect? Maybe, but I actually think that, despite the huge place the romance takes, this novel could be a type of YA Women's fiction. The story focus on Maren's healing and quest to achieve her goals. Meeting Vince and opening herself to someone new was part of the process, just like confronting her parents.
I wished the family element had been better explored. Maren's parents aren't supportive of her dream to become a photographer (she doesn't exactly know what she wants to do, but you see what I mean). To get a cathartic ending - like we all want - her journey would lead them to acknowledge her decision. However their relationship's status didn't end up with a "unfinished business but we earnestly started talking about it"; it was simply "okay we'll talk". I was glad she had her uncle by her side at least.
To finish on the best note possible, Andy was amazing. I loved their friendship and how his own storyline evolved smoothly. We all need a loving and kind of meddling best friend❤
I'm writing this honest review after receiving an advanced reading copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
A LIGHT HEALING STORY
It was my first book by Jennifer A. Shore and quite a good surprise. Just the light story I needed right now.
I felt Maren's sorrow lingering between the lines. Even when she was happy, you could see she was haunted by her brother's death. Not surprising considering how entwined their lives were, especially with soccer. I loved her quest for little flaws through photography and how she found hers thanks to Vince. The whole plotline with Owen was fishy and I liked how the author worked around this topic.
Vince was nothing like the conceited cocky jock he could have been. He was sweet and attentive, a perfect boyfriend. Too perfect? Maybe, but I actually think that, despite the huge place the romance takes, this novel could be a type of YA Women's fiction. The story focus on Maren's healing and quest to achieve her goals. Meeting Vince and opening herself to someone new was part of the process, just like confronting her parents.
I wished the family element had been better explored. Maren's parents aren't supportive of her dream to become a photographer (she doesn't exactly know what she wants to do, but you see what I mean). To get a cathartic ending - like we all want - her journey would lead them to acknowledge her decision. However their relationship's status didn't end up with a "unfinished business but we earnestly started talking about it"; it was simply "okay we'll talk". I was glad she had her uncle by her side at least.
To finish on the best note possible, Andy was amazing. I loved their friendship and how his own storyline evolved smoothly. We all need a loving and kind of meddling best friend❤
I'm writing this honest review after receiving an advanced reading copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
October 19, 2021
This is truly a wonderful story about High School relationships.
It is full of emotions that keep me involved and close to tissues at times. Strong sentiments about pain, loss, friendship, family dynamics, and dreams coming true.
Characters were strong and were well crafted and the story moves along very quickly .
I highly recommend.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
It is full of emotions that keep me involved and close to tissues at times. Strong sentiments about pain, loss, friendship, family dynamics, and dreams coming true.
Characters were strong and were well crafted and the story moves along very quickly .
I highly recommend.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
June 23, 2021
For fans of movies like "10 Things I Hate About You" this is the perfect book. Maren and Vince are not friends. They have nothing in common except soccer, which Maren wants NOTHING to do with anymore after her brother dies in a horrific college accident. Her parents don't understand her, and Vince is the perfect jock with everyone and their mother fawning all over him. Except for Maren.
Maren is the misunderstood school newspaper photographer and the whole school knows what happened to her soccer star older brother. They've got a shrine to him at the school, and in her house, thanks to her parents. And all she wants is to take photos and be left alone to eat ice cream with Andy, her BFF.
You can almost see the writing on the wall with this storyline, but how can you not leave a guaranteed HEA? It was a fun and easy read and it put me right back in high school for a short while. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a feel-good romance that deals (in an artful way) with some tough subject matter.
Four stars in my book and I am now currently hunting down some more fun and easy read from Jennifer Ann Shore on Kindle Unlimited this summer while I sit by my neighbor's pool, cause it's hot AF in Texas, y'all!
Maren is the misunderstood school newspaper photographer and the whole school knows what happened to her soccer star older brother. They've got a shrine to him at the school, and in her house, thanks to her parents. And all she wants is to take photos and be left alone to eat ice cream with Andy, her BFF.
