A review by fanboyriot
Okay, Cupid by Mason Deaver

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Read For:
Romcom
Meet Cutes
Matchmaking
Found Family
Wholesome Friendships

This gave all the romcom Cupid vibes I was expecting and I loved it.  The queer rep in this book was amazing.

Jude a teenager themself is a cupid, working to bring couples together with their one true match.  However, Jude ends up falling for a human and as a cupid, that is unacceptable.  They move on and get a new mission, being sent to a high school to get two close friends back together, for them to fall back into love, simple right?  Not exactly.

This book was so fun to read.  The meet cutes and how people impact each other's lives no matter how simple or mundane the action is.  I loved the moment Jude realized Huy was trans, it was hilarious and relatable.  The only negative thing to say is that the second to last chapter seemed a bit rushed at the end.  The last chapter brings everything together and leaves on a good note, albeit a bit of an open ending but hinting to a happily ever after.

Overall, this book was super cute and lived up to the hype I had for it.  The characters were written well, the friends that quickly turned into a found family were delightful to read about, and of course, the plot itself was great.

Thank you so much to Scholastic for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review, I am very grateful.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5/5)
Release Date: 02, January 2024
POV: First Person
Spice: 🌶️ PG-13 (sexual jokes, and kissing)
Rep: Nonbinary (MC), Vietnamese-American Transmasc (LI), Vietnamese-American (SC), BIPOC (SCs), Queer Characters 

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