The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren

THE SOULMATE EQUATION by Christina Lauren is a lighter selection than I normally make, but I couldn’t resist the publisher’s comparisons to titles like JoJo Moyes’ One Plus One and Graeme Simsion’s The Rosie Project.  Lauren’s new book is another LibraryReads selection for May 2021 and seems perfect for her intended audience. GeneticAlly, a brand new DNA-based matchmaking company is at the center of the story; it improbably uses science and numbers to find one’s “soulmate.” Jess Davis, a statistician tries it out on a dare from a friend and is matched at an extremely high level with River Pena, a brusque scientist and one of the company’s founders. Initially reluctant, Jess can’t turn down the company’s offer to pay her to hang out with River and the adventures begin. Overall, THE SOULMATE EQUATION is a fun escape for rom-com fans.