You can almost see the writing on the wall with this storyline, but how can you not leave a guaranteed HEA? It was a fun and easy read and it put me right back in high school for a short while. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a feel-good romance that deals (in an artful way) with some tough subject matter.
Four stars in my book and I am now currently hunting down some more fun and easy read from Jennifer Ann Shore on Kindle Unlimited this summer while I sit by my neighbor's pool, cause it's hot AF in Texas, y'all!
August 7, 2021
After reading and enjoyed Everywhere Always by Jennifer Ann Shore, when I saw Perfect Little Flaws pop up on Booksirens it caught my attention. Like Everywhere Always, the main female character in this book is dealing with grief but this time her older brother Jake has died whilst played a sport he loved so much and was amazing at. For the past two years, Maren has stepped away from the world of soccer and everything to do with it, which has also meant not having anything to do with her Uncle Eric who is the boys' soccer coach at her school. Her family shut down in grief and Maren faded into the background and took up photography and sought solace in her art teacher, whom we later see is a creepy older sleaze as he cared for Maren, more than he should have. She has one more year and then she can leave the grief-stricken home but what will happen when the next rising star in Soccer who is said to rival her brother's abilities Vince Novak turns up at her school. Maren hates him initially with a passion as he reminds her too much of her brother and what he stood for, but as she gets to know the true Vince Novak and his little flaws - it is soon obvious that the pair are made for each other and Vince is the one person who might just be able to help Maren out of her grief fog and stand up to her parents and reconnect with her Uncle Eric. Perfect Little Flaws was a clean YA read and I have to admit a bit of a tearjerker as I don't normally cry in books - it is VERY RARE but the last chapter of this book before the Epilogue made my eyes tear up. If you are looking for a new angsty/ clean YA author to get stuck into, then Jennifer Ann Shore should be added to your reading lists.
July 20, 2021
Loved this book! I thought it was a little heavier on the emotions than some other books by this author, and I really liked that. I wish there was a sequel because I really liked these characters. Maybe a spin-off about Uncle Eric?!?
August 30, 2022
“Single-minded until her creativity is fulfilled, trying to capture reality as she wants it to be understood through her own vision.”
Maren loves to take pictures, she has an eye for flaws. She's in grief and going through stuff at home due to her brothers death. Then comes Vince, soccer player with a great future. She instantly does not like him but she doesn't know him, so when she gets a peak into who Vince really is everything starts to change. I loved how Marens character grows and changed throughout the book, she's healing. I'm also happy with the ending, because who doesn't like a happy ending. It was such a great story.
Maren loves to take pictures, she has an eye for flaws. She's in grief and going through stuff at home due to her brothers death. Then comes Vince, soccer player with a great future. She instantly does not like him but she doesn't know him, so when she gets a peak into who Vince really is everything starts to change. I loved how Marens character grows and changed throughout the book, she's healing. I'm also happy with the ending, because who doesn't like a happy ending. It was such a great story.
November 30, 2021
When Vince Novak transfers to Maren's school for his last high school year it's all people talk about: the future soccer star. Even Maren's parents talk about him, afraid that he will beat their son's records and destroy Jake's legacy after his death. Maren wants nothing to do with Vince, and she rather hides behind a camera than socialise. But since she's the only one who avoids him she gains his interest, and the more Maren gets to know Vince, the more flaws she discovers behind the perfect surface.
I love the characters! Maren is still mourning her brother, more than two years after his death. Her parents always supported Jake in his soccer career, but they consider Maren's choice of photography to be a hobby. The only ones who support her are her best friend Andy and her art teacher. She's vulnerable and not very comfortable in social settings, broken in a way that makes me want to hold her for fear of her shattering.
"The thought of putting myself out there, actually BEING somewhere and participating in something instead of photographing it, makes my throat want to close up."
