The Matchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli is a total delight to read. It is fast-paced and fun, with characters that are easy to like and to root for. That being said, I did have a few problems with the plot towards the end...some rather messy situations were resolved rather cleanly, but you know? Maybe a happy ending is not the worst thing in the world :)
The Matchmaker’s List follows our heroine, Raina, as she navigates turning 30- ancient by her family’s cultural terms, and well past time for marriage. Raina acquiesces to her grandmother’s request to set her up on a series of blind dates and, well...it doesn’t go great.
There’s more to this story than meets the eye. While the author does a great job keeping things fun, she also touches on what it means to be part of a cultural shift and the burden of youth and expectations on many young people. The book also examines whether it’s better to do things because it’s time or because you’re ready, a struggle I think many people of all ages can relate with.
While the story isn’t perfect, it raises the question of who we are within the context of our family and outside of them, and I enjoyed going on that journey with a little bit of fluff and silliness on the side. This book is a great beach read!
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