Vince seems a bit presumptuous to begin with, but soon you realise that it's kind of a game; he acts like everyone expect him to. When he's with Maren he shows more of himself and that makes the walls she's built around her heart to start to crumble.
I also like some of the side characters. Maren's best friend Andy is her opposite, but truly supportive. Her uncle, who's the school soccer coach, is a wonderful character. They lost contact after Jake's death, but he loves her and is proud of her achievements - opposed to her parents.
I had no expectations of this book, I haven't read anything by this author before, but I got a great story of friendship and love! Also some mental health issues, some uneasiness (that art teacher gave me the chills from the beginning!) and some sorrow. In other words, a book with all the feels, and that's the best kind! It also made me want to pick up my digital camera again and go exploring for the perfect little flaws through the camera lens...!
* I received a free copy of the book from BookSirens and I'm giving my honest review. *
I love the characters! Maren is still mourning her brother, more than two years after his death. Her parents always supported Jake in his soccer career, but they consider Maren's choice of photography to be a hobby. The only ones who support her are her best friend Andy and her art teacher. She's vulnerable and not very comfortable in social settings, broken in a way that makes me want to hold her for fear of her shattering.
"The thought of putting myself out there, actually BEING somewhere and participating in something instead of photographing it, makes my throat want to close up."
Vince seems a bit presumptuous to begin with, but soon you realise that it's kind of a game; he acts like everyone expect him to. When he's with Maren he shows more of himself and that makes the walls she's built around her heart to start to crumble.
I also like some of the side characters. Maren's best friend Andy is her opposite, but truly supportive. Her uncle, who's the school soccer coach, is a wonderful character. They lost contact after Jake's death, but he loves her and is proud of her achievements - opposed to her parents.
I had no expectations of this book, I haven't read anything by this author before, but I got a great story of friendship and love! Also some mental health issues, some uneasiness (that art teacher gave me the chills from the beginning!) and some sorrow. In other words, a book with all the feels, and that's the best kind! It also made me want to pick up my digital camera again and go exploring for the perfect little flaws through the camera lens...!
* I received a free copy of the book from BookSirens and I'm giving my honest review. *
June 30, 2021
A girl living in the shadows of her brother’s death finds a fresh start behind the camera lens and love with a guy she yearns to hate. Maren Montgomery’s happy life ended when her brother died. She rediscovers life by taking photographs. All anyone at school can talk about is Vince Novak. He’s a soccer superstar in the making and she loathes him. But he doesn’t seem to get the message. The more she’s around him, the clearer she sees him and his perfect little flaw. As Vince breaks through the walls around her heart, Maren makes the big decision to stop living in the past and steps off the sidelines. Can she bare her flaws to the world, especially those she loves, and go after her passion?
Perfect Little Flaws is, without a doubt, the best book written by Jennifer Ann Shore. The emotional narration hooks the reader from the first page. Maren is suffering from the loss of her brother and doesn’t quite know how to deal. We delve deep into her thoughts which are poignant, heartfelt, and sometimes painful to read. The love of the sport soccer is the main theme throughout this story. Jennifer Ann Shore is a huge soccer fan and her enthusiasm for this sport comes across as the reader reads Perfect Little Flaws. The romance between Maren and Vince is angsty yet I couldn’t stop reading. Maren would have you believe she and Vince are opposites yet by the end of the book, you will think differently. The plot moves at a solid pace with plenty of characters to interact with. For those readers who read The Stillness Before the Start, there’s a crossover character that was such fun to read. I simply adore this YA romance and I think you will too. Another triumph for Jennifer Ann Shore. Highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
Perfect Little Flaws is, without a doubt, the best book written by Jennifer Ann Shore. The emotional narration hooks the reader from the first page. Maren is suffering from the loss of her brother and doesn’t quite know how to deal. We delve deep into her thoughts which are poignant, heartfelt, and sometimes painful to read. The love of the sport soccer is the main theme throughout this story. Jennifer Ann Shore is a huge soccer fan and her enthusiasm for this sport comes across as the reader reads Perfect Little Flaws. The romance between Maren and Vince is angsty yet I couldn’t stop reading. Maren would have you believe she and Vince are opposites yet by the end of the book, you will think differently. The plot moves at a solid pace with plenty of characters to interact with. For those readers who read The Stillness Before the Start, there’s a crossover character that was such fun to read. I simply adore this YA romance and I think you will too. Another triumph for Jennifer Ann Shore. Highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
April 9, 2023
3.75, super cute !!
May 28, 2024
Such a great travel read, I adore Maren and Vince ❤️
July 13, 2024
[3.5] maren took a stop motion of me reading this book and it’s just me kicking my feet
September 6, 2021
Maren is a girl who has not yet overcome the death of her brother, Nereo there she it her parents.
Vince is the new kid, a soccer star just like Maren’s brother, Jake, and Maren wants nothing to do with him.
But as a part of her job as a school photographer is to take pictures of the new star, and as they spend time together, they get to know each other better and discover their little perfect flaws.
For me the best thing about the book is Andy Maren’s best friend. 😁
Vince is the new kid, a soccer star just like Maren’s brother, Jake, and Maren wants nothing to do with him.
But as a part of her job as a school photographer is to take pictures of the new star, and as they spend time together, they get to know each other better and discover their little perfect flaws.
For me the best thing about the book is Andy Maren’s best friend. 😁
August 30, 2021
3.5 - took my time w this book. i always came back to it which is rare since normally after a week i move on. i wish we got to know vince's personally a bit more but overall cute book :)
July 29, 2021
I really liked Vince and Maren relationship. They bring out the positive in each other, I liked how they slowly began liking each other and both of them grew up a lot.
Their life is not easy and I wanted to punch anyone who hurt them.
This book is filled with so many emotions and I love how Maren is still growing and watching her move past the pain and hurt she is going through is beautiful!
My favourite character is Andy!! He is best friends goals!!
Their life is not easy and I wanted to punch anyone who hurt them.
This book is filled with so many emotions and I love how Maren is still growing and watching her move past the pain and hurt she is going through is beautiful!
My favourite character is Andy!! He is best friends goals!!
August 29, 2021
Thank you to BookSirens and the publisher for the arc of Perfect Little Flaws. I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Maren has blocked herself off since the death of her older brother, Jake, two years ago. Now the one person who could replace Jake at her high school has transferred to her school during her senior year.
I enjoyed Perfect Little Flaws. It was an easy read once I sat down to read it and I enjoyed the storyline. I thought that Shore did a good job at portraying grief in this story without that being the main focus. I really enjoyed the majority of the book including the unfriendly start to Maren and Vince's friendship and relationship. I also appreciated that nobody in this book was perfect, as the title suggests everyone has their flaws and they can be perfect despite those flaws.
One thing that I will say is I didn't really think that the teacher/student relationship between Maren and her art teacher wasn't well dealt with. I would have preferred to have a different tension between Maren and Vince for the ending of the novel or for the novel to be a little longer and have the issue dealt with properly not just a vague promise form Maren's art contact to deal with her teacher when his contract is up.
Overall 3.5 stars for me but an enjoyable summer read.
Maren has blocked herself off since the death of her older brother, Jake, two years ago. Now the one person who could replace Jake at her high school has transferred to her school during her senior year.
I enjoyed Perfect Little Flaws. It was an easy read once I sat down to read it and I enjoyed the storyline. I thought that Shore did a good job at portraying grief in this story without that being the main focus. I really enjoyed the majority of the book including the unfriendly start to Maren and Vince's friendship and relationship. I also appreciated that nobody in this book was perfect, as the title suggests everyone has their flaws and they can be perfect despite those flaws.
One thing that I will say is I didn't really think that the teacher/student relationship between Maren and her art teacher wasn't well dealt with. I would have preferred to have a different tension between Maren and Vince for the ending of the novel or for the novel to be a little longer and have the issue dealt with properly not just a vague promise form Maren's art contact to deal with her teacher when his contract is up.
Overall 3.5 stars for me but an enjoyable summer read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 2, 2026
I like this book, I like the romance as well. I thought Vince was going to be like any soccer boy(ignorant). When Vince and Maren first met, I thought Vince was going to act all with his ego and Maren completely wasn't interested in him but she had peaked his interest. I liked how Vince never gave up despite how Maren was rude and didn't even want to be around him. This book covers a death in the family, family issues and some predatory behavior to a minor. This story takes place in high school with the main character Maren who wants to be a photographer, a famous boy by the name Vince moves to her school. Maren is still dealing with her brother, Jake's death and doesn't have a good relationship with her friends. Her bestfriend Andy is gay character who is a supportive friend who helps her through it. First time Maren and Vince see each other are in the school cafeteria while accidently meeting eyes. Since then Vince interest was pure to Maren wanting to know more about her. Vince is perfect in everyone;s eyes, later on Maren finds his "perfect little flaw, a crooked tooth.
August 15, 2021
Incredible book. Might be my new fav in this genre :))
August 1, 2021
it was so cute, i loved vince and maren so much. i really needed to read something like this right now
April 11, 2022
Genre/Tropes: YA, High School, Light
POV: 1st, FMC
Standalone
STEAM LEVEL: 🔥
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Effortlessly. That’s the word that comes to mind when I think of Jennifer’s writing. She so effortlessly portrays emotions and sweet romances that hooks you deeply and refuses to let you go.
Perfect Little Flaws was an absolutely beautiful, innocent romance about a grieving young woman who hides behind her camera and the star soccer player who sees her. Two years after her brother’s death, Maren silently grieves his death by burying herself in photography. She focuses on the flaws around her and hides behind mile high walls around her heart. That is until Vince Novak transfers to her school and tears down those walls with his intense attention.
|| 𝙷𝚎 𝚜𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚜, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜, 𝙸 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚕𝚢 𝚌𝚛𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚎𝚍 𝚕𝚎𝚏𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚠𝚜 𝚘𝚏𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚛𝚘𝚠. 𝙸𝚝’𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚠, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚒𝚖𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗, 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚢 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗. ||
I adored how Vince saw Maren. He sees her outward beauty but he’s most captivated by the sadness in her eyes. He spills his secrets to her and he’s so patient as she slowly opens up to him. Maren goes through a lot but she showed so much inner strength as she navigated the changes she was going through. Vince was an amazing MMC and I was captivated by Maren’s growth.
Maren’s parents were pretty horrible up until the end. I really liked her best friend Andy, and I literally clapped when a certain someone got what was coming to him. And that epilogue made me so incredibly happy. What an absolute GEM of a ya romance!
December 23, 2021
I received a free ARC of this book and am leaving a voluntary and honest review.
I wanted to read Perfect Little Flaws because it sounded (and looks) really good. In reality, it wasn't as good as I hoped, as it read like one of the 2015/16 Wattpad books (better than the 2012 year, though) mixed with a debut novel. It wasn't perfect (haha) but it also wasn't awful.
The premise sounded highly interesting, with the tension between Vince and Maren's late brother's soccer records. Only, there wasn't as much conflict between them as I hoped. Their relationship flatlined through most of the book, with the only changes from the beginning when Maren went out of her way to dislike Vince. In fact, her brother was only mentioned when she passed by his memorial at school or when talking about/to her parents.
Perfect Little Flaws was an easy read that passed quickly with few issues or conflicts. I wish it had stayed closer to the premise and was more of a romance book than what it turned out to be, but I enjoyed reading it.
I wanted to read Perfect Little Flaws because it sounded (and looks) really good. In reality, it wasn't as good as I hoped, as it read like one of the 2015/16 Wattpad books (better than the 2012 year, though) mixed with a debut novel. It wasn't perfect (haha) but it also wasn't awful.
The premise sounded highly interesting, with the tension between Vince and Maren's late brother's soccer records. Only, there wasn't as much conflict between them as I hoped. Their relationship flatlined through most of the book, with the only changes from the beginning when Maren went out of her way to dislike Vince. In fact, her brother was only mentioned when she passed by his memorial at school or when talking about/to her parents.
Perfect Little Flaws was an easy read that passed quickly with few issues or conflicts. I wish it had stayed closer to the premise and was more of a romance book than what it turned out to be, but I enjoyed reading it.
February 15, 2023
Okay, wow.
This book was not at all what I expected it to be. It was beautiful, relatable, fulfilling, and a little cathartic. I think it's exactly what I needed to read at this point in my life.
I relate to Maren so much. I lost my father almost exactly a year ago, and he was my whole world. I know what it's like to have that sad look behind your eyes and to be swept up by someone who makes you happier each and every day. Someone who doesn't back away because of your flaws. And the author got Maren just perfect. Having it from her perspective was exactly right.
The story was a simple one. Maren is dealing with normal teenager things: what her passion is, falling in love for the first time, unsupportive parents, etc. But the perspective and her own experience of going through it was so compelling. I felt as though nothing was happening, but I couldn't stop turning the pages. I was glued from sentence one.
I will say, I tried reading the bonus scene, but it just didn't interest me and I quit.
But everything else about the writing was flawless. I loved it from beginning to end.
This book was not at all what I expected it to be. It was beautiful, relatable, fulfilling, and a little cathartic. I think it's exactly what I needed to read at this point in my life.
I relate to Maren so much. I lost my father almost exactly a year ago, and he was my whole world. I know what it's like to have that sad look behind your eyes and to be swept up by someone who makes you happier each and every day. Someone who doesn't back away because of your flaws. And the author got Maren just perfect. Having it from her perspective was exactly right.
The story was a simple one. Maren is dealing with normal teenager things: what her passion is, falling in love for the first time, unsupportive parents, etc. But the perspective and her own experience of going through it was so compelling. I felt as though nothing was happening, but I couldn't stop turning the pages. I was glued from sentence one.
I will say, I tried reading the bonus scene, but it just didn't interest me and I quit.
But everything else about the writing was flawless. I loved it from beginning to end.
September 27, 2022
Perfect little flaws es una historia juvenil de amor y pérdida, que me ha gustado mucho y me ha sacado muchas sonrisas.
Maren ha vivido siempre rodeada del fútbol, sus padres, su hermano, su tío, incluso ella misma lo adoraba. Pero todo cambia a raíz de la muerte de su hermano en la universidad, Maren se encierra en si misma, dejando a un lado el deporte y enfocándose en su pasión por la fotografía y su mejor amigo Andy. Hasta que Vince, un jugador estrella y nuevo alumno, aparece en su vida y le da un giro de 180º.
Una historia de amor, que va creciendo poco a poco, y en la que sus personajes pasan por varias etapas, la indiferencia/odio, la amistad, el dolor de la pérdida y la superación.
En cuanto a los personajes, Maren es la que más cambia desde el inicio. Al principio, la muerte de su hermano, del que tan unida estaba, le hace buscar la soledad y encerrarse en la fotografía sin importarle lo demás. Tampoco ayuda que para sus padres siempre haya vivido a la sombra de su hermano. Hasta que Vince aparece y le obliga a salir de su cascarón. Lo mismo pasa con Vince, es un chico que siempre quiere agradar a todos, pero Maren sabe que su traslado esconde algo, y a pesar del odio que le tiene al principio, esa curiosidad y la amabilidad de Vince, les atraen hasta ir pasando cada vez más tiempo juntos.
Creo que es un libro que merece la pena y te puedes leer en esos ratos libres de estudio o en el transporte. Yo lo recomiendo.
*Muchas gracias a la autora por la copia avanzada. Esta reseña es honesta y voluntaria.*
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Perfect little flaws is a young adult story of love and loss, which I liked very much and has made me smile a lot.
Maren has always lived surrounded by soccer, her parents, her brother, her uncle, even she herself adored it. But everything changes as a result of the death of her brother in college, Maren withdraws into herself, leaving sports aside and focusing on her passion for photography and her best friend Andy. Until Vince, a star player and new student, appears in her life and turns it 180º.
A love story, which grows little by little, and in which its characters go through various stages, indifference/hatred, friendship, the pain of loss and overcoming.
As for the characters, Maren is the one that changes the most from the beginning. At first, the death of her brother, to whom she was so attached, makes her seek solitude and lock herself in photography without caring about the rest. It also doesn't help that for her parents she has always lived in the shadow of her brother. Until Vince shows up and forces her out of her shell. The same thing happens with Vince, he is a boy who always wants to please everyone, but Maren knows that his transfer hides something, and despite the hatred he has for him at first, that curiosity and Vince's kindness attract both of them to the point of passing more time together.
I think it is a worthwhile book and you can read it in those free moments of study or in transport. I recommend it.
*This is my honest and voluntary review. Thanks so much to the author for this ARC.*
Maren ha vivido siempre rodeada del fútbol, sus padres, su hermano, su tío, incluso ella misma lo adoraba. Pero todo cambia a raíz de la muerte de su hermano en la universidad, Maren se encierra en si misma, dejando a un lado el deporte y enfocándose en su pasión por la fotografía y su mejor amigo Andy. Hasta que Vince, un jugador estrella y nuevo alumno, aparece en su vida y le da un giro de 180º.
Una historia de amor, que va creciendo poco a poco, y en la que sus personajes pasan por varias etapas, la indiferencia/odio, la amistad, el dolor de la pérdida y la superación.
En cuanto a los personajes, Maren es la que más cambia desde el inicio. Al principio, la muerte de su hermano, del que tan unida estaba, le hace buscar la soledad y encerrarse en la fotografía sin importarle lo demás. Tampoco ayuda que para sus padres siempre haya vivido a la sombra de su hermano. Hasta que Vince aparece y le obliga a salir de su cascarón. Lo mismo pasa con Vince, es un chico que siempre quiere agradar a todos, pero Maren sabe que su traslado esconde algo, y a pesar del odio que le tiene al principio, esa curiosidad y la amabilidad de Vince, les atraen hasta ir pasando cada vez más tiempo juntos.
Creo que es un libro que merece la pena y te puedes leer en esos ratos libres de estudio o en el transporte. Yo lo recomiendo.
*Muchas gracias a la autora por la copia avanzada. Esta reseña es honesta y voluntaria.*
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Perfect little flaws is a young adult story of love and loss, which I liked very much and has made me smile a lot.
Maren has always lived surrounded by soccer, her parents, her brother, her uncle, even she herself adored it. But everything changes as a result of the death of her brother in college, Maren withdraws into herself, leaving sports aside and focusing on her passion for photography and her best friend Andy. Until Vince, a star player and new student, appears in her life and turns it 180º.
A love story, which grows little by little, and in which its characters go through various stages, indifference/hatred, friendship, the pain of loss and overcoming.
As for the characters, Maren is the one that changes the most from the beginning. At first, the death of her brother, to whom she was so attached, makes her seek solitude and lock herself in photography without caring about the rest. It also doesn't help that for her parents she has always lived in the shadow of her brother. Until Vince shows up and forces her out of her shell. The same thing happens with Vince, he is a boy who always wants to please everyone, but Maren knows that his transfer hides something, and despite the hatred he has for him at first, that curiosity and Vince's kindness attract both of them to the point of passing more time together.
I think it is a worthwhile book and you can read it in those free moments of study or in transport. I recommend it.
*This is my honest and voluntary review. Thanks so much to the author for this ARC.*
May 23, 2025
”Vince’s eyes lock on mine, and I don’t think he realizes he does it, but he mouths my name like he’s testing the feel of it on his tongue.”
”Because the sight of his perfect little flaw makes my heart pound in my chest.“
”'Hell, I’ve never been so content to be taken off guard or be stared at through the lens of a camera before I met you.'”
”'And, since you’ve been spending more time with him, you seem…' 'Better?' I prompt. 'No.' Andy shakes his head. 'That implies you weren’t good before. You’ve always been good, Maren, great, the best, even. You’ve just been dealing with your demons in your own way.'”
“'It’s my duty to do things in your best interest, like encourage you to open up to some handsome soccer player who looks at you like you’re a trophy or a gold medal or a World Cup, or whatever it is people like him put on a pedestal.'”
i thoroughly enjoyed this sweet sweet story. the cutest couple with such a genuine dynamic!!!
4.5/5 ⭐️ (rounded up)
”Because the sight of his perfect little flaw makes my heart pound in my chest.“
”'Hell, I’ve never been so content to be taken off guard or be stared at through the lens of a camera before I met you.'”
”'And, since you’ve been spending more time with him, you seem…' 'Better?' I prompt. 'No.' Andy shakes his head. 'That implies you weren’t good before. You’ve always been good, Maren, great, the best, even. You’ve just been dealing with your demons in your own way.'”
“'It’s my duty to do things in your best interest, like encourage you to open up to some handsome soccer player who looks at you like you’re a trophy or a gold medal or a World Cup, or whatever it is people like him put on a pedestal.'”
i thoroughly enjoyed this sweet sweet story. the cutest couple with such a genuine dynamic!!!
4.5/5 ⭐️ (rounded up)
July 18, 2021
This was not that painfully cringey of read, but it did fall short. It was enjoyable because of its simplistic elements- typical high school love story and such. This is one of those books I would read if I didn't want to think. It was like watching a cliche high school movie on paper. Ann Shore fell short with the actual writing though; this book felt like a really long English assignment that a sophomore in high school stole from Wattpad to turn in. I'm pretty sure I've seen fanfiction writers write better. The writing, world-building, and story-telling fell so flat that it left me bored. There was no captivating language or rhetoric. This is set in first-person, so most of the characters outside of the main character/narrator followed a trope (gay best friend and/or suffocating parents), but even the main character's monologue was bland. Instead of showing, Ann Shore relied on telling. Instead of describing grief, she took the lazy way out and narrated it as a variation of "a bundle of emotions." Here is handful quotes using the word "emotion": "mixture of emotions swirling, " "too much emotion to process," "rush of emotions," "range of emotions," "tizzy of emotions" (Ann Shore). SEE WHAT I MEAN? It's such a cop-out for what would be an opportunity to flesh out the MC's narration. And, as you can see from my examples, the MC spends 80% of this brooding in a frenzy of angst, but she doesn't even do it well because it's just one large pile of "emotions." I felt sort of bad because I know the MC is grieving a death, but I never saw past anything but her grief.
November 2, 2025
Do I love romance novels? No. But in all honesty I did enjoy reading this book. It had no spice and was overall just a sweet book. Also very short one that helped keep me engaged after finishing a book that was more long. Over all I would say it’s a cute book. But definitely not a must read.
August 7, 2021
(1.5) i may or may not have skimmed the last 50% of this just to get it overwith
August 11, 2021
a little cliché but sweet and enjoyable nevertheless
January 31, 2022
(3.5) is it brilliant american literature? no. will it be taught in schools? no. but it got me cheesing and kicking my feet so who cares!
March 26, 2022
too good!!
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